Recognition of foreign degrees in Spain

General information

To continue studying or to practice a profession in Spain, you can apply for validation, recognition, equivalence, or professional recognition of foreign studies or degrees. What’s the difference?

Validation: This is the declaration of equivalence of foreign studies to the corresponding Spanish ones, allowing the student to continue their studies at a Spanish educational institution.
Recognition: This enables you to continue studies at another educational level in Spain and also to practice the related profession.
Degree Equivalence: In higher education, this grants the same academic level effects as the corresponding Spanish degree.
Professional Recognition: This authorizes you to practice a profession in Spain.

Specific information by educational stage

Primary Education / 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of Compulsory Secondary Education (E.S.O.): no validation is required to join the Spanish education system.
Compulsory Secondary Education and Bachillerato
- Correspondence of studies between Spain and other countries
- Informational brochure
Vocational Training

University degrees and professional recognition:

How to apply

Applications can be submitted at a registry office in Spain or at Spanish consulates abroad. They can also be submitted through the electronic office of the competent ministry.

Spanish Consular Registry Offices in Nordic Countries :

For more information about the recognition of qualifications, please contact the Education Department at the following e-mail address: asesoria.paisesnord@educacion.gob.es

Important: It is necessary to bring a complete and legible photocopy of the documents to be processed.

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