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Gleichwertigkeitsprüfungen

Gleichwertigkeit, in German, denotes the concept of equivalence in value or standing of qualifications, credentials, or conditions across systems or jurisdictions. It is used especially in contexts like education and professional recognition, public administration, and social policy.

In education, Gleichwertigkeit is used when a foreign degree or training is evaluated to determine whether

In professional licensing, the concept is part of the recognition of foreign qualifications under national law

Legal framework: The concept is embedded in German recognition law and EU directives; the specific procedures

Criticism and challenges: Critics argue that formal Gleichwertigkeit may obscure differences in curricula, practice, and quality;

See also: Anerkennung ausländischer Berufsqualifikationen.

it
is
on
the
same
level
as
a
German
degree.
The
central
process
is
often
called
Gleichwertigkeitsfeststellung
or
Anerkennung.
Outcomes
may
include
direct
admission
to
a
program,
partial
equivalence
with
required
supplementary
coursework
or
exams,
or
denial.
and
EU
policy.
If
Gleichwertigkeit
is
established,
the
holder
can
pursue
the
same
professional
title
or
licensure;
otherwise,
additional
requirements
may
apply.
vary
by
state
(Länder)
and
profession;
authorities
may
publish
equivalence
tables.
the
process
can
be
lengthy,
opaque,
and
inconsistent
across
sectors.