Nostrification of degrees: opportunities for nurses in Vorarlberg!

Nostrification of degrees: opportunities for nurses in Vorarlberg!

Vorarlberg, Österreich - Today, an important step in the recognition of foreign study qualifications in Austria was announced. A new nostrification course, which was set up at the FH Vorarlberg, opened its doors for 17 participants from countries such as India, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iran and the Philippines. These people have already completed a state-recognized bachelor's degree in health and nursing and are now aiming for a complete recognition of their degrees in Austria. As vorarlberg.orf.at , there must be a positive notice of nostrification for participation, and the course takes place over two days a week, supplemented by practical training in a new care and simulation laboratory.

nostrification: the way to equality

Nostrification ensures that foreign degrees in Germany have the same legal status as Austrian degrees, which opens up to participants to practice a regulated profession. This corresponds to the requirements for professions such as doctors or teachers, for which specific Austrian degrees are necessary. According to bmbwf.gv.at , nostrification is particularly important if no other form of recognition is possible. The responsibility for this lies with the respective universities that offer the corresponding courses.

In the future, the nostrification course will take place once a year in Vorarlberg, and even twice a year with increased demand. The next course begins in spring 2026, and registrations are now possible. This educational path is not only important for the participants, but also strengthens the specialists in the Austrian health and care sector.