Higher education

NACE v2.0 Code: P85.4

About higher education

NACE code 85.4 encompasses the higher education industry, which plays a vital role in the development and advancement of societies worldwide. This sector is responsible for providing post-secondary education, including university-level programs, specialized vocational training, and advanced research opportunities. As a key component of the knowledge economy, the higher education industry is instrumental in cultivating skilled professionals, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth.

Production process

The core production techniques in the higher education industry involve the delivery of educational programs and the facilitation of learning. This includes the development and delivery of curriculum, the recruitment and training of qualified faculty, the provision of learning resources and facilities, and the implementation of various teaching methodologies, such as lectures, seminars, tutorials, and hands-on practical sessions. Additionally, the industry is increasingly leveraging digital technologies to enhance the learning experience, including online and distance education platforms.

Production inputs

The higher education industry requires a range of inputs to function effectively. These include highly qualified and experienced teaching staff, state-of-the-art educational facilities and equipment, a diverse range of learning resources (e.g., textbooks, laboratory equipment, digital learning materials), and a robust administrative and support infrastructure. Additionally, the industry relies on the input of students, who bring their own unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations to the educational process.

Production outputs

The primary output of the higher education industry is the provision of advanced knowledge and skills to students, preparing them for successful careers and contributing to the overall development of the workforce. Graduates from higher education institutions may go on to work in a wide range of 84.1 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security, 86.1 Hospital activities, 72.1 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering, and other industries, applying the knowledge and competencies they have acquired.

Revisions to 85.4

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 85.4. The most recent 3 versions of this code (85.4) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 85.4 ( NACE v2.0).

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (85.4).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
853ISIC v4.0Higher education

Family tree for higher education

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/P'>P: EDUCATION</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/P/85'>85: Education</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/P/85/4'>85.4: Higher education</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/P/85/1'>85.1: Pre-primary education</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/P/85/2'>85.2: Primary education</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/P/85/3'>85.3: Secondary education</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/P/85/5'>85.5: Other education</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/P/85/6'>85.6: Educational support activities</a>"]

    C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/P/85/41'>85.41: Post-secondary non-tertiary education</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/P/85/42'>85.42: Tertiary education</a>"]


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