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anabin and ZAB: is my degree recognised in Germany?
From the free database to the official Statement of Comparability — with current fees and processing times.
Reviewed by: Hazem Ibrahim (M. Sc.) · 2026-08-03 Reviewed
anabin is the free official database run by the Standing Conference of Education Ministers. If a database extract is not enough, the ZAB issues an individual Statement of Comparability.
Fees and timing
- Statement of ComparabilityEUR 208
- Replacement copyEUR 104
- Processing timeup to 3 months
Key distinction
This applies to non-regulated professions. Regulated professions (doctors, nurses, pharmacists) follow a separate recognition procedure at state level.
Checklist
- Look up your university in anabin
- Prepare certified translations
Official sources
- ZAB / KMK — Evaluation of foreign qualificationsCentral Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) · 2026-08-03
- anabin — Qualifications databaseStanding Conference of Education Ministers (KMK) · 2026-08-03
- Anerkennung in Deutschland — Official portalFederal recognition portal · 2026-08-03
General organisational information — not legal advice and not representation before authorities.