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Universities and University Colleges

Norway currently has 11 universities, 4 university colleges and 6 scientific colleges owned by the the Ministry of Education and Research. Here you will find general information about them. Norway also has a large number of private higher education

Department for Schools and Kindergartens

Director General Kjersti Flåten

Meld. St. 6 (2019–2020) Early intervention and inclusive education in kindergartens, schools and out-of-school-hours care -

The Vocational Education Act

The objective of this Act is to ensure the provision of high quality tertiary vocational education and satisfactory conditions for students of tertiary vocational education.

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NOU 2016: 14 - More to gain

Better learning for students with higher learning potential

Report from the Committee appointed by Royal Decree on 18 September 2015. Submitted to the Ministry of Education and Research on 15 September 2016.

Meld. St. 9 (2016–2017) - Skilled Workers for the Future

Vocational college education

NOU 2014: 5 - MOOCs for Norway

New digital learning methods in higher education

Competency in kindergarten

The professional and personal competencies of its staff are a kindergarten’s most important resource. Staff competencies play an essential role in ensuring that the kindergarten is a good arena for formative development, care, play, learning and for

The Kavli Prize

The Kavli Prize recognises outstanding scientific research and honours highly creative scientists. The prize should also promote public understanding of scientists and their work, and foster international cooperation among scientists.

The Abel Prize

The Abel Prize recognizes pioneering scientific achievements in mathematics. The prize shall also help boost the status of the field of mathematics in society and stimulate children and youth to become interested in mathematics.

Tertiary Vocational Education

Tertiary vocational education provides vocational education founded on upper secondary education or equivalent prior learning and work experience, and comprises the equivalent of at least one-half and no more than two entire academic years.

Research cooperation

Increasingly, research is being carried out in cooperation across national borders, and a growing proportion of resources for research are being distributed in international competitive arenas.

Departments

History – The first Ministry

The Ministry of Education and Research was the first ministry to be established when Norway became an independent state in 1814. The Ministry of Education and Research celebrated 200 years on 28 November 2014.

Admission to studies

The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research determines rules for admission to education.

The Professional Qualifications Act

The purpose of this Act is to allow professionals who are nationals of an EEA State or Switzerland to exercise their profession in Norway under the same conditions as professionals who obtained their professional qualifications in Norway, in

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Meld. St. 18 (2010-2011) - Learning together

NOU 2015: 8 - The School of the Future

Renewal of subjects and competences

Report from the Commission appointed by Royal Decree on 21 June 2013. Submitted to The Ministry of Education and Research on 15 June 2015.