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IW Study: Companies use recognition of foreign professional qualifications as a sign of appreciation and employee retention

04.03.2025
The recognition of foreign professional qualifications is essential for securing skilled workers in Germany. The study conducted by the German Economic Institute on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on the recognition of foreign professional qualifications from a company perspective shows that companies see potential in the recognition of foreign qualifications, but demand simpler, faster and digitally supported procedures.
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Extended country profile of Ukraine with information on professional degrees

15.05.2023
The extended country profile of Ukraine includes information on the economy and society in the country, on the most important features of the vocational education and training system, and on immigration to and integration in Germany.
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Länderflagge Kasachstan
Kasachstan
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Tourismusfachfrau/mann
Agent de turism - ghid (Certificat de competențe profesionale)
Gültigkeit: 29.08.2007 bis 30.08.2007
Rumänien Länderflagge
Rumänien
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Fachfrau/mann in der Gastronomie (Niveau 3)
Tehnician în gastronomie (Certificat de calificare profesională - Nivel 3)
Gültigkeit: 30.01.2006 bis 31.01.2006
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Recognition statistics 2023

In this section the BQ-Portal provides an overview of applications for professional recognition. Full equivalence is the most common outcome of the equivalence reviews in 2023.
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Companies & recognition

You have received a job application with a professional qualification obtained abroad but you do not know whether it is appropriate or sufficient. Or: You already have employees with foreign professional qualifications and are wondering whether you could place them in a position better suited to their qualifications - and thus make optimal use of your available human resources.
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Recognition by region 2013

The success rate of recognition procedures in Germany differs depending on the region where the foreign professional qualification was obtained. It tends to be higher in the regions geographically and culturally close to Germany.
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Recognition by region 2014

The success rate of recognition procedures in Germany differs depending on the region where the foreign professional qualification was obtained. It tends to be higher in the regions geographically and culturally close to Germany.
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