Your Medical Degree, Recognized in the DACH Region
Kankoon guides medical specialty students and graduates step-by-step through Approbation, Nostrifikation, and MEBEKO recognition—from curriculum equivalency audits and sworn translations to Fachsprachprüfung (FSP) coaching and hospital placement.
Kankoon Equalization Dossier
Dr. Aaref Mayoh
Human Medicine · Approbation Track (Bavaria, DE)
Curriculum & Stundentafel Audit
Completed · 96% Equivalency Match
Sworn Translations & Apostille
Completed · 14/14 Documents Certified
Fachsprachprüfung (FSP C1 Medizin)
In Progress · Bavarian Chamber Simulation
Approbationsurkunde Issuance
Scheduled · Est. 8 Weeks
4,200+
Certificates Equalized
98.4%
First-Submission Approval
3
DACH Countries (DE · AT · CH)
4
Medical Specialties Covered
Tailored Equalization for Every Healthcare Specialty
Whether you are a final-year medical student planning clinical rotations or a specialist physician seeking full Approbation, our regulatory team maps your exact curriculum.
Human Medicine
Humanmedizin · Approbation & Facharzt
End-to-end handling of Approbation, temporary Berufserlaubnis, Gutachter curriculum comparison, FSP & Kenntnisprüfung preparation, plus Famulatur/PJ clinical electives for students.
- Full Approbation & Berufserlaubnis filing across all 16 Bundesländer
- Gutachter curriculum audit to bypass Kenntnisprüfung via equivalency
- Facharzt (specialist) recognition & clinical rotation placement for students
Dentistry
Zahnmedizin · Zahnärztliche Approbation
Specialized equalization for dental degrees, prosthetic and conservative dentistry credit verification, and hands-on preparation for the practical Dental Kenntnisprüfung.
- Detailed prosthetic & clinical hours verification (Stundentafel)
- Dental Fachsprachprüfung (FSP) patient-dentist communication simulations
- Practical phantom-head & chairside Kenntnisprüfung exam coaching
Pharmacy
Pharmazie · Apotheker-Approbation
Navigate state pharmacy chambers (Landesapothekerkammern), pharmaceutical law exams, and Practical Year (PhiP) placements in community or hospital pharmacies.
- Equivalency assessment for pharmaceutical chemistry & pharmacology hours
- Preparation for Pharmazeutische Gesetzeskunde & FSP Pharmacy
- Direct placement for Praktisches Jahr (PhiP) & hospital fellowships
Nursing & Allied Health
Pflegefachkräfte · Anerkennung & Fast-Track
Fast-track professional recognition (Defizitbescheid clearance) via adaptation courses (Anpassungslehrgang) or knowledge tests, paired with accelerated employer visa sponsorship.
- Accelerated recognition under §81a AufenthG (Fast-Track Visa)
- Choice between Anpassungslehrgang or Kenntnisprüfung
- B2 Care German (B2 Pflege) training & direct hospital contract matching
Interactive DACH Eligibility & Pathway Finder
Configure your academic profile below to generate your custom certificate equalization roadmap, required exams, timeline, and interactive document readiness score.
1. Configure Your Profile
Recommended Recognition Pathway — Human Medicine (Germany)
Landesprüfungsamt (LPA) & Landesärztekammer
Approbation & Berufserlaubnis (§3 BÄO / ZHG / PflBG)
B2 General German + C1 Fachsprachprüfung (FSP)
9 – 14 Months (incl. German B2/C1)
Recognition Track
Deficit Audit (Gutachten) or Kenntnisprüfung (KP)
Interactive Document Readiness Checklist
Check the documents you already have ready to calculate your dossier readiness score:
Compare Equalization Rules Across Germany, Austria & Switzerland
Each DACH nation has distinct licensing boards, exam formats, and compensation structures. Kankoon optimizes your application for the fastest authority.
Germany
Deutschland
Largest medical job market in Europe with 16 state licensing pathways
Licensing Body
Landesprüfungsamt (LPA) & ZAB Bonn
Official Credential
Approbationsurkunde & Berufserlaubnis
Language Standard
B2 General + C1 Fachsprachprüfung
Work Permit Track
EU Blue Card (Blaue Karte EU) & §16d Recognition Visa
Resident / Entry Salary
€5,400 – €6,800 / mo (Resident) · €8,500+ (Specialist)
Germany — Kankoon Advantages
- Strategic selection among 16 Bundesländer based on your university syllabus
- Option to bypass the Kenntnisprüfung via detailed curriculum Gutachten
- Work immediately under temporary Berufserlaubnis while completing Approbation
- High demand across university hospitals, MVZ clinics, and rural medical centers
How Kankoon Equalizes Your Certificate in 5 Clear Steps
We eliminate bureaucratic guesswork, authority rejections, and translation errors with a structured digital workflow.
Curriculum & Stundentafel Audit
Our regulatory specialists compare your university transcript and subject hours line-by-line against the German Approbationsordnung, Austrian MedUni criteria, or Swiss MEBEKO standards.
Sworn Translations, Apostille & ZAB
Court-certified German translators (beeidigte Übersetzer) in Germany prepare your entire dossier with proper Apostille/legalization so authorities accept it on the first submission.
Medical German & FSP Simulation
1-on-1 training with German senior physicians for the C1 Fachsprachprüfung: Arzt-Patienten-Gespräch (anamnesis), Arzt-Arzt-Gespräch (case presentation), and Arztbrief writing.
Authority Filing & Deficit Clearance
We submit your complete application to the target Landesprüfungsamt, MedUni, or MEBEKO, handle all official correspondence in German, and represent your file for Gutachten review.
Kenntnisprüfung Prep, Visa & Placement
Receive targeted exam protocols for your examining commission, obtain your §16d / Blue Card visa, and interview directly with our partner hospitals in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Choose the Right Equalization Plan for Your Journey
Flexible milestones for students preparing early or graduates ready for full authority submission.
Student & Dossier Audit
Ideal for medical specialty students & early planners
€490
One-time complete dossier audit
Know your exact curriculum gaps and best DACH state before you graduate.
- Line-by-line Stundentafel & ECTS equivalency report
- Best Bundesland / Canton selection strategy
- Personalized document & Apostille checklist
- Famulatur / PJ clinical elective application templates
- 60-minute 1-on-1 strategy call with a DACH licensing advisor
Complete Approbation Track
For graduates seeking full equalization in DE, AT or CH
€2,450
Or 3 interest-free milestone installments
Full authority management, sworn translations, and medical exam preparation.
- Everything in Student & Dossier Audit
- Sworn German translation package (up to 15 pages included)
- Full application filing & legal representation with LPA / MedUni / MEBEKO
- Gutachter curriculum defense dossier to minimize exam deficits
- FSP (C1 Medical German) & Kenntnisprüfung mock exam academy
- Dedicated bilingual case manager (English, German & Arabic)
VIP All-Inclusive & Placement
Turnkey relocation, equalization & guaranteed hospital interviews
€3,900
Milestone-based with placement support
From home-country graduation to signing your first DACH hospital contract.
- Everything in Complete Approbation Track
- Unlimited sworn translations & ZAB / Gutachten fee coordination
- Unlimited 1-on-1 FSP & Kenntnisprüfung coaching with German Chief Physicians
- Embassy visa filing (§16d / Blue Card / Red-White-Red Card) & blocked account setup
- Direct job interviews with 80+ partner hospitals in Germany, Austria & Switzerland
Medical Professionals Practicing Across DACH With Kankoon
Read how students and graduates turned complex German bureaucracy into approved medical licenses.
"Kankoon audited my 6-year medical syllabus and prepared a detailed Gutachten file for North Rhine-Westphalia. My curriculum was recognized as equivalent without needing to sit the Kenntnisprüfung!"
Dr. Tariq Al-Khatib
Internal Medicine Resident · University Hospital Essen, Germany
"As a dentist, the practical exam in Germany felt overwhelming. Kankoon's dental FSP simulations and sworn translation team saved me at least 8 months of back-and-forth with the Munich authority."
Dr. Sara Haddad
Licensed Dentist (Zahnärztin) · Munich, Bavaria
"I started working with Kankoon during my final year of medical school. By the time my diploma was issued, my Famulatur was completed, my C1 Medizin was passed, and my Austrian Nostrifikation went smoothly."
Dr. Omar Mansour
Surgical Resident · Vienna, Austria
Everything You Need to Know About DACH Certificate Equalization
Clear answers on Approbation, Nostrifikation, MEBEKO, and language requirements.
Speak With a DACH Medical Licensing Specialist
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DACH Regulatory Hubs
- 🇩🇪Munich, Germany — Approbation & ZAB Desk
- 🇦🇹Vienna, Austria — MedUni Nostrifikation Desk
- 🇨🇭Zurich, Switzerland — MEBEKO Advisory Desk