Press and public relations

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

Are you a journalist who needs information about the recognition of foreign professional qualifications or studies by the BIBB recognition monitoring? Are you looking for a contact for an interview who has a recognized qualification? Contact us! We will be happy to help.

Mareike Freitag
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Contact for questions relating to the Recognition Act

For political questions, please contact the press division of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) directly:

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News

13.01.2025

Financial support for recognition is being continued

The recognition grant and financial support for training are being continued under new conditions since 1 January 2025.

12.09.2024

Statistics: Highest demand for recognition ever

The Federal Statistical Office has published the recognition figures for 2023. The BIBB Recognition Monitoring Project takes a closer look at figures on federal occupations.

Media

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BIBB, 2024

Recognition fact sheet 2023

Facts and figures providing a clear summary of the recognition of foreign professional qualifications in 2023.

Show fact sheet

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Anerkennung in Deutschland, 2025

Portal fact sheet 2024

The current fact sheet takes stock of the use of the Recognition portal for the entire year 2024.

Show fact sheet

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BIBB, 2024

Briefly explained: Immigration and recognition

Two pages explain what the new Skilled Immigration Act means for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications.

Download sheet

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Anerkennung in Deutschland, 2023

Recognition of foreign professional or vocational qualifications in Germany

The current flyer describes important stages on the way to recognition and lists free sources of information and advice. Now available in 12 languages for viewing and ordering.

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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.

Success stories

Foreign professionals give an account of their personal experience to professional recognition.

Data and reports

Find the most important reports, statistical data and facts on the recognition of foreign professional qualifications and counselling.

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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.