The most common field of studies in higher education in Norway in 2023 was subjects related to health, welfare, and sports. 64,000 students were registered in this field of study. The second most popular field of study was business and administration, reaching nearly 61,000 students. Natural sciences, vocational and technical subjects was the third most popular type of study in Norway in 2023.
Number of students in higher education in Norway in 2023, by field of study
Characteristic
Number of students
Health, welfare and sport
64,412
Business and administration
60,909
Natural sciences, vocational and technical subjects
55,384
Education
45,927
Social sciences and law
40,671
Humanities and arts
28,640
Transport and communications, safety and security and other services
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Statistics Norway. (April 5, 2024). Number of students in higher education in Norway in 2023, by field of study [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1123667/number-of-students-in-higher-education-in-norway-by-field-of-study/
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Number of students in higher education in Norway in 2023, by field of study [Graph], Statistics Norway, April 5, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1123667/number-of-students-in-higher-education-in-norway-by-field-of-study/
