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International Standard Classification of Education: Fields of Education and Training 2013
122 codes across 11 top-level sections. Click any sector below to see its full definition, subcategories, and crosswalks to other classification systems.
Version: 2013Source date: 2025-01-15
Top-level sections
- 00Generic programmes and qualifications
Generic programmes and qualifications are those providing fundamental and personal skills education which cover a broad range of subjects and do not emphasise or specialise in a particular broad or narrow field. This broad field should not be used as a residual category. Programmes and qualifications with a specific subject emphasis should be classified in broad fields 01 to 10. In particular, education at the tertiary level should only by way of exception be classified here.
- 01Education science
- 02Arts and humanities
- 03Social sciences, journalism and information
- 04Business, administration and law
- 05Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
- 06Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
- 07Engineering, manufacturing and construction
- 08Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
- 09Health and welfare
- 10Services
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