KUNNSKAPSDEPARTEMENTET
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The Directorate for Higher Education and Competence (Direktoratet for høyere utdanning og kompetanse) is a national authority responsible for managing and overseeing tasks related to higher education, higher vocational education, and competence policy in Norway. It supports students, researchers, and institutions by providing funding opportunities, statistical reports, and guidance on education and career development, and it engages with the public through events such as Arendalsuka.