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Recognition of qualifications (Anerkennung)
German: Anerkennung
Reviewed by Sajid ur Rehman— MSc Physics candidate, University of MünsterLast updated 20 July 2026
Anerkennung is the formal process of having a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent to a German one. It matters most for regulated professions — nursing, medicine, teaching — where you cannot work until your qualification is recognised. The official portal is anerkennung-in-deutschland.de.
Why it matters for applicants from Pakistan, India & Bangladesh
If you already hold a nursing or trade qualification, Anerkennung can shorten your path — but the requirements are strict and language-dependent, so plan early.
Sources
- Recognition of foreign qualifications (Anerkennung) — German Federal Government — anerkennung-in-deutschland.de (official)
- Make it in Germany — official government portal — German Federal Government (BMAS / BMWK) (official)
Figures are checked against these sources and reviewed each application intake. Last verified: 2026-07-20. Always confirm the current rule for your case with the official source before you act.