Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
I do not own a credit card, what can I do?
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You might be able to borrow a credit card from a friend or family member. The person applying for the assessment and the holder of the credit card do not have to be the same.
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You might use a Prepaid Credit Card. A Prepaid Credit Card is used like a normal credit card. However, in contrast to a normal credit card, a prepaid credit card works like a gift card where you have to top up funds first before you can spend them. The card is issued by financial institutions.
Is it possible to pay without credit card?
At the moment payment is possible only by credit card.
Can I pay directly at the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research?
No. A payment directly at the Ministry is not possible.
Why does the status say “Application not found, please check your link!“ when I open the link in the e-mail?
As soon as the assessment of your application has been completed, the applicant has no longer access to the online application form. You may receive your reply via email.
Is it possible to withdraw my application, in case there will be no benefit on my part?
Yes. In case the evaluation of your application proves that you will not benefit from an assessment of your higher education qualifications you will be notified via email. In this case, you have the option to withdraw your application without charges.
Is it possible to apply for financial support for the assessment of higher education qualifications?
Yes, the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) offers financial support for recognized refugees and people granted subsidiary protection as well as people who acquired their qualifications abroad. You may be reimbursed, for instance, for the fees for the assessment of higher education qualifications. For more information concerning refundable costs and how to apply for financial support, visit the homepage of The Austrian Integration Fund ÖIF or follow the link.
For the admission to a study programme in Austria, the assessment of my secondary school leaving certificate/ higher education qualification by ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA is required by the university. May I apply by mail or via the electronical system AAIS?
Neither nor. The assessment by ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA is no requirement for access and admission to an Austrian study programme. All qualification-related documents are examined and assessed by the University/University of Applied Sciences/Private University/University College for Teacher Education itself. You may apply directly with the chosen institution. The assessment of ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA serves the purpose of integration on the labour market.
What kind of procedure does exist for the confirmation of a secondary school certificate/ secondary school leaving certificate?
To get assessed your secondary school certificate/ secondary school leaving certificate please skip into www.asbb.at. The competent authority is also the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research. The assessment is cost-free.
What does the residence authority need regarding Module 1 of the Integration Agreement?
The residence authority needs a „Confirmation in terms of Integration Law“ regarding Module 1 of the Integration Agreement:
Confirmations in terms of Integration Law are solely issued for Nationals of Third Countries (if you do not have EU/EEA or Swiss nationality you are a "national of a third country"), who have to sign or have already signed an Integration Agreement.
The competent residence authority requests the confirmation according to § 9 para. 4 subpara. 3 of the Integration Act – IntG, with the relevant certificates or diplomas attached, via enic-naric@oead.at and then receives the confirmation directly.
What is a quick assessment?
For higher education qualifications, which are eligible in the view of ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA, a quick assessment is available. This is a facilitated assessment in accordance with § 6 para. 2 of the Recognition and Assessment Act, Federal Law Gazette I No. 55/2016. It is free of charge.
The quick assessment provides information on the level and the NQF level of the Austrian educational qualification to which the foreign higher education qualification is comparable. Moreover, it includes a content-related comparison to a corresponding Austrian study programme. It is intended for use in the Austrian labor market and should support the employer or the employment agency (e.g. AMS) in evaluating foreign higher education qualifications.
The decision whether to process the application by way of a quick assessment or assessment is up to ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA. There is no choice for applicants.
What is the difference between quick assessment and assessment?
The quick assessment is a facilitated assessment in accordance with § 6 para. 2 of the Recognition and Assessment Act, Federal Law Gazette I No. 55/2016. It provides an evaluation of the assessed foreign higher education qualification at a glance and is free of charge.
Beyond the information provided in the quick assessment, the assessment includes additional information needed for the evaluation of certain foreign higher education qualifications. The following fees are charged:
- € 150,- for the assessment of up to two qualifications per application
- € 200,- for the assessment of three or more qualifications per application
From both forms of assessment, no legal claims and no information about the use of foreign academic degrees in Austria can be derived.
The decision whether to process the application by way of a quick assessment or assessment is up to of ENIC NARIC AUSTRIA. There is no choice for applicants.