Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills
Acronym: Hkdir
General Information
Identification Code: 407815020810-76
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Entity Form: Government agency
Registration Category: Associations and networks of public authorities
Registration Date: 2/26/2016
Last Update: 2/20/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0
Mission & Interests
Goals: The Directorate for Higher Education and Skills is the executive agency for the Ministry of Education and Research within the higher education and higher vocational education sectors and is responsible for the national skills policy. We advise the Ministry, we implement national policies, and we coordinate incentive schemes and management instruments.
The directorate shall contribute to enhance the quality of education and skills, strengthen international collaboration, and be a driving force for the digital restructuring of Norwegian universities and university colleges. We strive to enhance knowledge and skills in the population, make lifelong high-quality education and learning accessible to all and ensure that the world of work has access to a competent work force.
Hkdir is national agency for Erasmus+, responsible for all educational levels and sports.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Education and training
- Employment and social affairs
- International co-operation and development
- Research and innovation
Levels of Interest:
- national
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: Erasmus+ programme. Education and skills policies and programmes. Innovation, research and entrepreneurship. Transformation agenda for higher education.
Communication Activities: Erasmus+ implementation and promotion activities
European networks for skills and education (Eurydice, EPALE, Etwinning...)
International education programmes (national Level)
EEA Grant Cooperation in education
Quality in education, education, skills and training policies.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Fortunen 1
Post Code: 5809
City: Bergen
Country: NORWAY
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EU Office
Address: Fortunen 1
Post Code: 5809
City: Bergen
Country: NORWAY
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Financial Data
New Organisation: false
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Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 4
Members50 Percent: 4
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 9
Members F T E: 4
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: ACA - Academic Cooperation Association
Organisation Members: ACA - Academic Cooperation Association