Division 3.3 - Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualifications

Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualifications

Since the Law to Improve the Assessment and Recognition of Professional Qualifications Acquired Abroad (Recognition Act) has entered into force in 2012, division 3.3 “Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualifications” has been the information and specialist centre for recognition in Germany. The division combines scientific expertise, in-depth knowledge and comprehensive services for skilled workers, employers, counsellors and other key players.

As a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence, the division continuously analyzes, monitors and develops recognition procedures in Germany. The goal: to make it easier for international professionals to work in their own profession and contribute to a sustainable integration and the retention of skilled workers.

Tasks and competencies:

„Anerkennung in Deutschland“ – the information portal of the German government on the recognition of foreign professional qualifications offers in-depth information, entry to the federal online application service and with chatbot Aidy an ai support for international professionals.
Professional recognition in Germany
BIBB Recognition Monitoring – the scientific team offers both quantitative and qualitative analyses on the implementation and impact of the recognition procedures, it advises politics as well as practice in the ongoing optimization of the recognition process.
Recognition monitoring
Inquiries and international Advisory Services – the expert team answers inquiries from politics, science, society and those interested in recognition; it carries out national and international cooperation as well as training courses and acts as the German Advisory Centre according to Art. 57b of the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.