Recognition of qualifications

If you have a school leaving certificate, took exams at an university or finished your studies abroad, you can ensure that these achievements are recognised in Austria. We explain how below.

Information about academic recognition

Do you have a school leaving certificate, did you take exams at a university or finish your studies abroad? It’s a good idea to have these achievements recognised in Austria. Here, you will find general information about the recognition as well as further detailed information.

Responsible for questions about academic recognition: ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA

The National Information Center for Academic Recognition, ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA, is responsible for questions regarding the recognition of higher education qualifications (diplomas/degrees) and academic titles. It is part of the international networks ENIC (European Network of Information Centers - founded by the Council of Europe and UNESCO) and NARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centers - founded by the European Union).

Application

Please address general inquiries directly to: naric@bmbwf.gv.at
Please attach the relevant documents so that we can respond your questions as soon as possible.

Please find answers to frequently asked questions outside our competence on the following websites:

• For information on starting and continuing your studies in Austria, please visit https://studyinaustria.at/en/ 
• Information on professional recognition is available at https://www.berufsanerkennung.at/en/ 
• For information on the use of academic titles, please refer to our recommendation (currently being updated) 
• Applications for the assessment of school qualifications can be submitted on https://www.asbb.at/

Applications only online: www.aais.at

AAIS information (PDF, 89 KB)

ENIC NARIC Austria is not a career advice center.

Information on professional recognition and professions in Austria you will find here: Information on recognition / job market

Your contact persons

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Professional recognition information

https://www.berufsanerkennung.at/en/
Who is responsible for the recognition of my qualifications? Information on further training offers, job descriptions and much more.

Information about the Austrian labor market

Follow the links to get information about the possible professions and their requirements:

https://www.berufslexikon.at/ (only German)
Detailed job descriptions for more than 1.800 professions.

https://www.karrierekompass.at/ (only German)
Career information, offers for training and further education as well as information on starting salaries, labor market trends and much more.

http://www.berufskompass.at/ (only German)
What does everyday life really look like in the individual professions? What do you need to know about the world of work?

https://www.berufsanerkennung.at/en/
Who is responsible for the recognition of my qualifications? Information on further training offers, job descriptions and much more.

Links

• European Network of Information Centres in the European Regions – Website for the European Union’s ENIC and NARIC Networks
• Eurydice – European network for information on education systems and policies