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
- —
This classification is missing content in the selected language, please select another language.
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) 2021-08 - Education (NUS) 2021-02
- ID
- 772
- Owner section
- 360 - Division for education and culture statistics
- Responsible
- Instebø, Daniel
Codes
The correspondence links 182 codes from “Education (NUS) 2021-08” to 5 codes from “Education (NUS) 2021-02”.
| Education (NUS) 2021-08 | Education (NUS) 2021-02 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 316105 | Duodji (traditional Sami handicrafts) level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 316106 | Duodji (traditional Sami handicrafts) level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 316204 | Gold- and silversmith level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 316205 | Gold- and silversmith level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 316508 | Interior and exhibition design level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 316509 | Interior and exhibition design level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 316608 | Sewing and textile crafts level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 316609 | Sewing and textile crafts level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 316918 | Floral designer level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 316919 | Floral designer level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 335908 | Media production level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 335909 | Media production level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 342903 | Sales and tourism level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 342904 | Sales and tourism level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 349908 | Service, safety and administration level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 349909 | Service, safety and administration level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 352206 | Chemical processing and laboratory technician level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 352207 | Chemical processing and laboratory technician level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 354107 | Information technology level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 354108 | Information technology level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 355117 | Refrigeration and ventilation level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 355118 | Refrigeration and ventilation level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 355229 | Blacksmith, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 355230 | Blacksmith, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 355304 | Watchmaker level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 355305 | Watchmaker level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 355306 | Gunsmith level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 355307 | Gunsmith level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 357137 | Concrete work and masonry level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 357138 | Concrete work and masonry level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 357139 | Building contruction and scaffolding level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 357140 | Building contruction and scaffolding level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 357141 | Plumbing level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 357142 | Plumbing level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 357143 | Carpentry level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 357144 | Carpentry level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 358120 | Baker and confectioner level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 358121 | Baker and confectioner level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 358122 | Food Production level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 358123 | Food Production level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 358318 | Boat building level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 358319 | Boat building level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 358320 | Woodworking level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 358321 | Woodworking level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 365906 | Occupational therapist level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 365907 | Occupational therapist level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 373107 | Landscaping level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 373108 | Landscaping level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 379916 | Equestrain and animal husbandry trade level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 379917 | Equestrain and animal husbandry trade level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 381906 | Transport and logistics, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 381907 | Transport and logistics, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 383109 | Hairdressing level 2 (Vg2) | — | No corresponding code |
| 383110 | Hairdressing level 2 (Vg2), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 401120 | Specialization in general studies, individual subjects/sub-courses providing entrance qualifications for higher education, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), first | — | No corresponding code |
| 416111 | Horn, bone and metal duodji, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416112 | Ceramics making, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) and upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 416113 | Leather and fur duodji, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416114 | Textile duodji, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416115 | Wood duodji, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416116 | Weaving and hand-knitting duodji, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416208 | Gilding, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) and upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 416209 | Filigree silversmithing level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416210 | Engraving, level 2 (Vg2) and level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 416211 | Goldsmithing, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416212 | Silversmithing, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416412 | Plastering level 2 (Vg2) and level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 416413 | Profile design, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416504 | Exhibition design level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416505 | Exhibition design level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 416506 | Interior design, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416507 | Interior design, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), basic competence | — | No corresponding code |
| 416613 | Folk costume making, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416614 | Men's tailoring, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416615 | Handweaving, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416616 | Dressmaking, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416617 | Costume making, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416618 | Millinery, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416619 | Knitting, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416906 | Furriery, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 416907 | Taxidermy, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) and upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 416908 | Floral design, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 435901 | Content production level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 435902 | Media design level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 435903 | Media technician level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 442103 | Sales, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 444102 | The travel industry, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 449902 | Service and administration level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 454105 | IT operations level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 454106 | IT developer level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 455145 | Electrical engineering and computer technology level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 455231 | Ship engine mechanic, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | 455231 | Ship engine mechanic, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) |
| 455252 | Blacksmithing, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 455253 | Farrier trades, level 2 (Vg2) and level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 455254 | Vehicle valeting level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 455255 | Technological and industrial production level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 455256 | Locksmith, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 455311 | Watch and clock repairs, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 455312 | Optical and geodetic instrument making, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 455313 | Gunsmithing, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 457137 | Insulation level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 457138 | Bricklaying and tiling level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 457139 | Painter and surface treatment, Vg3 | — | No corresponding code |
| 457140 | Road construction and maintenance worker level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 457141 | Industrial plumbing level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458116 | Nutritional cookery level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458117 | Perishable goods dealer level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458215 | Automotive upholstery level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458216 | Ropemaking, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) and upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 458217 | Saddlery, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458218 | Sailmaking, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) and upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 458219 | Shoemaking, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458331 | Cooperage, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458332 | Lead glass handicrafts, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) and upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 458333 | Glassblowing level 2 (Vg2) and level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 458334 | Handbinding, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) and upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 458335 | Composite boat building, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458336 | Basketmaking, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) and upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 458337 | Upholstering level 2 (Vg2) and level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 458338 | Cabinet making, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458339 | Organ building, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458340 | Wood turning, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458341 | Wooden boat building, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458342 | Woodcarving, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458343 | Plastics worker, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 458902 | Brazing, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) and upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 465903 | Occupational therapy, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 469913 | Institutional cleaning, level 2 (Vg2) and level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 471102 | Aquaculture management level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 473106 | Landscaping, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 479912 | Animal husbandry, level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 481402 | Transport driver, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 481906 | Logistics, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 482501 | Fire prevention, level 2 (Vg2) and level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 482902 | Safety and security services, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 483107 | Hairdressing, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 483108 | Wig-making and stage make-up, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) and upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), special pathway | — | No corresponding code |
| 483304 | Laundry skills, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 483305 | Dry cleaning skills, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 483306 | Waste recovery, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3) | — | No corresponding code |
| 516316 | Post-secondary vocational education, photo project development, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 524203 | Post-secondary vocational education, special education for child care and youth workers in kindergarten, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 524204 | Post-secondary vocational education, special education for child care and youth workers in lower secondary school and upper secondary school, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 537901 | Post-secondary vocational education, law consultant administrative law, one-year | 537901 | Post-secondary vocational education, law consultant administrative law, one-year |
| 537903 | Post-secondary vocational education, law consultant business law, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 537904 | Post-secondary vocational education, law consultant criminal law, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 541168 | Post-secondary vocational education, project implementation in technical manufacturing companies, 10 credits | — | No corresponding code |
| 541169 | Post-secondary vocational education, accounting controller, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 541170 | Post-secondary vocational education, HR-consultant, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 542902 | Post-secondary vocational education, fashion brand communication, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 549916 | Post-secondary vocational education, administrative management | — | No corresponding code |
| 551404 | Post-secondary vocational education, handling of hazardous waste and environmental toxins, half-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 554140 | Post-secondary vocational education, front-end development, two-year | 554140 | Post-secondary vocational education, front-end development, two-year |
| 554148 | Post-secondary vocational education, microsoft azure and microsoft 365, half-year | 554148 | Post-secondary vocational education, microsoft azure and office 365, half-year |
| 554151 | Post-secondary vocational education, backend programming, two-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 554152 | Post-secondary vocational education, data analyst, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 554153 | Post-secondary vocational education, Back-End Development 1, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 554154 | Post-secondary vocational education, AR and VR Development 1, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 554155 | Post-secondary vocational education, AR and VR Development 2, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 554156 | Post-secondary vocational education, Secure Application Development and Deployment, half-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 557139 | Post-secondary vocational education, project-/construction management for skilled workers in the building and construction industry, 10 credits | — | No corresponding code |
| 557140 | Post-secondary vocational education, construction management, half-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 557141 | Post-secondary vocational education, management in the mechanical engineering profession, 1½-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 557910 | Post-secondary vocational education, building protection 2, half-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 559913 | Post-secondary vocational education, Industrial school - Process industry: Module 4 Efficient production and maintenance, 5 credits | — | No corresponding code |
| 561918 | Post-secondary vocational education, hygiene and infection control, half-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 561919 | Post-secondary vocational education, collaboration and coordination in the patient course, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 562119 | Post-secondary vocational education, psychological heath and life mastering for child care and youth workers in kindergarten, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 562120 | Post-secondary vocational education, psychological heath and life mastering for child care and youth workers in lower secondary school and upper secondary schoo | — | No corresponding code |
| 569956 | Post-secondary vocational education, infection control in health services, half-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 569957 | Post-secondary vocational education, health services for vulnerable elderly, one-year (part-time 2 years) | — | No corresponding code |
| 571102 | Post-secondary vocational education, aquaculture operations, one-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 573119 | Post-secondary vocational education, landscape gardener technician, 2-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 573120 | Post-secondary vocational education, green spaces with local surface water disposal (LOD), half-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 573121 | Post-secondary vocational education, plant installations in indoor spaces, 1½-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 581206 | Post-secondary vocational education, airline pilot – airplane, 1½-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 582903 | Post-secondary vocational education, health, environment and safety. Regulations, roles, systematics and HSE economics (HSE education) | — | No corresponding code |
| 582904 | Post-secondary vocational education, health, environment and safety. Regulations, roles, systematics and HSE economics and Working environment factors for the s | — | No corresponding code |
| 615216 | Performer in custom productions, one-year, supplementary education | — | No corresponding code |
| 615308 | Bachelor degree, dance art and choreographic thinking, three-year | 615308 | Bachelor degree, dance art and choreographic thinking, three-year |
| 642224 | Bachelor degree, digital marketing and management, three-year | — | No corresponding code |
| 711905 | Master degree, written culture, two-year | — | No corresponding code |