Recognition of Foreign Degrees in Italy – A Complete Guide

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If you are interested in obtaining a degree abroad in the healthcare field, know that the qualification obtained in a European Union country is recognized in Italy.

First of all, it is necessary to submit a recognition application to the Ministry of Health. Recognition is an automatic process, and the qualification is recognized in a short time: within 90 days of the request.

The Ministry of Health quickly examines the application and issues a formal recognition decree with enabling value. At this point, your qualification is homologated and can be used for registration with the Professional Association, without the need to take further qualifying exams.

Moreover, our partner universities follow the Bologna Convention and use European standards, including ECTS credits. This means that a degree obtained abroad has the same validity as an Italian degree. The recognition procedure is based on a documentary verification of the minimum training requirements, as provided for by current regulations.