Recognition of foreign academic and professional qualifications (“Nostrifikation”) – English

Recognition of foreign academic and professional qualifications (“Nostrifikation”) – the fastest way to enter the job market

Recognition of university degrees or diplomas, recognition of professional qualifications, supplementary training, aptitude test, adaptation programme

The recognition of professional qualifications in nursing and social care offers foreign professionals the opportunity to have their qualifications officially validated and use their professional skills in Austria. Especially in times when there is a shortage of skilled labour, this process opens up attractive career prospects. It ensures that your qualifications comply with national standards, which makes it easier for you to enter the job market and offers you the chance to work in the job you were trained for.

Should there be differences between training programmes, these will be compensated by supplementary training or an adaptation course. The specific measures that might be required will be listed in the decision letter that you will receive from Municipal Department 40. Aptitude tests can also be part of the procedure to confirm your knowledge and skills. A successful recognition not only validates your qualifications, but also provides the prospect of stable and long-term jobs in an important professional field. This opportunity opens new ways of professional and personal development and of making a significant contribution to society.

For further information about training programmes and the recognition of foreign degrees or professional qualifications, contact the Bildungsberatungsstelle für Pflege- und Betreuungsberufe (Educational Counselling Centre for Jobs in Nursing and Care). We also offer free counselling in English.