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The GSU list

The general basis for admission to universities and university colleges in Norway is called Higher Education Entrance Qualification. For applicants with foreign education, the requirements are specified in the GSU-list.
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New Guidelines for Recognition of Foreign Higher Education

Published June 08, 2020

NOKUT has adjusted its guidelines and practices for recognition of foreign higher education. The changes will make the recognition process more flexible and better suited for today’s state of affairs in education.

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The NOKUT Blog

Global cooperation in education ensures safer environments for international students

Published November 25, 2020 by Kristin Vinje.

Although international mobility has been put on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic, NOKUT prepares for a future where more students go abroad for shorter or longer periods of study.

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Sep 22.: Visit NOKUT’s digital chat room

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Sep 23.: Closed for telephone calls – Department of Foreign Education
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