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Company Perspective on Professional Recognition: Results of the IW Study

02.05.2025
On 5 June 2025, the German Economic Institute (IW) will present the results of its new study on the recognition of professional qualifications at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels. The event will bring together stakeholders to discuss the role of professional recognition in addressing skills shortages.
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Swiss study: Jobturbo helps Ukrainian refugees enter employment faster

10.10.2025
A new study confirms that Germany’s Jobturbo initiative is helping refugees—especially from Ukraine—enter the labor market more quickly. Targeted support and more frequent counseling sessions are making a difference. The BQ-Portal is also accelerating the integration process by providing detailed, accessible information on Ukrainian vocational qualifications and supporting the recognition of professional skills.
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Contact points for companies

If you want to accompany the recognition process, you and the applicant can use various offers of information and advice.
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Contact persons

If you as a company would like to support an international candidate or employee in having their foreign qualification recognized, you may use or point them to existing offers of information and advice.
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FAQ

If you have a question regarding BQ-Portal, please check our FAQ (frequently asked questions). If your question is not answered yet, please contact us at projektbuero@bq-portal.de.
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Working and Living in Germany - Recognition for Germany

08.04.2026
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Bundesagentur für Arbeit
 

The International and Specialized Placement (ZAV) is responsible for international services within the Federal Employment Agency (BA) and cooperates with numerous high-level national and international partners. Its work focuses on the immigration of skilled workers from abroad and the placement of specialized professional groups.

The ZAV serves as a central point of contact for questions related to living and working in Germany. Through its information and advisory services, it supports international professionals both before and after their arrival, helping them to integrate quickly and navigate everyday life in Germany.

In addition, the ZAV provides more in-depth guidance, including an assessment of individual labour market opportunities and information on migration-related topics such as visas, recognition of qualifications, and learning German.

The WebTutorial focuses in particular on the recognition of foreign qualifications. The first part provides an overview of living and working in Germany, covering topics such as the labour market, skills shortages, visa requirements, the social security system, as well as application and job search processes, including an introduction to available services.

The second part addresses the recognition of foreign qualification, both academic and non-academi, in greater detail. It outlines the general process and illustrates it using practical case studies.

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Adaptation qualification

With the help of adaptation qualification, the significant differences leading to only partial equivalence can be compensated in cases of non-regulated professions. This section shows the adaptation qualification in greater detail.
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Costs and Funding

How expensive is a recognition procedure? And what financial aid you can get? This section demonstrates the costs of the recognition procedure and the available funding options at federal and state level.