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Pakistanis planning to study or work in Germany can check how their university and academic qualifications are recognized under the German education system through the country\u2019s official ANABIN portal.<\/strong><\/p>\n ANABIN is a German government information portal that helps authorities, employers and individuals assess foreign educational institutions and qualifications.<\/p>\n The portal provides information on: whether a university or educational institution is recognized in Germany, whether a degree is equivalent or comparable to a German qualification, whether formal professional recognition is required for a particular occupation, and which German authority is responsible for recognizing a qualification or professional credential.<\/p>\n What applicants need to check: <\/strong> Applicants should search for their particular qualification, such as a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n The guide advises applicants to obtain confirmation of both their university\u2019s recognition and the status of their degree.<\/p>\n \u00a0ANABIN status:<\/strong><\/p>\n The guide highlights three types of results: H plus, the institution is fully recognized. H minus means that the institution is not recognized, and H plus\/ minus only certain degrees from the institution are recognized, meaning further verification may be required.<\/p>\n Statement of Comparability:<\/strong><\/p>\n If a university or qualification is not listed on Anabin, this does not necessarily mean it is unrecognized. The database does not claim to contain a complete record of all foreign institutions and qualifications.<\/p>\n In such cases, applicants may be able to obtain a\u00a0statement of comparability\u00a0from Germany\u2019s Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB), which assesses foreign higher-education qualifications.<\/p>\n Applicants should prepare documents including: academic transcripts and a degree certificate.<\/p>\n It also notes that people entering\u00a0regulated professions, including doctors, lawyers and engineers, may require separate formal recognition of their professional qualifications.<\/p>\n Applicants are also advised to have their\u00a0degrees and transcripts attested by HEC before using them\u00a0for the relevant process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Applicants should check whether their Pakistani university is recognized in ANABIN.<\/p>\n