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Academic recognition applies to formal education. Recognized documents are of elementary, higher or university education. The act of recognition proclaims the foreign educational document to be equal with that of Czech education. Academic recognition is necessary for admission to further study in the Czech Republic.

Academic recognition varies according to the level of education reached.

Professional qualification recognition refers to the recognition of professional qualifications that are necessary for the performance of a certain profession. Professional competence is proved, not only by the evidence of completed education, but also through practice, passing examinations before an examining committee, etc. Professional recognition is provided by authorities with competence in specific professional areas (professional associations or chambers, ministries, etc.). Professional recognition is necessary for the performance of the profession. the professional recognition procedure for EU nationals differs from that of Third Country Nationals (TCN). Third Country Nationals have their professional qualification recognized through the process of academic recognition. In practical terms, this means that EU citizens prove their professional qualification by the certificates of education, practice or by passing oral examinations. Requirements differ for each profession: The document of education or a practice, or combination of both may be required for the recognition process. Third Country Nationals are subject to the same requirements. If the recognition of obtained education is a part of the professional qualification recognition, the educational documents are must be recognized through academic recognition.