Recognition of Diplomas and Qualifications Academic recognition If you wish to continue your studies in Estonia on the basis of a foreign academic certificate, diploma or degree, you must apply directly to the higher education institution for admission. Recognition of studies is carried out by the ENIC/NARIC Centre in Estonia: www2.archimedes.ee/enic. Academic recognition before seeking employment is not officially required (i.e. in non-regulated professions). However, some people prefer to obtain academic recognition for professional purposes, as it helps employers to better understand the employee’s academic qualification. Professional recognition Professional recognition is a procedure that enables a person with a foreign professional qualification to be admitted to a regulated profession or professional activity in Estonia. You can find the list of regulated professions in Estonia from the website of the Academic Recognition Information Centre. The recognition of foreign professional qualifications is regulated by the Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualifications Act.
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Additional Information The Estonian ENIC/NARIC (Academic Recognition Information Centre) www2.archimedes.ee