Recognition of qualifications

The National Information Center for Academic Recognition, ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA, is responsible for questions regarding the recognition of higher education qualifications. 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).

Please address inquiries directly to: enic-naric@oead.at
Please attach the relevant documents so that your questions can be answered as soon as possible.

Please note the following before contacting:

Do you need an assessment of your foreign higher education qualification(s) by ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA?

Please note that applications for assessment of higher education qualification(s) for professional purposes can be submitted via www.aais.at only (subject to a fee).

Do you need an assessment of your school qualification(s)?

ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA is not responsible for this. Applications for the assessment of school qualifications can be submitted via www.asbb.at.

Do you have questions about study in Austria, professional recognition or the use of academic degrees?

Please use the extensive information available on 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 Empfehlung (PDF, 1 MB) (currently available in German only)

Do you wish personal advice on your professional (re-)orientation in Austria?

ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA is not a career counselling centre. The following organisations offer support:

For advice on vocational and educational issues and for support in recognition procedures, please contact the Contact Points (Anlaufstellen) for people who gained professional qualifications abroad. Contact details can be found at https://www.anlaufstelle-anerkennung.at/anlaufstellen.
ABA – Work in Austria offers guidance and counselling for skilled workers on residence law issues and all aspects of living and working in Austria. Further information and contact details can be found at www.workinaustria.com/en.

Do you have questions about foreign study programs?

Please note that ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA cannot provide a pre-assessment of foreign study offers. The following websites offer assistance in assessing foreign higher education institutions (no liability assumed):

www.anabin.kmk.org (German database for recognized higher education institutions worldwide)
www.hochschulkompass.de/en (directory of recognized higher education institutions in Germany)