Authority for Science, Research and Equality

Conversion of state-recognized academic degrees acquired abroad by late resettlers after BVFG recognition has taken place

Are you a German repatriate (Spätaussiedler) and would like to have your foreign university degree recognized in Germany? Here you can find out how and where to apply for recognition.

Detailed description

As a late repatriate, you can have your foreign university degree recognized in Germany.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • Her main residence is in Hamburg.
  • They are ethnic German repatriates.
  • You obtained your university degree in a resettlement area.
  • Your foreign university degree is equivalent to a comparable German university degree.

Documents required

  • Identification document (identity card, passport)
  • Federal Expellee ID Card
  • Certificate of name change, if applicable
  • current registration confirmation
  • Proof of your foreign university degree and translations by sworn translators.
  • CV

Please note

No

Deadlines

No

Procedure

  • You submit an application with all the required documents.
  • The responsible authority will review your documents. Further documents will be requested from you if necessary.
  • If the requirements are met, you will receive recognition.
  • If you do not meet the requirements, you will receive a rejection notice. Partial recognition is not possible.

Processing time

The processing time depends on the individual case.

Fees

No

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 10 of the Federal Expellees Act (BVFG)


http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bvfg/__10.html

Address and contact information

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Keywords: Federal Expellees Act applications for repatriates Recognition in Germany degree conversion BVFG equivalency procedure

Last updated: 15.02.2026