Compare national qualifications frameworks across Europe

Information about national qualifications framerworks and qualification levels.

Find, understand and compare qualifications types that are part of national qualifications frameworks and systems

With the help of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) you can see how National Qualifications Frameworks (NQF) and systems relate to one another. Read descriptions of EQF levels.

You can select 2 countries from the flag icon below to see what types of qualifications are included in national frameworks referenced to the EQF. You can find up to 5 examples of qualifications for each national qualification type.

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EQF Levels
Germany

NQF 8

Diploma - Doctoral studies (180 ECTS) – with previously completed integrated academic, or master academic studies

phd – biotechnical sciences

NQF 8

Doctorate and equivalent artistic degrees (Doktorat und äquivalente künstlerische Abschlüsse)

Doctor of Engineering Sciences (Dr.-Ing.)

NQF 7.2

specialist agricultural engineer

specialist agricultural engineer

NQF 7.1

Diploma - Integrated academic studies (300 do 360 ECTS)

doctor of medicine

Diploma - Master academic studies (min 60 ECTS) – with previously completed undergraduate (Bachelor with honors) academic studies (min 240 ECTS)

master agricultural engineer

"Diploma - Master academic studies (min 120 ECTS) - with previously completed undergarduate (Bachelor) academic studies (180 ECTS) "

master agricultural engineer

Diploma - Master applied studies (min 120ECTS) - with previously completed undergarduate (Bachelor) applied studies (180 ECTS)

professional master agricultural engineer

NQF 7

Master’s degrees and equivalent higher education qualifications (traditional German courses of higher education study such as the first degrees of “Diplom” or “Magister”, State Examinations) (Master und gleichgestellte Abschlüsse (Diplom, Magister, Staats

Master of Science M.Sc., Business Administration and Engineering, Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus (Master of Science M.Sc. Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus)

Strategic Professional (IT) (certified) (Strategische/r Professional (IT) (Geprüfte/r))

Certified IT Technical Engineer (Informatiker (Geprüfter)/Informatikerin (Geprüfte))

Other advanced vocational training pursuant to the Vocational Training Act or Crafts and Trades Regulation Code (level 7) (Sonstige berufliche Fortbildungsqualifikationen nach BBiG/HwO (Niveau 7))

Certified technical business management specialist (Technischer Betriebswirt (Geprüfter))

NQF 6.1

Diploma - Undergraduate (Bachelor) academic studies (min 180 ECTS)

agricultural engineer

"Diploma - Undergraduate (Bachelor) applied studies (180 ECTS) "

professional agricultural engineer

NQF 6.2

Diploma - Undergraduate (Bachelor with honors) academic studies (min 240 ECTS), Specialized applied studies (min 60 ECTS)

graduated agricultural engineer/professional specialist agricultural engineer

NQF 6

Bachelor degrees and equivalent higher education qualifications (Bachelor und gleichgestellte Hochschulabschlüsse)

Bachelor of Science, B.Sc. International Business Administration, European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) (Bachelor of Science, B.Sc., Internationale Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder))

Specialist commercial clerk (certified) (Fachkaufmann/-frau (Geprüfte/r))

Certified commercial clerk for logistics systems (Fachwirt für Logistiksysteme (Geprüfter)/Fachwirtin für Logistiksysteme (Geprüfte))

Business management specialist (certified) (Fachwirt (Geprüfter))

Banking specialist (certified) (Bankfachwirt (Geprüfter)/Bankfachwirtin (Geprüfte))

Master craftsman (Meister/in)

Certified master craftsman specialising in electrical engineering (Industriemeister (Geprüfter)/Industriemeisterin (Geprüfte) - Fachrichtung Elektrotechnik)

Operative Professional (IT) (certified) (Operative/r Professional (IT) (Geprüfte/r))

Certified IT systems manager (IT-Entwickler (Geprüfter)/IT-Entwicklerin (Geprüfte))

Trade and technical school (advanced vocational training governed by federal state law) (Fachschule (Landesrechtlich geregelte berufliche Weiterbildungen))

State-certfied technical engineer (Staatlich geprüfter Techniker/Staatlich geprüfte Technikerin)

Advanced vocational training pursuant to § 54 of the Vocational Training Act (level 6) (Berufliche Fortbildungsqualifikationen § 54 BBiG (Niveau 6))

Certified master craftsman for rail traffic (Frankfurt am Main Chamber of Commerce and Industry) (Meister für Bahnverkehr (Geprüfter)/Meisterin für Bahnverkehr (Geprüfte) (IHK Frankfurt/Main))

Other advanced vocational training pursuant to the Vocational Training Act or Crafts and Trades Regulation Code (level 6) (Sonstige berufliche Fortbildungsqualifikationen nach BBIG/HwO (Niveau 6))

Initial and continuing training specialist (certified) (Aus- und Weiterbildungspädagoge (Geprüfter)/Aus- und Weiterbildungspädagogin (Geprüfte))

NQF 5

Testimonial of passed specialist exam - Meister” craftsman education, specialist education (1 - 2 years)

baker – specialist

Certificate of the acquired qualification standard as a whole - Non-formal adult education (min 6 months)

baker – specialist

NQF 5

IT specialist (IT-Spezialist/in (Zertifizierte/r))

Software Developer (Softwareentwickler/Softwareentwicklerin)

Service technician (certified) (Servicetechniker/in (Geprüfte/r))

Certified service technician for motor vehicles (Kraftfahrzeug-Servicetechniker (Geprüfter)/Kraftfahrzeug-Servicetechnikerin (Geprüfte))

Advanced vocational training pursuant to § 54 of the Vocational Training Act (level 5) (Berufliche Fortbildungsqualifikationen § 54 BBiG (Niveau 5))

Certified dietary cook (CCI Magdeburg) (Diätkoch (Geprüfter)/Diätköchin (Geprüfte) (IHK Magdeburg))

Other advanced vocational training pursuant to the Vocational Training Act or Crafts and Trades Regulation Code (level 5) (Sonstige berufliche Fortbildungsqualifikationen nach BBIG/HwO (Niveau 5))

Certified specialist for vocational rehabilitation of disabled persons (Fachkraft zur Arbeits- und Berufsförderung (Geprüfte))

NQF 4

Diploma - Secondary education (vocational, arts, gymnasium) (4 years)

gymnasium/food processing technician

NQF 4

General higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife (AHR))

General higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife (AHR))

Subject-linked higher education entrance qualification (Fachgebundene Hochschulreife (FgbHR))

Subject-linked higher education entrance qualification (Fachgebundene Hochschulreife (FgbHR))

Higher education entrance qualification for university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife (FHR))

Higher education entrance qualification for university of applied sciences  (Fachhochschulreife (FHR))

Dual vocational education and training (3-year and 3½-year training courses) (Duale Berufsausbildung (3 und 3 ½-jährige Ausbildungen))

Electronics technician for automation technology (Elektroniker/Elektronikerin für Automatisierungstechnik)

Full-time vocational school (vocational education and training governed by federal state law) (Berufsfachschule (Landesrechtlich geregelte Berufsausbildungen))

State-certified business assistant specialising in business administration (Staatlich geprüfter kaufmännischer Assistent/Staatlich geprüfte kaufmännische Assistentin, Schwerpunkt Betriebswirtschaft)

Full-time vocational school (vocational education and training governed by federal law in healthcare and elderly care) (Berufsfachschule (Bundesrechtliche Ausbildungsregelungen für Berufe im Gesundheitswesen und in der Altenpflege))

Medical laboratory technician (Medizinisch-technischer Laboratoriumsassistent/Medizinisch-technische Laboratoriumsassistentin)

Full-time vocational school (fully qualifying vocational education and training pursuant to the Vocational Training Act or Crafts and Trades Regulation Code) (Berufsfachschule (vollqualifizierende Berufsausbildung nach BBiG/HwO))

Systems electronics technician (Systemelektroniker/Systemelektronikerin)

Retraining qualification pursuant to the Vocational Training Act (level 4) (Berufliche Umschulung nach BBiG (Niveau 4))

Certified ground handling services specialist in the aviation sector - retraining certificate (Geprüfte Fachkraft Bodenverkehrsdienst im Luftverkehr - Umschulungsabschluss)

NQF 3

Diploma - Secondary vocational education (3 years)

baker

Certificate of the acquired qualification standard as a whole - Non-formal adult education (min 960 hours)

baker

NQF 3

Intermediate secondary school leaving certificate (Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA))

Intermediate secondary school leaving certificate (Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA))

Dual vocational education and training (2-year training courses) (Duale Berufsausbildung (2-jährige Ausbildung))

Industrial electrician (Industrieelektriker/Industrieelektrikerin)

Full-time vocational school (intermediate secondary school leaving certificate) (Berufsfachschule (Mittlerer Schulabschluss))

Vocational school in business and administration (Berufsfachschule, Fachbereich Wirtschaft und Verwaltung)

NQF 2

Testimonial of passed vocational competency exam - Vocational training (up to 1 year)

manipulator in food production

Diploma - Education for work (up to 2 years)

recycler of solid communal waste

Certificate of the acquired qualification standard as a whole - Non-formal adult education(120 - 360 hours)

manipulator in food production

NQF 2

Lower secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss (HSA))

Lower secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss (HSA))

Vocational training preparation (vocational preparation scheme, prevocational training year, introductory training) (Berufsausbildungsvorbereitung (Niveau 2; BvB, BvB-Reha, BVJ, EQ))

Introductory qualification (chamber certificate): Electrics – cabling and routing of cables (Einstiegsqualifizierung (IHK-Zertifikat): Elektro – Kabel- und Leitungsverlegung)

Full-time vocational school (basic vocational training) (Berufsfachschule (Berufliche Grundbildung))

One-year full-time vocational school (Einjährige Berufsfachschule)

NQF 1

Certificate of completion of primary education - Primary education

 primary education

Certificate of completion of primary education - Primary adult education

 primary education

Certificate of completion of primary music education - Primary music education

 primary education

Certificate of completion of primary ballet education - Primary ballet education

 primary education

NQF 1

Vocational training preparation (vocational preparation scheme, prevocational training year) (Berufsausbildungsvorbereitung (Niveau 1; BvB, BvB-Reha, BVJ))

Vocational preparation scheme (pre-vocational basic qualification) (Berufvorbereitende Bildungsmaßnahme (berufliche Grundqualifikation)

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