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Recognition of foreign educational qualifications

  1. Recognition of a university degree
  2. Recognition of foreign professional training

If you would like to work as a skilled worker in Germany and already have a foreign university degree or foreign professional training, you will need formal recognition of your qualification.

The procedure differs depending on whether you have an academic degree or professional training.

You will find the relevant information for your case on the following pages:


08.04.2024 Article

Recognition of a university degree

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, you must have it recognized. As soon as you have the letter of recognition, you can apply for a visa as a skilled worker.

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04.04.2024 Article

Recognition of foreign professional training

If you have completed professional training abroad, you will need to go through a recongition procedure. As soon as you have the notice of recognition, you can apply for a visa as a skilled worker.

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