NORWAY

Comparability of qualification levels The EQF descriptors were used in developing the proposal for the NQF for higher education.
Use of learning outcomes in HE & CE LOs are closely connected to NQF, NOKUT will undertake evaluations incorporating learning outcomes. By 2011, NOKUT will have to revise its regulations and further develop its evaluation methods.
National legislation on EQF levels 5-8 Act on Higher Education states that the Ministry of Education and Research may pass a regulation on a NQF for higher education, but the legal basis has so far not been decided upon.
Level of implementation of NQF The referencing report is expected in 2011.
Recognition of prior learning yes
e-Learning implementation 10 EDEN members, 3 EADL members
Openness to virtual mobility WHO usage yes, no barriers reported