Assessment of foreign qualifications
In 2023, the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science (Danish ENIC/NARIC office) made a total of 5,547 assessments of foreign qualifications of various kinds (up 9 % from the previous year). This includes 3,676 personal assessments, i.e. a document stating the level and field of a qualification, which the qualification holder can use when looking for a job etc.
While qualifications at all levels are assessed, two thirds of personal assessments indicate a level within higher education.
The average case processing time for a personal assessment in 2023 was 40 calendar days.
Professional recognition (regulated professions)
For 2023, the competent recognition authorities reported 7,450 recognition decisions for the purpose of establishment. Most of the recognition decisions were made by the Danish Patient Safety Authority, the Danish Working Environment Authority and the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science.
Overall, 41 % of the decisions in 2023 were positive, 38 % conditional, and 22 % negative.
On average, the processing time was kept under three months in approximately 95 % of cases under the EU recognition directive and in approximately 62 % of other cases.
Service providers from EU/EEA countries are entitled to practice their profession on a temporary and occasional basis in Denmark. 2,327 service providers registered in 2023.
Annual reports
The Minister for Higher Education and Science presents an annual report to the Danish Parliament. The report covers statistics and qualitative developments concerning:
- Assessment and other recognition activities carried out by the Danish Agency for Higher Education
- Appeals concerning credit transfer brought before the Qualifications Board
- Professional recognition carried out by the authorities responsible for the regulated professions.
The full reports are available in Danish: