Qualification Support Service

Do you own a professional qualification or degree from abroad? Are you looking for a suitable qualification measure? We will find the right solution with you.

Course description

There are professional recognition procedures for some professions in Germany, e.g. for medical or educational professions.

Have you already applied for professional recognition in one of these professions and now need a qualification for full recognition? Then please get in touch with us.

For most other professions there are no professional recognition procedures. Do you therefore need a qualification in order to get a suitable job? Then we will gladly support you as well.

Our offer

We offer advise on all options for a suitable qualification and guide you through the entire procedure. Our aim for you is to be fully recognised in your profession, so that you can find a job that matches your qualifications.

We...

  • explain the official decision on your application for professional recognition
  • advise on all options for your qualification
  • provide support in dealing with authorities, educational institutions and practice partners
  • inform about funding options
  • offer guidance to language courses and job application training
  • provide free and professional assistance

We advise you in person and by phone, email or video call.

Please note

Hinweis zur Leistung

Registration form

  • Please register online.
  • Write in the comment: "Please advise on qualification"
  • You will receive an e-mail confirming that your registration has been received.
  • The qualification counsellor will contact you by phone or e-mail.

Prerequisites

  • Professional qualification from another country (studies or vocational training)
  • Place of residence or employer in Munich or in the districts of Munich, Ebersberg, Erding, Freising, Dachau, Fürstenfeldbruck and Starnberg
  • If aprofessional recognition procedures exists for your profession:
    • You have applied for recognition and have already received the result.
  • For professions without professional recognition procedures:
    • A qualification is still required so that you can find suitable work.

Required documents

for online registration:

  • Professional diplomas, references and certificates
  • Result of your application for professional recognition (if available)

Questions & Answers

You can find other support services here: Recognition in Germany "Search for counselling".

If you are already living in Germany, you can do this here: Federal Employment Agency "Registration".



All information on the qualification grant can be found here: "Qualification funding as part of the recognition grant" (PDF file)

Please note that some courses cannot be financed and that there are income limits.

If you have any further questions, please register for our Qualification Support Service.


Legal basis

The "Qualification Support Service" project of the Regional Integration Network for International Workers "IQ MUC" is funded by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the European Union via the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) as part of the IQ - Integration through Qualification funding programme and administered by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. Partners in the implementation are the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth and the Federal Employment Agency.IQ MUC is coordinated by the Service Centre for the Development of Foreign Qualifications in the Social Department of the City of Munich.

Kontakt

Sozialreferat
Abteilung Migration, Integration, Teilhabe
Servicestelle zur Erschließung ausländischer Qualifikationen /
MigraNet (Internationale Fachkräfte)
Landeshauptstadt München

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Sozialreferat
Abteilung Migration, Integration, Teilhabe
Servicestelle zur Erschließung ausländischer Qualifikationen /
MigraNet (Internationale Fachkräfte)

Franziskanerstraße 8
81669 München

Fax: +49 89 233-40683

Address

Franziskanerstraße 8
81669 München

Consultation by personal appointment only.

Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

Availability

  • Available:Barrier-free access
  • Not available:Parking for disabled people

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