Start of proceedings

• The procedure begins upon receipt of an application.
• The recognition body confirms receipt of the application within one month, checks receipt of the advance payment of EUR 150.00 and requests any missing documents.

Procedure

• The recognition body checks the requirements for the granting of state recognition on the basis of the documents submitted.
• The main criteria are the skills and knowledge acquired during the individual studies completed abroad.
• Other methods and sources of information may also be used by the recognition body (e.g. research in the country of training).
• If the documents are not sufficient, further information or documents may be requested from the applicant.
• A determination will be made as to whether there are significant differences between the individual degree and the qualifying studies in Bavaria. The existence of other special requirements for the granting of state recognition will also be examined. Proven professional experience and other qualifications will be taken into account.

Completion of the procedure

After receipt of the complete documents and the advance payment, the recognition body must decide on the application within three months by means of a decision.

The following outcomes are possible:

• If no significant differences are found and all other special requirements are met: State recognition is granted and a corresponding certificate is issued.
• There are no significant differences, but the special requirements for state recognition have not yet been met:
  State recognition is not yet granted. However, the equivalence of the professional qualification is established in a legally binding decision and it is explained which compensatory measures can be used to compensate for the deficits for state recognition. You will be offered a corresponding adaptation period.
  Upon request, a separate certificate of equivalence will be issued.
  After successful completion of the adaptation period, state recognition will be granted and a corresponding certificate issued.
• There are significant differences and the special requirements for state recognition are not met:
  State recognition is not yet granted. A legally binding decision is issued stating which compensatory measures can be used to compensate for significant differences or deficits. You will be offered a corresponding adaptation period. After successful completion of the adaptation course, state recognition will be granted and a corresponding certificate issued.
• If the course of study completed abroad does not qualify the applicant for comparable activities as a qualifying course of study in the Free State of Bavaria, the application will be rejected.
• If the applicant does not fulfill his or her obligation to cooperate and the facts of the case cannot be clarified as a result, the application will be rejected.

Compensatory measures

• If there are significant differences between the foreign degree course completed and the corresponding degree course regulated by state law in Bavaria, compensatory measures are necessary.
• The areas of study for which compensatory measures are necessary will be determined by the Recognition Office in a decision. This entitles you to take part in the corresponding compensatory measures.
• Compensatory measures are offered as an adaptation course with proof of performance.
• You are entitled to advice on which teaching institutions offer the relevant compensation measures.
• After completing the adaptation course, you can submit a follow-up application for state recognition by submitting the certificates of achievement you have acquired.

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You will receive confirmation of receipt within one month of receipt of the application.

Within three months of receipt of the complete documents and the advance payment, you will receive a decision that can be appealed.

Note: The three-month period may be extended once if this is justified due to the special nature of the matter.