Comments on: Education in Norway: A Guide From Barnehage to University

By: Jane Oldham

Jane Oldham — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:38:23 +0000

On Wikipedia, it says that ‘ Prior to 1994 there were three branches of upper secondary schooling: “General” (language, history, etc.), “mercantile” (accounting, etc.), and “vocational” (electronics, carpentry, etc.) studies. The high school reform of 1994 (“Reform 94”) merged these branches into a single system. Among the goals of the reform was that everybody should have a certain amount of “general studies” large enough to make them eligible for higher education later, meaning more theory in vocational studies, and it should be possible to cross over from one education path to another without losing too much credit. In the old system, two years of carpentry would be wasted if you wanted to switch to general studies, but in the new system you could keep credit for at least half of it.’

Is this still true today?

By: Godwin Ofem

Godwin Ofem — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 05:16:10 +0000

What is the age limit of getting admission into the university in norway

By: Julius

Julius — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:15:24 +0000

Hello David, I am hoping you could give me some advice. Are there courses or schools in Norway, where you can get your GED (General Equivalency Degree) or (equivalent high school degree) certification, in order to enroll in a university or college? I am asking for a friend who dropped out of high school (or upper secondary school) and wants to attend college. They are older and do not want to have to go back to high school. (It would be very awkward to be 22 years old and stuck in classes with 15 and 16 year olds) Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

By: Alireza

Alireza — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 21:22:04 +0000

Thank you for your useful website. I’d like to know about the condition and fees and Insurance of international students children’s in Norway. Thanks in advance.

By: Margarita Comiskey

Margarita Comiskey — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:34:47 +0000

David,
Thank you for your weekly reports on Norway, they are very interesting.
Regarding higher education, which will be the procedure to apply for a master degree in industrial engineering for a student from Colombia?
Thank you!