Students in higher education, 1 October 2010

38 per cent of the Norwegian-born to immigrant parents within the age group 19-24 participated in tertiary education in autumn 2010. 16 per cent of the immigrants in this age group participated. Among Norwegian-born to immigrant parents within the age group 25-29, 18 per cent participated in tertiary education. The proportion of the total population was 15 per cent. Nine per cent of the immigrants participated. The reason for low attendance by immigrants may stem from earlier in the education process, where few immigrants start upper secondary education and many drop out. The basis for recruitment to tertiary education is consequently smaller.

Majority of female students

The proportion of female students within the age group 19-34 is higher than the male proportion, both among immigrants, Norwegian-born to immigrant parents and the total population. For the total population, 22 per cent were female and 15 per cent were male students. The corresponding numbers for Norwegian-born to immigrant parents were 31 and 25 per cent respectively. Among the immigrants, 10 per cent were female and 8 per cent were male students.

Steady increase in number of students

A total of 241 300 students in Norway and Norwegian students abroad were registered in tertiary education in autumn 2010; an increase of just 3 per cent compared to the previous year.

UK and Denmark are popular study locations

Approximately 13 500 Norwegians were studying at tertiary institutions abroad during the 2010 autumn semester; an increase of 1 200 students compared to the previous year. The United Kingdom and Denmark are the most popular study locations with 3 400 and 2 400 students respectively.

Tables:

• Table 1 Students in tertiary education in Norway and Norwegian students abroad, by gender, type of college and educational institution. 1 October 2000, 2009 and 2010
• Table 2 Students in tertiary education in Norway and Norwegian students abroad, by gender, age and type of college. 1 October 2010. Absolute figures and per cent. 1 October 2010
• Table 3 Students in tertiary education in Norway and Norwegian students abroad, by gender and field of education. 1 October 2000, 2009 og 2010
• Table 4 Students in Norway and Norwegian students abroad, by county of residence at the age of 16. 1 October 2000 and 2010. Percentage women
• Table 5 Norwegian students in tertiary education abroad, by gender and countries of destination. 1 October 2000, 2009 and 2010
• Table 6 Students in tertiary education in per cent of registered cohort, by immigration category, selected age groups and region. 1 October 2010
• Table 7 Students in tertiary education in per cent of registered cohort, by immigration category, gender and age. 1 October 2010
• Table 8 New students, by gender and age. 2000, 2009 and 2010
• Table 9 Students in tertiary education in per cent of registered cohort, by age group, gender and parents' educational attainment level. 1992, 2002 and 2010