
Working in Germany Pharmacists – Foreign Educational Qualifications
Pharmacy in Germany
Anyone wishing to work as a pharmacist in Baden-Württemberg with a foreign educational qualification, in addition to a residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment, requires a permit to practice the pharmacist profession (Berufserlaubnis) or licence (Approbation). Additionally a registration with the State Chamber of Pharmacists (Landesapothekerkammer Baden-Württemberg) is required.
Other conditions apply for students or research activities. Details on this should be clarified at the home university through the local academic foreign service. The universities in Baden-Württemberg can also provide assistance. Further information can be found on the website of the respective university (University of Heidelberg, University of Tübingen, University of Freiburg)
Information on the recognition procedure for foreign educational qualifications
- Information sheet recognition process of foreign educational qualifications
- Application for a pharmacist licence in case of professional qualification obtained in the EU
- Application for a pharmacist licence in case of professional qualification obtained outside the EU
- Application for a pharmacist licence in case of professional qualification obtained outside the EU – 2
- Application for a pharmacist licence in case of professional qualification obtained outside the EU – 3
- Information sheet Theory exam
- Info-Flyer: Professional Recognition of Academic Health Professions
Occupational language examination (Fachsprachenprüfung) in German
Pharmacists who have completed their training abroad must have pharmaceutical terminology skills in a profession-specific context at C1 German language level. This is proven in the occupational language examination, which is taken at the Baden-Württemberg State Chamber of Pharmacists (Landesapothekerkammer Baden-Württemberg).
First select your preferred date.
Then fill out the registration form.
Send the form by e-mail to Isa Güthler (contact below).
Examination dates 2025
Date | Booking Status |
Tuesday, 16.09.2025 | fully booked |
Thursday, 18.09.2025 | fully booked |
Tuesday, 23.09.2025 | fully booked |
Thursday, 25.09.2025 | fully booked |
Tuesday, 07.10.2025 | |
Thursday, 09.10.2025 | |
Donnerstag, 16.10.2025 | |
Thursday, 21.10.2025 | |
Tuesday, 06.11.2025 | |
Thursday, 13.11.2025 | |
Thursday, 20.11.2025 | |
Tuesday, 25.11.2025 | |
Thursday, 27.11.2025 | |
Tuesday, 02.12.2025 | |
Tuesday, 09.12.2025 | |
Thursday, 11.12.2025 |
Please note: Individual appointments (beyond the dates published here) are possible in individual cases. Please contact Isa Güthler if required.