Statement of Comparability for university degrees from Pakistan
This guide provides information on the application for a Statement of
Comparability at the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).
Application – step by step
1. Make sure that the ZAB can issue a Statement of Comparability for your
type of degree (see following page).
2. Fill out the application form on the ZAB website.
3. Print out the application form.
4. Sign the application form.
5. Compile the documents (photocopies and translations) that are required
for your Statement of Comparability – our checklist will help you.
6. Send your application form along with the documents to the ZAB address
on the front page of the application form by post.
Please note
Please do not submit original documents. Please only send photocopies.
Whether documents need to be certified or translated is indicated in the
checklist.
• regular photocopy (a photocopy which you can make yourself)
• certified photocopy (a photocopy certified by a notary public or public
authority)
We will return your documents to you together with the Statement of
Comparability. We assume no liability for unsolicited original documents.
Further information on certified photocopies and translations can be found on
the ZAB website.
Please consider the environment and do not submit folders or plastic sheet
protectors.
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Which degrees can a Statement of Comparability be issued for?
A Statement of Comparability can be issued for the following degrees
• Doctoral degree (PhD)
• Master’s degree
• Postgraduate Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree
The ZAB can only issue a Statement of Comparability if your degree program
and/or university were recognized at the time of your graduation. For more
information, see: www.hec.gov.pk/english/pages/home.aspx
A Statement of Comparability cannot be issued for the following degrees
• Certificates
• Diplomas
The following degrees are below the bachelor‘s degree level
The following degrees do not correspond to a German bachelor‘s degree.
Although the ZAB can issue a Statement of Comparability, the degrees will be
evaluated as below the bachelor's degree level in Germany.
• Two-year bachelor degree programs
Checklist
This checklist helps you compile the required documents. You do not need to
submit it with your application.
These documents are required for a Statement of Comparability
◯ Application form with your signature
◯ Official diploma with the HEC Attestation Stamp in English as a certified
photocopy
◯ Transcript of records for the entire degree program with the HEC
Attestation Stamp in English as a certified photocopy
◯ Secondary school graduation certificate (Higher Secondary School
Certificate) as a regular photocopy
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◯ Identity document (passport or identity card) as a regular photocopy
These documents are required only if the following applies to you
Did you obtain any previous degrees?
The ZAB needs documents regarding your entire time in higher education. For
example, if you need an evaluation of a master’s degree, you have to submit the
documents regarding your bachelor’s degree, too.
◯ Official diplomas of all previous degrees in the original language(s) as
regular photocopies
◯ Transcripts of records of all previous degrees in the original language(s) as
regular photocopies
If you received your previous degrees in Pakistan, you have to submit regular
photocopies of the diplomas and transcripts of records with the HEC Attestation Stamp.
Did you transfer credits from another degree program, vocational training,
or other qualifications?
If you, for instance, transferred to another university, you have to submit the
transcript of records of the previous university, too.
◯ Proof of the transferred credits as a regular photocopy
Has your name changed since your diploma was issued (e.g. through
marriage)?
◯ Official proof of name change (e.g. marriage certificate) as a regular
photocopy
Are you a recognized refugee or asylum seeker?
It may be necessary for the ZAB to check the authenticity of your documents. For
this purpose, we may have to obtain information from the relevant institutions in
your home country. If you do not agree to this, we will require:
◯ Refugee ID or asylum notice as a regular photocopy
Do you need the Statement of Comparability for a Blue Card application?
◯ Employment contract or written confirmation of employment from the
employer as a regular photocopy
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Additional documents & information
If we need additional documents or information to evaluate your degree, we will
contact you by email. Please check your email regularly.
We are looking forward to your application
If you have any questions, please consult the ZAB website or contact our support
team.
