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Types of procedure

There are different procedures for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications and higher education qualifications.

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Recognition procedure

The recognition procedure checks whether a foreign professional qualification is equivalent to the German professional qualification.

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Skills analysis

If necessary documents are missing, a skills analysis may be offered as part of the recognition procedure.

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European Professional Card (EPC)

The European Professional Card (EPC) simplifies recognition for some professions within the EU and EEA.

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Statement of Comparability

The Statement of Comparability is the procedure for assessing foreign higher education qualifications.