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Recognition of foreign qualifications in Italy: which route

Distinguish academic recognition, public competitions and regulated professions before ordering translations or statements.
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In brief

Recognition depends on purpose: further study, academic recognition, recruitment competitions and regulated professions are different routes. For academic recognition the university assesses level, duration and content. Prepare qualification and study details; ask the competent body about required documents/translations/statements before paying. Do not promise automatic equivalence or confuse an information statement with recognition.

Responsible authority
Ministry of Universities / CIMEA
What to do now
Ask qualification type, country and intended use, not identifiers, then identify the competent authority.
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Recognition depends on purpose: further study, academic recognition, recruitment competitions and regulated professions are different routes. For academic recognition the university assesses level, duration and content. Prepare qualification and study details; ask the competent body about required documents/translations/statements before paying. Do not promise automatic equivalence or confuse an information statement with recognition.

What to do now

Ask qualification type, country and intended use, not identifiers, then identify the competent authority.

Official sources

Where to apply

↗ Open the official service