Education, research and languages

The Nordic co-operation on education, research, and languages contributes to building democratic and resilient societies, where values such as science, community, and trust are at the forefront. Get an overview of current priorities, key documents, news, and initiatives.
Nordic Council of Ministers for Education and Research (MR-U)
See whose job it is to ensure that the Nordic Region holds a leading position as a knowledge and skills region.
Co-operation programme
The strategic direction for activities and initiatives 2025–2030
Meetings and minutes
OpenGov gives you an overview of agendas and minutes.

Featured content

Political Priorities 2025–2027

Nordic research co-operation

Nordic language co-operation

News

13.01.26
Nordic Council of Ministers

Nordic survey on media literacy shows more work needed

30.10.25
Nordic Council of Ministers

Young people in Nordic Region gain greater influence – new report paves the way

Nordic Council of Ministers

Johnny Mogensen – new director of NordForsk from 2026

Nordic Council of Ministers

Nordic Region sets out direction for AI – with education and research at the forefront

Nordic Council of Ministers

Integration Through Digitalisation – Case CBDS-Study Project

Nordic Council of Ministers

Nordics to bolster their language community: New declaration on Nordic language policy.

Links

Futureproofing VET

Arctic research

Guide to education in the Nordic Region

Publications

17.06.25

Higher education beyond major urban areas in the Nordics

Publications number:
2025:10
04.06.25

Microcredentials in a Nordic perspective

Publications number:
20.02.25

De skandinaviske sprog i skolen i Norden

Publications number:
2025:501
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Institutions and programmes

Funding opportunities

Nordforsk

Funds Nordic co-operation through research and issues continuous calls for proposals.
Funding opportunities

Nordplus

Funding to strengthen Nordic-Baltic education co-operation through projects, mobility, and networks.

Partners

Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning

Nordic-Sámi research co-operation

Declarations

10/09/24 | Language Declaration
02/11/16 | The Reykjavik Declaration
01/01/70 | Agreement on access to higher education
13/05/19 | The Language Convention
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Contact

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