Central Office for Foreign Education
The Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) is the central authority for the evaluation of foreign qualifications in Germany.
About the ZAB
About the ZAB
Statement of Comparability
Statement of Comparability
Certificate of Equivalence
Certificate of Equivalence
Expert Assessment
Expert Assessment
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anabin
General Information about Recognition
General Information about Recognition
Refugees without evidence of their qualification
Refugees without evidence of their qualification
Education System in Germany
Education System in Germany
Contact us
Contact us
Ukraine – Information About Recognition
Integrating refugees from Ukraine quickly into schools, universities, and workplaces is an important responsibility of Germany’s public authorities. You can find up-to-date information on the recognition of educational qualifications here:
Phone Support
Our phone support is not available for private individuals on Tuesday, 6 June 2023. You can reach us during our regular telephone service hours on all other days.
Processing time of the Statement of Comparability
We are currently experiencing delays in the processing time of the Statement of Comparability.
Skilled Immigration Act
This law makes it easier for qualified professionals from countries outside the EU to move to Germany in order to work.
