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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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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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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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Syria tops list of applications for recognition for foreign higher education

Published January 08, 2018

NOKUT received a total of 8613 applications for recognition of foreign higher education in 2017, an increase of 12 per cent from 2016. The top three countries were Syria, Poland and the United Kingdom.

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