Ireland · Licensing & Skills

QQI-NARIC qualification recognition

Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) provides the NARIC Ireland service, comparing international qualifications to the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Anyone with an international degree needing official equivalence in Ireland.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Completed post-secondary or higher education degree from an accredited institution abroad
Process

How the process works

  1. Search the NARIC Ireland online database for immediate comparability statement
  2. If not listed, submit individual evaluation request
  3. Download official Statement of Comparability
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Degree parchment, official academic transcripts
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Used by DETE for Critical Skills permits and by Irish employers and universities to confirm degree equivalence.

Official source: QQI — NARIC Ireland. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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