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Get a foreign qualification recognised

Official name: Clarify a foreign qualification

You have a qualification from another country. Here you find out how it can be used in Austria. There are different routes for work and for studies.

Check what applies to me

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Steps
3 key steps, up to 9 depending on your situation
For you
5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office
OeAD · ENIC NARIC Austria
Costs
none named in the sources
Online
possible for 1 of 9 steps
What applies to you?How it worksFrequently asked questionsSourcesSimilar plans

How it works

These are the key steps, in the right order. Answer the short questions; then you see exactly what applies to you and what is added.

  1. 1Collect your certificates and proof of addressHere you collect your documents. The award certificate shows that you received the degree.Key step
    Why?
    The office needs them for the evaluation. Degrees that belong together are prepared together.
    What you do
    Have the award certificate and a current registration confirmation ready. It shows where you are registered. Ask AAIS first whether certifications are needed. Prepare, for example, bachelor and master together.
    Where?
    OeAD · ENIC NARIC AustriaDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Higher-education award certificate
      Document explained

      Check the original award and prescribed authentication against current AAIS instructions.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceAAIS: Voraussetzungen und Vorformular
      AAIS: Voraussetzungen und Vorformular

      OeAD · ENIC NARIC Austria · retrieved on 09/10/2026

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    • Current official residence confirmation
      Document explained

      Central residence-register evidence or an official record from the relevant EU member state.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceAAIS: Voraussetzungen und Vorformular
      AAIS: Voraussetzungen und Vorformular

      OeAD · ENIC NARIC Austria · retrieved on 09/10/2026

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    • Related earlier higher-education qualifications
      Document explained · Depends on your case

      For successive qualifications prepare the full chain in one application.

      Requirement
      Required when applicable
      Submission format
      Clarify format with the service
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceBewertung, Berufsanerkennung und Studienzulassung
      Bewertung, Berufsanerkennung und Studienzulassung

      OeAD · ENIC NARIC Austria · retrieved on 09/10/2026

      Open original source
    In detail

    Prepare the qualification chain and residence evidence

    Prepare the award certificate and current residence confirmation. Clarify authentication requirements with AAIS before obtaining them. Prepare related qualifications together, such as a bachelor and subsequent master.

    SourceAAIS: Voraussetzungen und Vorformular
    AAIS: Voraussetzungen und Vorformular

    OeAD · ENIC NARIC Austria · retrieved on 09/10/2026

    Open original source
  2. 2Apply for the AAIS evaluationHere you apply for the AAIS evaluation yourself. It is meant for work purposes.Key step
    Why?
    The evaluation is not a formal permission to work in a profession. It also gives you no right to a job.
    What you do
    Apply only in the official AAIS portal. Check costs and payment there first.
    Where?
    Amtliches AAIS-PortalDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Apply for AAIS assessment for employment purposes yourself

    Apply through the official AAIS portal. Check portal fee and payment instructions before submitting. Assessment grants neither formal occupational authorisation nor entitlement to a job.

    SourceAAIS: Bewertung ausländischer Hochschulqualifikationen
    AAIS: Bewertung ausländischer Hochschulqualifikationen

    OeAD · ENIC NARIC Austria · retrieved on 09/10/2026

    Open original source
  3. 3Wait for the resultYou have already applied. At the end you get an Erledigungsschreiben, which is the result.Key step
    Why?
    The result letter is your proof. Keep it safe.
    What you do
    Watch for emails to the address in your application. Save the result letter. After that the application link is closed. That is no reason for a new application.
    Where?
    OeAD · ENIC NARIC AustriaDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Follow the existing case and outcome letter

    Follow messages sent to the application email and retain the outcome letter. AAIS states the application link becomes inaccessible after completion; this is no reason to file again.

    SourceAAIS: Bewertung ausländischer Hochschulqualifikationen
    AAIS: Bewertung ausländischer Hochschulqualifikationen

    OeAD · ENIC NARIC Austria · retrieved on 09/10/2026

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Depending on your situation, this is added

  • Ask the university directly
  • Check the professional recognition
  • Find the route for school or job qualifications
  • Check the residence rule for AAIS
  • Send the missing AAIS documents
  • Get advice on recognition
Use the questions to find out which of these apply to you
Tailored to you

What applies to you?

Answer a few short questions. The steps change right away: what does not apply to you drops out.

Question 1 of at most 5

What do you want to use your qualification for?

What is meant? Do you want to use the qualification for work or for studies? Each purpose has a different route.

What do you want to use the qualification for?
  • No sign-up needed
  • Nothing is sent to authorities
  • You submit applications yourself

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

1 of 9 possible steps mention an online channel in their text. Requirements are in the official source.

What does it cost?

No costs are recorded for these steps in the linked sources. Fees may still apply.

Do I need an einfach.wien account?

No. The plan works without registration; answers stay in your browser.

Does einfach.wien submit my application?

No. einfach.wien helps you prepare and links official channels. You submit applications yourself to the responsible service.

What this page is based on

The information is based on official sources. einfach.wien is a private project; the content has not been professionally reviewed. All information without guarantee, no legal advice. The responsible office is always authoritative.

SourceAAIS: Bewertung ausländischer Hochschulqualifikationen
AAIS: Bewertung ausländischer Hochschulqualifikationen

OeAD · ENIC NARIC Austria · retrieved on 09/10/2026

Open original source
SourceBewertung, Berufsanerkennung und Studienzulassung
Bewertung, Berufsanerkennung und Studienzulassung

OeAD · ENIC NARIC Austria · retrieved on 09/10/2026

Open original source
SourceAAIS: Voraussetzungen und Vorformular
AAIS: Voraussetzungen und Vorformular

OeAD · ENIC NARIC Austria · retrieved on 09/10/2026

Open original source
SourceAnlaufstellen für ausländische Qualifikationen
Anlaufstellen für ausländische Qualifikationen

AST · Anlaufstellenkoordination · retrieved on 09/10/2026

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