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Education from outside of Norway

For those who have an education or qualification from abroad and want to apply for recognition. Read more about our recognition schemes and how to apply and find information about regulated professions.

Updating pages on foreign education

We are updating the pages about the recognition of foreign education. Some of the content may be incomplete.

Voluntary recognition schemes

Recognition of foreign higher education (Bachelor, Master and PhD)

Apply for recognition of education from outside of Norway (foreign education). For example Bachelor, Master or PhD.

Recognition of foreign tertiary vocational education

This is a recognition scheme for individuals who have completed tertiary vocational education, or other vocational training at a level above upper secondary education.

Recognition of foreign vocational education and training

This is a recognition scheme for individuals who have completed vocational education and training at upper secondary school level. This is education that often leads to trade certificates or journeyman's certificates in Norway.

Mandatory recognition schemes

Recognition of teacher qualifications in school

To work as a teacher in a Norwegian school, you must be a qualified teacher. If your teaching qualification is from abroad, you need recognition to obtain a permanent teaching position.

Recognition as head of kindergarten and educational supervisor in kindergarten

To work as head of kindergarten and educational supervisor in kindergarten, you need to have kindergarten teacher’s education or a comparable qualification in early childhood pedagogy and kindergarten management.

Other regulated professions

On this page, you will find an overview of professions regulated by the Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EU). If you wish to work in one of these professions, you need authorisation/recognition of your professional qualifications.

Do you have questions about recognition of foreign education?

Here you can find information about our services, processing times, and documentation requirements.