Classification of education (NUS)

The Norwegian Standard Classification of Education (NUS2000) is used for grouping peoples education activities and education background. The standard is used in Statistic Norway's education statistics, and in other statistics where education is included as an variable. In addition to this, the standard is used in external research and of companies in their personal administrative systems. More informaton: http://www.ssb.no/en/utdanning/norwegian-standard-classification-of-education

Education (NUS) 2026-07

Valid from
1.7.2026
Valid to
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The Norwegian Standard Classification of Education is a 6-digit code system that classifies educational activities by level and field. The classification has the following structure: 1st digit: Level, 2nd digit: Broad field of education, 2nd - 3rd digits: Narrow field of education, 2nd - 4th digits: Detailed field of education, 1st - 6th digits: Individual educational programme. The 1st and 2nd digits can be used for independent classifications while the 2nd - 3rd, 2nd - 4th and 1st - 6th digits in combination can be used as specific classifications in coding educational activities and in the production of official education statistics. More information: http://www.ssb.no/en/utdanning/norwegian-standard-classification-of-education

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Education (NUS) 2025-09 - Education (NUS) 2025-06

ID
2779
Owner section
360 - Division for education and culture statistics
Responsible
Instebø, Daniel

Codes

The correspondence links 12 codes from “Education (NUS) 2025-09” to 0 codes from “Education (NUS) 2025-06”.

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Education (NUS) 2025-09Education (NUS) 2025-06
561934Post-secondary vocational education, interdisciplinary health technology—No corresponding code
561935Post-secondary vocational education,interdisciplinary welfare technology—No corresponding code
641168Bachelor degree, economics and finance, three-year—No corresponding code
661137Further education in nursing, maternity care—No corresponding code
669974Health economics and administration, lower level—No corresponding code
681312Bachelor degree, nautical studies with integrated practice, four-year—No corresponding code
682103Bachelor degree, military studies with a focus on naval leadership and navigation, four-year—No corresponding code
714230Master degree, priest, experience-based, two-year—No corresponding code
731125Master degree, organization and management, two-year—No corresponding code
737911The suitability test for individuals with foreign legal education—No corresponding code
759939Master degree, technology management and digital transformation, 1.5 years—No corresponding code
782102Master degree, military studies, 1.5-year—No corresponding code