Approved Education

Recognition of Foreign Education

– in Norway

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Be approved in Norway

If your education is taken outside Norway, you may need to get recognition for your education.

In Norway there are about 170 occupations that are regulated by law, i.e. you need authorization/a license/ approval to pursue the profession in Norway.

This applies if you are a Norwegian citizen and have taken your education abroad, or if you are a citizen of another nation and would like to work in Norway.

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What should I do?

You may apply for general recognition.

Get subject specific recognition of higher education.

Or recognition of a regulated profession.

What if the documentation is incomplete?

We can work around it and prove that you know your skills; everyone will want to see you succeed. You can find the practical information in the main article.

Who would be the right recognition authority?

The main article will provide you with all the information to whom you should apply, how to apply, and gives you the links you need.

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You need to get approval if you are one of the following:

Automation mechanic

Electrician

Cable TV installation contractor

Chiropractor

Dental health secretary

Doctor/General medical practitioner

Health care worker

Fork lift truck operator

Kindergarten manager

Other

Contents of the full article

Recognition of foreign education in Norway.
General recognition
Criteria for general recognition of foreign higher education.
Norwegian accredited degree.
University College candidate degree.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Master’s degree.
Recognition of specific educational programs.
- Postgraduate studies.
- Distance learning and internet-based education.
- Transnational education.
Application process.
Recognition authority.

Apply for general recognition.
Subject specific recognition of higher education.
- Universities.
- Specialised University Colleges.
- University Colleges.
- University Colleges with accredited study programs.
Craft certificates and journeyman’s certificates.
What if I still want an assessment of my foreign professional expertise?
Incomplete documentation.
Master Craftsman.
Regulated professions.
Recognition of regulated professions.
EU/EEA citizens.
Citizens from countries outside the EU/EEA.