Like most other countries, Norway has various types of recognition that enable foreign qualifications to be utilized in the Norwegian society. Where you apply for recognition depends on the type of education you have, and what the recognition is intended for.
We distinguish between academic and professional recognition. Professional recognition or authorization is required to practice a regulated profession.
Professional recognition/authorization
Decided on a case-by-case basis by a licensing authority.
Academic recognition
- Concerns assessment of foreign education in relation to Norwegian higher education
We differentiate between general and subject-specific recognition.
NOKUT is responsible for general recognition.
Subject specific recognition
- Entails recognition of foreign education in relation to specific subjects and degrees at an institution.
- Each institution decides whether the foreign education meets the specific requirements for scope and depth of the subject or the degree.