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Information for a holder of a foreign qualification

If you have completed a qualification abroad, you may need a decision on recognition of your qualification to be able to study or work in Finland.

In most cases, the employer, educational establishment or higher education institution assesses the competence and skills that your foreign qualification provides.

If you wish to work in Finland in a regulated profession or in a post that requires a higher education degree of a certain level, you will need a decision on recognition of your qualification made by Finnish National Agency for Education or another competent authority.

Email: recognition(at)oph.fi