Anabin (KMK Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen) is Germany's official diploma recognition database, run by the Conference of Education Ministers. Universities, consulates, and employment offices use this data.
Anabin classification:
| Code | Meaning |
| H+ | Fully recognized — equivalent to German Abitur, direct application possible |
| H+- | Partially recognized — valid for some fields, university decides |
| H- | Not directly recognized — Studienkolleg or 1-2 semesters of university required |
Turkish high school diploma: H+ (direct application).
Searchable:
1. Country (Türkiye → all universities and diploma types)
2. University (e.g. ITU → registered? which programs recognized?)
3. Diploma type (High school, Bachelor, Master, PhD)
4. Field name (Engineering, Medicine with special rules)
Important: Anabin is informational. Final decision rests with the university's International Office.
Official source:
anabin.kmk.org →Frequently Asked Questions
How is Turkish diploma classified in Anabin? ▾
Turkish high school diploma is H+ (directly recognized). University diplomas are also mostly H+ for registered universities.
My university is not in Anabin — what to do? ▾
Submit documents to the university's International Office for manual recognition. If APS-required nationality, also apply for APS.
What does H+- mean? ▾
Partially recognized — direct application possible for SOME fields. Eligible fields are listed in Anabin.