Have you learned an occupation or studied abroad?
Find out how you can have your certificate officially recognized. Go to the Recognition Finder now!
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Michelle MonteuThere are great opportunities for me in Germany
I have the chance to deepen and expand my medical knowledge.
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Susanna KenettiI’ve had official recognition since February!
I’m now looking for part-time position as an optician.
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Ümüt KaratasI wouldn’t have got a job without the recognition
I started work with a new company a week ago. I’m really happy with the job!
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Main Topics
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Doing a top job – including in Germany
“Yeter ki mesleğin olsun”, say the Turks. In other words: “The most important thing is to have an occupation”. And it is even better when your foreign vocational qualification is recognised in Germany! As they say in Polish: “Wykształcenie wszędzie w cenie” – “Training is a top priority everywhere”. The knowledge acquired from training and study is not easily forgotten. Such learning is always retained.
Perhaps you know someone who could benefit from the new Recognition Act? To mark the first anniversary of the Recognition Act, we are making your favourite motif available for you to forward.
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Multilingual flyer
Flyers are currently available in eleven languages
The flyers provide an initial response to the questions: How does the procedure work? What documentation is required? How do vocational qualifications differ?
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Examples from Practice
“Recognition Act” will have been in force for one year on 1 April 2013
Heike Klembt-Kriegel, IHK FOSA Managing director, reports on the experience with the first recognition procedures.
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News & Press
- 03.04.2013 | BMBF-Press release
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Recognition Act Proves Effective
One year after the entry into force of the Recognition Act, Federal Education Minister Johanna Wanka has been reviewing progress: "The law has proved effective. It is estimated that roughly 30,000 applications were filed. In most cases, equivalence of foreign professional qualifications was established and recognition granted. This contributes considerably to securing an adequate supply of skilled labour." › Read more
- 29.03.2013 | BIBB Press release
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Doing a top job – including in Germany
Around one year after the Law for the Recognition of Foreign Professional and Vocational Qualifications entered into force, the overall effect of the information provision made available on the website "Recognition in Germany" is most positive. By mid-March, approximately 360,000 persons had used the “Recognition in Germany” portal. › Read more
Residence and labour market
You should clarify whether you are entitled to migrate to Germany and work here before you initiate a recognition procedure. You find also information on who can assist you in finding a job and learning German.
About us
Our portal provides information on the procedure for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications. If you would like to have a professional qualification recognized in Germany, you can use this portal to find your responsible authority.