General recognition

NOKUT approves foreign higher education. This approval is a general recognition that shows how the foreign education is comparable to Norwegian higher education.

NOKUT also has an information centre (INVIA) that provides information on other schemes for authentication and authorization based on foreign education.

In addition, we are the national ENIC/NARIC office and can provide advice to Norwegian institutions, employers and others who need information on foreign education.


If you wish to apply for general recognition or need information concerning foreign education, choose one of the target groups below:

  • Applicant

    You have a foreign higher education and want to apply for general recognition
  • Student

    You want to continue your studies in Norway or study abroad
  • Employer

    You want to employ persons with foreign qualifications
General recognition

Contact information


The Department of Foreign Education


Phone:

+ 47 21 02 18 60  

Telephone lines open:
Monday to Thursday 12:00–15:00

Visiting address:
Kronprinsens gate 9, 4th floor 
See map

Visiting hours:
Monday and Thursday 10:00–15:00

Email:
utland@nokut.no