Key features
Qualification: Høyere fagskolegrad (120 – 180 studiepoeng)
Qualification in English: Higher Professional Degree (120 – 180 credits)
Educational level: Post-Secondary Education
NQF level: 5.2
EQF level: 5
ISQF level: 4
Normal length/workload: 2 – 3 years
Work-based learning: In some studies.
Access requirement: To be admitted one must have completed and passed upper secondary education or have an equivalent vocational qualification.
Completed and passed upper secondary education means:
- general study competence
- professional competence through a Trade or Journeyman’s Certificate
- professional competence through three-year vocational training
Access to further studies: If attained Diploma for higher tertiary vocational degrees.
Programmes and mode of education
- Health and early development
- Technical subjects and technology
- Building and construction
- Transport and communication
- Economics and administration
- Art, culture and design
- Agriculture and horticulture
Diploma/Certificate provided
Vitnemål for fagskoleutdanning (Diploma for Higher Vocational Education)
Certificate Supplement
Available upon request.