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
Education (NUS) 2017-08 - Education (NUS) 2016-11
- ID
- 281
- Owner section
- 360 - Division for education and culture statistics
- Responsible
- Instebø, Daniel
Codes
The correspondence links 127 codes from “Education (NUS) 2017-08” to 27 codes from “Education (NUS) 2016-11”.
| Education (NUS) 2017-08 | Education (NUS) 2016-11 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 301120 | Specialization in general studies, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | 301120 | Specialization in general studies, basic competence |
| 301121 | Arts, crafts and design, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 301122 | Natural science and mathematics, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 301123 | Languages, social sciences and economics, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 315104 | Music, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 315203 | Drama, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 315904 | Music, dance and drama, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | 315904 | Music, dance and drama, basic competence |
| 316505 | Interior and display design, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 316607 | Design and textiles, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 316911 | Design, arts and crafts, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | 316911 | Design, arts and crafts, basic competence |
| 316914 | Art, design and architecture, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 316915 | Floral designer, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 335105 | Media and communication, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence (vocational) | 335105 | Media and communication, basic competence (vocational) |
| 335108 | Media and communication, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence (general studies) | — | No corresponding code |
| 335109 | Media and communication, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence (vocational) | — | No corresponding code |
| 335906 | Media production, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 349906 | Service and transport, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | 349906 | Service and transport, basic competence |
| 349907 | Sales, service and security, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 354104 | ICT service, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 355113 | Electricity and electronics, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | 355113 | Electricity and electronics, basic competence |
| 355114 | Computers and electronics, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 355115 | Electrical power, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 355116 | Automation, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 355225 | Machinery, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 355226 | Car damage, paintwork and bodywork, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 355227 | Motor vehicles, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 355228 | Industrial technology, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 355903 | Technical and industrial production, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | 355903 | Technical and industrial production, basic competence |
| 357131 | Building and construction, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | 357131 | Building and construction, basic competence |
| 357132 | Construction, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 357133 | Construction techniques, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 357134 | Climate, energy and environment work, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 357135 | Surface treatment work, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 357136 | Woodworking, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 358117 | Restaurant and food processing, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | 358117 | Restaurant and food processing, basic competence |
| 358118 | Cookery and waiting, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 358119 | Food and beverages, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 358316 | Design and woodworking, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 358317 | Plastics and composite, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 361904 | Health work, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 362103 | Child care and youth work, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 365905 | Occupational therapist, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 368105 | Sports and physical education, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | 368105 | Sports and physical education, basic competence |
| 368106 | Sports and physical education, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 369914 | Healthcare, childhood and youth development, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | 369914 | Healthcare, childhood and youth development, basic competence |
| 369915 | Health service, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 373106 | Landscaper and sports facilities operator, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 374104 | Forestry, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 379913 | Agriculture, fishing and forestry, upper secondary level 1 (Vg1), basic competence | 379913 | Agriculture, fishing and forestry, basic competence |
| 379914 | Equestrian and farrier activities, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 379915 | Agriculture and horticulture, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 381905 | Transport and logistics, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 383107 | Hairdressing, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 401116 | Supplementary programme for general university admissions certification (all vocational education programmes), upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 401117 | Arts, crafts and design, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 401118 | Natural science and mathematics, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 401119 | Languages, social sciences and economics, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 415108 | Music, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 415203 | Drama, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 415304 | Dance, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 416503 | Interior design, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 435103 | Media and communication, upper secondary level 3, basic competence (Vg3) (general studies, old structure) | — | No corresponding code |
| 453101 | Preparatory course in mathematics for primary and lower secondary teacher education | — | No corresponding code |
| 454103 | ICT service developer, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 454104 | ICT operation technician, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 455142 | Computer electronics, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 455143 | Maritime electrical engineering, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 455144 | Maritime electrical engineering, upper secondary level 4 (Vg4) | — | No corresponding code |
| 455250 | Construction and production machinery mechanics, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 466303 | Pharmacy skills, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 468102 | Sports and physical education, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 469912 | Medical secretary, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 479910 | Agriculture, fishing and forestry (general studies), upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 479911 | Agriculture, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 516411 | Post-secondary vocational education, 3D and animation, two-year | 516411 | Post-secondary vocational education, motion design and 3D animation, two-year |
| 516503 | Post-secondary vocational education, interior design, two-year | 516503 | Post-secondary vocational education, interior design consultant, two-year |
| 542217 | Post-secondary vocational education, digital marketing, one-year | 542217 | Post-secondary vocational education, web marketing, one-year |
| 555130 | Post-secondary vocational education, bioenergy, two-year | 555130 | Post-secondary vocational education, electro, specialization in bioenergy, two-year |
| 555229 | Post-secondary vocational education, hydraulics, two-year | 555229 | Post-secondary vocational education, technical and industrial production – specialization in hydraulics, two-year |
| 557905 | Post-secondary vocational education, building protection, half-year | 557905 | Post-secondary vocational education, introduction to building protection, half-year |
| 558106 | Post-secondary vocational education, food engineering, two-year | 558106 | Post-secondary vocational education, food engineering, two-year |
| 558412 | Post-secondary vocational education, oil and gas processing, two-year | 558412 | Post-secondary vocational education, petroleum production, two-year |
| 561909 | Post-secondary vocational education, everyday mastering, half-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 569934 | Post-secondary vocational education, chronic diseases, one-year | 569934 | Post-secondary vocational education, chronic diseases with adults and older people, one-year |
| 569949 | Post-secondary vocational education, logistics and service in health services, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 573110 | Post-secondary vocational education, arborist, one-year | 573110 | Post-secondary vocational education, arborist, one-year |
| 573111 | Post-secondary vocational education, landscape gardener technician, 1½-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 579917 | Post-secondary vocational education, milk production and production management, one-year | 579917 | Post-secondary vocational education, milk production and production management, one-year |
| 581903 | Post-secondary vocational education, logistics, two-year | 581903 | Post-secondary vocational education, logistics and transport, two-year |
| 615215 | Bachelor degree, scriptwriting, three-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 621108 | Bachelor degree, Rudolf Steiner University College, kindergarten teacher education, three-year | 621108 | Bachelor degree, Rudolf Steiner College, kindergarten teacher education, three-year |
| 622110 | Bachelor degree, Rudolf Steiner University College, teacher training, three-year | 622110 | Bachelor degree, Rudolf Steiner College, teacher training, three-year |
| 625210 | Spanish, supplementary education for teachers | — | No corresponding code |
| 625211 | Norwegian sign language, supplementary education for teachers | — | No corresponding code |
| 625310 | Reading and writing as basic skills, supplementary education for teachers | — | No corresponding code |
| 641164 | Bachelor degree, facility management, three-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 657111 | Bachelor degree, sustainable building production, three-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 659934 | Bachelor degree, engineering, drone technology, three-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 664901 | Supplementary education, dental care and health promotion work | — | No corresponding code |
| 669968 | Supplementary education for the health and social services sector, ultrasound | — | No corresponding code |
| 669969 | Supplementary education for radiographers, interpretation and description of skeleton x-ray pictures | — | No corresponding code |
| 721107 | Master degree, early childhood education: childhood in a changing society, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 722108 | Master degree, primary and lower secondary teacher education, year 1-7, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 722109 | Master degree, primary and lower secondary teacher education, year 5-10, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 723112 | Master degree, didactics – arts education, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 723113 | Master degree, upper secondary teacher training, history or comparative religion, five-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 731919 | Master degree, organization and management, 1½-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 735120 | Master degree, media practices, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 736902 | Master degree, psychological subjects, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 741150 | Master degree, human resources management, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 751513 | Master degree, aquaculture and seafood, five-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 751514 | Master degree, biology and aquaculture, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 755114 | Master of Science, electrical power engineering, two-year | 755114 | Master of Science, electric power engineering, two-year |
| 758105 | Master degree, food and technology, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 759935 | Master degree, sustainable manufacturing, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 765102 | Master degree, occupational therapy, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 765901 | Master degree, relation treatment, 1½-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 769944 | Master degree, psychological health work and intoxication work, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 781304 | Master degree, maritime operations, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 782302 | Master degree, investigation, 1½ -year | — | No corresponding code |
| 851405 | Ph.d. degree, nature management | — | No corresponding code |
| 851406 | Ph.d. degree, environmental sciences | — | No corresponding code |
| 851906 | Ph.d. degree, biosciences | — | No corresponding code |
| 857204 | Dr.philos. degree, architecture | — | No corresponding code |
| 859910 | Ph.d. degree, science and technology | — | No corresponding code |
| 879905 | Ph.d. degree, animal and aquacultural sciences | — | No corresponding code |
| 881301 | Ph.d. degree, nautical operations | — | No corresponding code |