gradenavn

Gradenavn refers to the official name given to an academic degree as it appears on diplomas, transcripts and certificates. It identifies the level of study and, often, the field of specialization. Degree names are defined by national education authorities and by individual institutions, and they can vary across countries and languages. In practice, graduates may receive degrees such as bachelorgrad, mastergrad or doktorgrad, and the designation can include the subject area (for example, Bachelor i informatikk or Master i psykologi in Norwegian, or Bachelor of Arts in History in English). Some degrees also use international abbreviations, such as BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PhD, or professional degrees like MD, JD, MBA, depending on the country and professional accreditation.

Because degree names are used for recognition in higher education and in the job market, accurate representation on transcripts and CVs is important. When studying or working abroad, degree names are often translated or described using an official equivalence framework to facilitate comparison, while preserving the original terms for archival purposes. Universities may also offer dual or integrated degrees with longer titles whose gradename reflects both levels, such as combined bachelor-master programs.

In international contexts, the degree name is often related to a grading or qualification framework. Understanding the exact gradename requires consulting the issuing institution’s statutes or the national educational framework. Degree names thus function as the primary label for the level and focus of higher education, shaping both credential recognition and academic mobility.