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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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The SFU Magazine
The SFU Magazine is a magazine published by NOKUT in cooperation with the centres. The first edition was launched on 22 October 2014.
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Strengthening educational cooperation with China

Published May 23, 2018

On 18 April 2018, Norway and China signed an agreement on the mutual recognition of qualifications in higher education. The purpose of the agreement is to encourage more, as well as academically relevant, exchange agreements between Norwegian and Chinese universities and university colleges.

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Polish plumbers and wood products carpenters recognised in Norway

Published April 23, 2018

Since the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) has opened for recognition of vocational education and training from abroad in November 2016, it has received over 1000 applications. On top of the list of those who receive recognition are plumbers and wood products carpenters from Poland.

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