Ausländischer Hochschulgrad, Umwandlung für Berechtigte nach dem Bundesvertriebenengesetz beantragen

• § 45 Sächsisches Hochschulgesetz (SächsHSG) – Ausländische Grade, Titel und Tätigkeitsbezeichnungen
• § 7 Gesetz über die Angelegenheiten der Vertriebenen und Flüchtlinge (Bundesvertriebenengesetz – BVFG) – Grundsatz
• § 10 BVFG – Prüfungen und Befähigungsnachweise
• § 15 BVFG – Bescheinigungen
• Sächsisches Kostenverzeichnis (SächsKVZ), Lfd. Nr. 70 – Umwandlung ausländischer Hochschulgrade für Berechtigte nach dem Bundesvertriebenengesetz
• Sächsische Verordnung über die Umwandlung ausländischer Hochschulgrade (SächsUAGrVO)

Entitlement to recognition of equivalent examinations and certificates of qualification in accordance with the §§ 7, 10 Bundesvertriebenengesetz (BVFG)

Late repatriates, their spouses, and descendants (offspring) can apply for the conversion of their foreign university degree into a corresponding German academic degree in accordance with the Bundesvertriebenengesetz (BVFG). A certificate of conversion issued in another federal state also entitles the holder to use the converted degree in the Free State of Saxony as long as

• the conversion has not been revoked, or
• the certificate has been returned to the issuing Land.

Use of foreign university degrees

Except for the regulations under the Federal Expellees Act, it is not possible to convert foreign degrees into German university degrees. In general, you may use foreign university degrees in the Free State of Saxony without special permission. The extent to which you are entitled to do so is specified § 45 of the Sächsisches Hochschulgesetz (SächsHSG).

Note: The Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft, Kultur und Tourismus will advise you on questions regarding the use of your foreign university degree.

• written application (form)

Further documents:

• curriculum vitae in table form
• signed declaration

officially or notarially certified:

• Copy of the original language diploma and the overview of grades for the diploma / doctoral certificate
• Translation of the above-mentioned documents into German (in the case of documents in two languages, the national language of the country of origin is decisive; the translation can also be submitted in the form of the original signed by the interpreter / translator)
• Spätaussiedler certificate
• current certificate of registration of main residence in the Free State of Saxony (copy / original)
• Copy of the certificate on the change of name, if the name in the application differs from the name in the certificate

The translations must be made by an interpreter or translator who is publicly appointed and sworn in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Persons entitled to apply:

Late repatriates, their spouses and descendants (offspring)

Further requirements:

• You are entitled to apply.
• You have not previously submitted a corresponding application to another authority in the Federal Republic of Germany.
• You have a late repatriate certificate.

Conversion is only possible if an equivalent German qualification exists.

• for the issue of a certificate on the conversion of a foreign degree: EUR 120.00
• if the application is rejected: none

The fees are waived if the application is submitted within three years after you have transferred your permanent residence to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Seek advice from the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft, Kultur und Tourismus. You can apply for conversion using the form provided ("Online application and forms").

• Once your application has been received, the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft, Kultur und Tourismus will check that it is complete and, if necessary, request additional documents. If necessary, the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (Bonn) will be asked for an expert opinion.
• If the conversion is possible, a certificate will be issued.

• up to 3 months

As a rule, you will receive notification within this period as to whether your application has been granted, otherwise you will receive an interim notification.

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