Periods of study, coursework and examinations completed in degree programmes at foreign state or state-recognized higher education institutions are recognized by a higher education institution when continuing studies, taking examinations, taking up further studies or being admitted to a doctorate, unless there are significant differences in terms of the skills acquired.

The question of whether there is a significant difference is generally decided by the responsible examination board of the university at which the applicant wishes to continue their studies, take an examination, take up (further) studies or do a doctorate.
Special regulations sometimes apply to degree courses that conclude with a state examination. Please contact the respective university for advice.

Study and examination achievements will be recognized by the university upon application if there are no significant differences in the skills acquired.

Contact the university at which you wish to study or do your doctorate.

They will check whether and to what extent the coursework and examinations you have completed at the foreign university can be recognized if you continue your studies.

The same applies to admission to a Master's degree course or admission to a doctorate.

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Art. 86 Bayerisches Hochschulinnovationsgesetz (BayHIG)

Ausländische Studien- und Prüfungsleistungen, Hochschulabschlüsse und akademische Grade
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Foreign academic degrees; information on management
In the Free State of Bavaria, foreign degrees, titles and university designations may be used without authorization. No approval procedures are carried out or management authorizations issued
Foreign professional qualifications; advice on recognition
In order to be optimally prepared for a recognition procedure at a recognition body, it is strongly recommended that you seek advice from a recognition counseling center beforehand.
Foreign school-leaving qualification; application for recognition
The Certificate Recognition Office at the State Office for Schools evaluates general school-leaving certificates from abroad or from another federal state if a vocational school or university in Bavaria cannot decide independently on the admission of a person.
Industrial-technical and commercial professions; applying for recognition of a foreign qualification
You can apply for recognition of an industrial-technical and commercial profession that is not regulated in Bavaria.
Social pedagogical and social care professions; applying for recognition of a foreign qualification
If you would like to work permanently in Bavaria in a specific socio-educational and social care profession, you can apply for recognition of your foreign qualification.

Status: 16.06.2025

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