Statistics Norway

Throughput of students in tertiary education

5 Completion of selected undergraduate courses in the 2006/2007 study year. Number of years since the student was first registered in tertiary education, relative to normal study duration of the completed course1. Absolute figures and per cent
Type of institution Absolute figures Per cent
Total Completed in normal
study duration
Completed in longer
than normal study duration
Total Completed in normal
study duration
Completed in longer
than normal study duration
Total2 9 980 3 905 6 075  100.0 39.1 60.9
Universities and specialised university colleges 3 841 1 147 2 694  100.0 29.9 70.1
State university colleges 4 235 1 961 2 274  100.0 46.3 53.7
Private university colleges 1 904  797 1 107  100.0 41.9 58.1
1  Expected timeframe is calculated from when the student was registered in tertiary education for the first time. Reasons for not completing within the expected timeframe may include studying parttime, deferring of studies, change in degree or completion of another tertiary degree first.
2  Includes 3 and 4 year degrees that can be taken at all types of institution: Bachelor of Social Science; Business and Economics degree; Bachelor degree, humanities/arts; Bachelor degree, social sciences/legal studies; Bachelor degree, business/administration; Bachelor degree, natural sciences/vocational and technical subjects; Bachelor degree, health/welfare/sport; Bachelor degree, primary industries.

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