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We answer your questions about the recognition of foreign professional qualifications.

The information portal ‘Recognition in Germany’ is published and maintained by the ‘Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualifications’ department at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB). The department will be pleased to answer your questions about professional recognition, studies conducted by our BIBB Recognition Monitoring or put you in touch with someone who has a recognised qualification. Please contact us!

Mareike Freitag
Team Leader Communication and Marketing
presse_anerkennung@bibb.de

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Statistical data

The BIBB Recognition Monitoring evaluates the federal statistics on recognition on an annual basis. The fact sheet presents the facts and figures in a concise and clear manner.

Order information material online

You can now order free information material on professional recognition online! All items that can be ordered, such as flyers, brochures and stickers, can be found in our media centre.

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FAQ

Here you can find the answers to frequently asked questions about the recognition of foreign professional qualifications in Germany and on other subjects.

Advantages of recognition

Official recognition is necessary for some professions. But even if recognition is not required, it may still bring advantages for your future in Germany.