Most jobs do not require Norwegian qualifications. International education and work experience are usually recognized and even preferred in some fields.

Some professions, however, do require authorization before you can start practicing in Norway. Typical professions in this category are doctors, nurses and lawyers. You can find a complete list of regulated professions here.

Even if your particular profession doe not require authorization, it may be useful to see how your qualifications align with the Norwegian educational system. Having recognition of your qualifications may help you land a job faster and put you in a stronger position for salary negotiations. You can also use the recognition when applying for further education in Norway.

See NOKUT regarding accreditations and evaluations. The Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills offers two different types of recognition of education: automatic and ordinary. You can obtain automatic recognition of education in certain degrees from selected countries without having to submit an application. If you are not eligible for the automatic recognition, you can apply for the ordinary recognition, which takes about 6-8 months processing time.