Summary
You have the possibility to apply for an equivalence of your foreign diploma in the German-speaking Community in order to study or work in the German-speaking Community.
Studying in the in the German-speaking Community:
- If you wish to start higher education at the Autonome Hochschule Ostbelgien and you hold a foreign upper secondary school diploma (e.g. German Abitur), you will need to apply for an equivalence at the Ministry of the German-speaking Community.
- If you have started higher education abroad and are interested in pursuing higher education in the German-speaking Community, you can contact the Autonome Hochschule Ostbelgien directly to apply for admission: www.ahs-ostbelgien.be
Working in the German-speaking Community:
- If you wish to work in the private sector, recognition is usually not necessary but may be required by your future employer or may be necessary to become self-employed.
- If you wish to work in the public sector or in a state-subsidised institution, you should apply for the equivalence of your diploma.
- If you wish to practise a regulated profession, you should apply for professional recognition of your diplomas on the basis of European Directive 2005/36/EC. You are therefore invited to contact the body responsible for access to the profession concerned.
The German-speaking Community is responsible for the recognition of the teaching professions (Department of Education and Training) and the health and care professions (Department of Health and Senior Citizens).
