GEDUFA supports foreign nursing professionals on the path to full professional recognition – with adjustment courses, specialist language courses B2 Nursing and preparation for the knowledge exam.
40+
Countries of origin
Successful recognitions
over 500
Practical and theoretical qualification to align with German nursing standards.
Targeted preparation for the knowledge exam as an alternative recognition route.
Professional language courses for nursing and healthcare – mandatory for recognition.
Proof of professional language competence required for admission to practice.
If your nursing qualification was obtained abroad, compensatory measures are required before you can practise in Germany. GEDUFA provides all the necessary steps under one roof.
e.g. Philippines, Tunisia, Morocco, India, Vietnam, Egypt and many more countries.
Whose qualifications are not automatically recognised and must undergo an equivalence assessment.
Professionals who need to update their recognition status after a prolonged absence.
Practical and theoretical training to align with German standards – typically 3 to 6 months.
Written and oral examination to directly demonstrate equivalent knowledge – as an alternative to the course.
The responsible authority decides on the route based on your submitted documents.
All measures for your full professional recognition – from GEDUFA, all under one roof.
The adjustment course compensates for identified differences between your foreign qualification and the German standard – both theoretically and practically.
GEDUFA prepares you specifically for all parts of the knowledge exam – with study materials, simulations and individual coaching.
Mandatory component for recognition: the specialist language courses B2 train professional communication in everyday nursing.
GEDUFA prepares you for all three parts of the professional language exam (FSP) at the Medical Association NRW.
From the first consultation to the professional certificate – we accompany you every step of the way.
We analyse your documents, clarify the recognition pathway and inform you about all steps.
Book appointmentSubmitting your documents to the recognition authority (e.g. District Government NRW). We help with compiling and translating.
The authority determines the compensatory measure – adjustment course or knowledge exam. GEDUFA provides both.
In parallel or beforehand: professional language course to prepare for the professional language exam at the Medical Association. Mandatory for the professional licence.
Passed FSP at the Medical Association NRW as proof of professional language competence.
Issuance of the professional licence and professional certificate as a nursing professional in Germany.
Upload your documents directly. We review your application and get back to you within 48 hours.
We analyse your individual situation and show you the fastest path to recognition.
We review your qualification and clarify the recognition route with the authority.
Course or knowledge exam? Language course? We set out the roadmap together.
Clear action recommendations – you can get started immediately.
Secure, confidential & completely non-binding. Your data is protected in accordance with GDPR.
Start with a free initial consultation or apply directly – we support you from the first step to your professional certificate.
