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
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
Direction
Mag.a Ingrid Wadsack-Köchl
T +43 1 53120-5925 (Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to
12 a.m. only)
ingrid.wadsack-koechl@bmbwf.gv.at
Area: Austrian-related topics | South Tyrol Center |
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Italy, Vatican | Asia
Team
Mag.a Hannah Aichner
T +43 1 53120-5930 (Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to
12 a.m. only)
hannah.aichner@bmbwf.gv.at
Area: Bosnia and Hercegovina, Croatia, German-speaking Countries, Greece, Hungary
New contact will be available as soon as possible
Please direct inquiries to the other contact persons during the respective times specified.
Area: Portugal, Spain | Arabic-speaking Countries | Central and South America
Carina Gneist, BA
T +43 1 53120-5931 (Monday to Tuesday 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., Thursday to Friday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. only)
carina.gneist@bmbwf.gv.at
Area: Baltic Countries, Benelux, Finland, Turkey | Africa (except Arabic-speaking Countries)
Dr.in Victoria E. Tschiedl
T +43 1 53120-5927 Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to
12 a.m. only)
victoria.tschiedl@bmbwf.gv.at
Area: Western and Northern Europe, Malta, Poland, Romania | Northern America
Oliver Handler
T +43 1 53120-5923 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
8 a.m. to 12 a.m. only)
oliver.handler@bmbwf.gv.at
Apprentice
Mag.a Tatjana Baranowskaja
T +43 1 53120-5929 Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to
12 a.m. only)
tatjana.baranowskaja@bmbwf.gv.at
Area: Bulgaria, GUS Countries (except Russian Federation)
Mag.a Dr.in Afsaneh Gächter
T +43 1 53120-5926 (Wednesday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.,
Thursday to Friday 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. only)
afsaneh.gaechter@bmbwf.gv.at
Area: Iran | Iraq
Mag.a Simone Gruber
simone.gruber@bmbwf.gv.at
T +43 1 53120-5924 (Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to
12 a.m. only)
Area: Russian Federation
Dr.in Theresia Wakounig
T +43 1 53120-5928 (Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to
12 a.m. only)
theresia.wakounig@bmbwf.gv.at
Area: Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia | Australia and Oceania
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.