Education and training

Requesting recognition of overseas studies

Choose the route according to the purpose and recipient.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Salary evaluation, academic admission and professional licensing are different decisions. Check requirements before ordering translations.

Who is this guide for?

Holders of overseas degrees seeking evaluation in Israel.

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Conditions and exceptions

The linked route is Ministry of Aliyah and Integration evaluation for eligible applicants; it does not grant occupational licensing or academic admission.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Define the recognition purpose

Ask the employer, institution or licensing body what approval is needed and identify holder, institution and award date.
What should you prepare?

Recipient requirement and diploma.

Please note

Salary evaluation does not bind another institution.

03

Collect the study chain

Prepare diploma, official transcript and prior studies; advanced degrees may require earlier degrees too.
What should you prepare?

Diplomas and transcripts.

Please note

A temporary completion letter may not replace a diploma.

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04

Check certification and translation

Read certified-copy requirements and absorption-adviser certification options; check language exemptions before paying for translation.
What should you prepare?

Originals and copies.

Please note

Translation exemptions in this route do not apply universally.

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05

Submit and follow up

Keep submission and supplements and read the evaluation scope before giving it to the recipient.
What should you prepare?

Receipt and evaluation.

Please note

Evaluation is not permission to practise a regulated profession.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Does an apostille establish Israeli recognition?

No. It authenticates origin or signature under its procedure; the competent body separately decides recognition.

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