In most professions the employer decides whether your education fits the job. An assessment from ufm.dk can help by showing what your degree corresponds to in Denmark. Regulated professions require Danish authorisation.
Qualifications
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Denmark
Most jobs in Denmark are not regulated, but some require Danish authorisation. See how to get your foreign education assessed and which jobs need approval.
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Step-by-step guide
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Find out whether your profession is regulated
ufm.dk has an overview of regulated professions in Denmark and which authority approves each of them.
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Get your education assessed
The Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science (ufm.dk) can assess a foreign education and describe which Danish level it corresponds to. You can use the assessment in your job search.
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Apply for authorisation if required
This applies, for example, to doctors, nurses and other health professionals (stps.dk), teachers and pedagogues in certain positions, electricians and plumbers, and lawyers. Apply to the authority responsible for your profession.
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Prepare for language and adaptation requirements
Some authorisations require a language test or a period of adaptation. Plan for it early, as it affects when you can start in the role.
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Explain your education clearly on your CV
Write the Danish equivalent next to your degree if you have an assessment, and describe your field and level in plain words.
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Frequently asked questions
Health professionals apply to the Danish Patient Safety Authority (stps.dk). There may be requirements for a language test and an adaptation period. You may not work in the authorised role until authorisation is granted.
Examples are doctors, nurses and other health professionals, teachers and pedagogues in certain positions, electricians, plumbers and lawyers. ufm.dk has the full overview and which authority approves each profession.
You can apply for jobs in your field and work in roles that do not require authorisation. You may not work in the regulated profession itself until authorisation is granted.
Official sources
Rules, lists and amounts change. Always check the current rules on the official pages.