Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills

Acronym: Hkdir

General Information

Identification Code: 407815020810-76

Website: http://www.hkdir.no

Entity Form: Government agency

Registration Category: Associations and networks of public authorities

Registration Date: 2/26/2016

Last Update: 2/20/2024

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

Phone:

Indic Phone: 47

Phone Number: 55303800

EU Office

Address: Fortunen 1

Post Code: 5809

City: Bergen

Country: NORWAY

Phone:

Indic Phone: 47

Phone Number: 55303800

Financial Data

Closed Year:

Start Date:

End Date:

Funding Sources:

Public funding

Contributions:

Amount: 0
Currency: €
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Buffer:
0: 104
1: 64
2: 60
3: 246
4: 158
5: 212
6: 182
7: 32
8: 86
9: 90
10: 13
11: 163

Total Budget: 36707750

Grants:

Source: Contribution as Erasmus+ NA office
Amount: 0
Currency: €
_id:
Buffer:
0: 104
1: 64
2: 60
3: 246
4: 158
5: 212
6: 182
7: 32
8: 86
9: 90
10: 13
11: 162