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Recognition by professional group 2018

The share of those granted full equivalence varies widely by individual professions and by professional groups. The proportion of applicants who received full equivalence is especially high in the sales sectors. It reaches 82%. The success rate in the informatics, information and communication technology sector is, on the contrary, extremely low.
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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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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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Cooperation partners

The BQ-Portal, the portal “Recognition in Germany” and the database “anabin” are the three central information portals for recognition of foreign professional qualifications.
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Find out who launched the project and who is responsible for implementation and development of the portal.
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Online Seminar on Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualifications in Germany

27.11.2025
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Anerkennung in Deutschland

The online seminar offers essential information on the recognition of a foreign professional qualification in Germany and how to prepare for a successful professional start.

Having your professional qualification recognized is a key step toward successful integration into the labor market and building your career in Germany.

In this 90-minute online seminar, the training team from “Anerkennung in Deutschland” will provide practical, hands-on information about the recognition process — from submitting your application and preparing the required documents to finding available counselling options.

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Recognition by region 2016

The success rate differs depending on the region where the foreign professional qualification was obtained. The success rate for EU member states is the highest.
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