Recognition of foreign degrees and professional qualifications

Recognition of professional qualifications obtained abroad

Foreign academic titles and qualifications have no legal value in Italy. Therefore - if they are to be used in our country in various fields - it is necessary to request their recognition.

With the ratification of the Lisbon Convention, which took place through Law no. 148 of 11 July 2002, the concept of finalised recognition of foreign qualifications was introduced in Italy.

Recognition of qualifications

It is essential to know the purpose and aim for which recognition is sought in our system before starting any evaluation procedure, given the different procedures that exist in our system and the different bodies in charge of such fulfilments.

• Exercise of health professions and other regulated professions (e.g. chemist, psychologist, engineer, etc.)
• Access to the labour market for non-regulated professions

• Access to a course/Prosecution of studies
• Obtaining the corresponding Italian qualification (equivalence)
  

• Registration with Job Centres
• Access to apprenticeships or traineeships
• Award of scholarships and other benefits