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) 2022-10 - Education (NUS) 2022-05

ID
908
Owner section
360 - Division for education and culture statistics
Responsible
Instebø, Daniel

Codes

The correspondence links 39 codes from “Education (NUS) 2022-10” to 7 codes from “Education (NUS) 2022-05”.

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Education (NUS) 2022-10Education (NUS) 2022-05
355119Drone level 2 (Vg2)—No corresponding code
455146Drone technician level 3 (Vg3)—No corresponding code
457123Scaffolding, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3)457123Scaffolding, upper secondary level 3 (Vg3)
457143Building assembly, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) and upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), special pathway—No corresponding code
457144Scaffolding, upper secondary level 2 (Vg2) and upper secondary level 3 (Vg3), special pathway—No corresponding code
516305Post-secondary vocational education, photography, two-year516305Post-secondary vocational education, photography, two-year
543110Post-secondary vocational education, paralegal, half-year—No corresponding code
551403Post-secondary vocational education, sustainability consultant - sustainable operation, one-year551403Post-secondary vocational education, sustainable operation, one-year
551405Post-secondary vocational education, green logistics in value and the supply chain—No corresponding code
554160Post-secondary vocational education, virtual tools, half-year—No corresponding code
554161Post-secondary vocational education, communication in the hairdressing and skin care profession, 10 credits—No corresponding code
554162Post-secondary vocational education, chemistry for hairdressing, 10 credits—No corresponding code
554163Post-secondary vocational education, management, economics and marketing for hairdressers, 10 credits—No corresponding code
555138Technical vocational school, automation, two-year—No corresponding code
555907Post-secondary vocational education, ex - electrical installations in hazardous areas, 10 credits—No corresponding code
557144Post-secondary vocational education, project management in the mechanical engineering profession, half-year—No corresponding code
557145Post-secondary vocational education, project management in the building and construction profession, half-year—No corresponding code
557146Post-secondary vocational education, basic practical management education for the building and construction industry, half-year—No corresponding code
558307Post-secondary vocational education, digital production, two-year—No corresponding code
559914Post-secondary vocational education, Introduction to change competence and lean, 5 credits—No corresponding code
561921Post-secondary vocational education, clinical assessment competence, one-year—No corresponding code
561922Post-secondary vocational education, safe handling of challenging situations in the health and care sector, half-year—No corresponding code
561923Post-secondary vocational education, collaboration in health and care services, half-year—No corresponding code
561924Post-secondary vocational education, acutely ill - clinical observational competence and action readiness, one-year—No corresponding code
562123Post-secondary vocational education, quality work in the after school club, one-year—No corresponding code
568904Post-secondary vocational education, Nature and culture guide, two-year568904Post-secondary vocational education, Nature and culture guide. two-year-old
568905Post-secondary vocational education, Outdoor guide Mountain sports, two-year—No corresponding code
569940Post-secondary vocational education, sterile supplies and infection control in health services, one-year569940Post-secondary vocational education, special cleaning and sterile supplies in health services, one-year
569965Post-secondary vocational education, guidance in practice, half-year—No corresponding code
569966Post-secondary vocational education, further education in breastfeeding guidance, 20 credits—No corresponding code
569967Post-secondary vocational education, health technology, half-year—No corresponding code
569968Post-secondary vocational education, pathology and medicines for health professionals working with the elderly patient in municipal health and care services, on—No corresponding code
569969Post-secondary vocational education, management, operation and development of orthopedic technical workshops, two-year—No corresponding code
571903Post-secondary vocational education, management in aquaculture operations, one-year, EXPIRED CODE, SEE NEW571903Post-secondary vocational education, management in aquaculture operations, one-year
582101Post-secondary vocational education, minesweeper operator, two-year—No corresponding code
582502Post-secondary vocational education, fire, rescue and public safety, two-year—No corresponding code
716108Master of Arts in Design, two-year—No corresponding code
737910Master of Laws (LL.M.) Programme in EU and EEA Law—No corresponding code
741154Master, Sustainability Management, toårig741154Master in Sustainability Management (MBA), 1½-årig