Different procedures for different purposes
If you have earned a degree abroad and wish to have it recognised in Italy, you must apply to different administrations depending on the purpose for which you are seeking recognition.
This table sums up the various types of recognition (academic, non-academic, professional):
| TYPE OF RECOGNITION | PURPOSE OF RECOGNITION | WHO TO CONTACT |
|---|---|---|
| Academic recognition | Enrol in a degree programme or continuing studies | Universities and AFAM institutions |
| Apply for a shortened degree programme/recognition of study periods or credits | ||
| Obtain the corresponding Italian qualification (full recognition) | ||
| Get full recognition for a PhD programme degree | ||
| Non-academic recognition | Enter open competitions and obtain a score |
Dipartimento della Funzione Pubblica - Servizio per le assunzioni e la mobilità (UOLP) e-mail: sam@governo.it |
| Get recognition for social security purposes | MUR by sending an application to the relevant administration | |
| Register with job centres | ||
| Undertake an apprenticeship or internship after earning a qualification | ||
| Apply for scholarships and other benefits | Relevant administration, subject to approval by MUR | |
| Obtain an assessment of EU qualifications and certifications | ||
| Professional recognition | Practise a regulated profession, e.g. chemist, doctor, nurse, psychologist, engineer, architect, etc. | Competent Ministry, e.g. Health, Justice, MUR, etc. |
| Enter the job market for unregulated professions. | Employer |
More detailed information is available on the CIMEA website.
Academic recognition
In the following cases, you can therefore apply to an Italian university to have your periods of study abroad and foreign qualifications recognised:
- start and continue university studies (degree programmes, professional master’s programmes, PhD programmes)
- get full academic recognition of a foreign qualification
- apply for a shortened degree programme
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