Architektenkammer - Recht zur Führung der Berufsbezeichnung "Landschaftsarchitektin" / "Landschaftsarchitekt" (ausländische Qualifikation, Niederlassung)

If you wish to settle permanently in Thuringia and use the professional title "landscape architect", you must be entered in the list of architects. You must apply for registration.

The professional title "landscape architect" is regulated in Thuringia. This means that the use of these professional titles is bound by legal regulations (Thuringian Chamber of Architects and Engineers Act - ThürAIKG -) to the possession of certain professional qualifications.

If you wish to settle permanently in Thuringia and use the professional title of "landscape architect", you must be entered in the corresponding list of architects at the Thuringian Chamber of Architects. Registration must be applied for.

Registration in the list of architects in the field of landscape architecture and thus the authorization to use the professional title "landscape architect" is helpful for the exercise of your professional activity, but is not a mandatory requirement. This means that you can also apply for a job on the job market and carry out the activities of a landscape architect (e.g. as an employee in an architectural office) without being entered in the corresponding list of architects. However, you may not then use the protected professional title of "landscape architect".

As a rule, you will need the following documents in particular:

• Proof of main residence, professional establishment or place of predominant professional activity in Thuringia
• Proof of identity
• Proof of citizenship
• Proof of training acquired abroad
• Proof of relevant professional experience
• Further documents, if applicable

As a rule, copies of all documents and certificates must be submitted. All documents and certificates must be translated into German by a publicly appointed or sworn interpreter or translator.

At least EUR 150 up to a maximum of EUR 400

One of the prerequisites for entry in the relevant list of architects is a university degree in landscape architecture with a standard period of study of at least three years. In addition, further registration requirements must be met.

The assessment (equivalence / significant differences) of a foreign professional qualification in relation to a German reference qualification can only be considered as part of a registration procedure; the ThürAIKG does not provide for an independent recognition procedure with a final decision on the merits.

Qualifications from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland

For EU/EEA/Swiss nationals and persons treated as such (e.g. family members, spouses of EU citizens, third-country nationals with long-term residence status), proof of training that is required in an EU/EEA country/Switzerland (regulated profession) is sufficient to obtain permission to use the professional title "landscape architect" in that country; if the profession is not regulated in the country of origin, the guarantee of knowledge provided by the regulation is replaced by proof of one year's professional experience or by any regulated training provided. If the foreign professional qualification differs significantly from the registration requirements applicable to graduates in landscape architecture from a German university, the Chamber of Architects will impose compensatory measures (aptitude test, adaptation course).

In the case of (non-equivalent) third-country nationals, the recognition of their training certificates in landscape architecture requires that their equivalence with the corresponding German qualification (reference qualification) be established beforehand. If there are significant differences, the Chamber of Architects will impose compensatory measures (aptitude test, adaptation course).

Qualifications from third countries

The prerequisite for the recognition of training certificates in landscape architecture issued in third countries is that their equivalence with the corresponding German qualification (reference qualification) is established beforehand. If there are significant differences, the Chamber of Architects will impose compensatory measures (aptitude test, adaptation course).

Registration procedures can also be processed via the technical systems of the single point of contact:

The Chamber of Architects shall decide on the application for entry in the list of architects specializing in landscape architecture within three months of receipt of the complete documentation. In individual cases, the deadline may be extended once by up to one month if this is justified due to the special nature of the matter.

No deadlines need to be observed.

The recognition and qualification advice centers of the "Integration through Qualification" network (IQ network) will be happy to advise and support you before, during and after the recognition procedure.

No review in preliminary proceedings (opposition proceedings) is required before an administrative court action is brought against a decision of the registration committee at the Chamber of Architects.

• Right to use the professional title "Landscape architect" (foreign qualification, establishment)
• The use of the professional title "landscape architect" is linked to the possession of certain professional qualifications.
• Anyone wishing to use the professional title must apply for registration with the Chamber of Architects.
• A written application must be submitted together with the required documents.
• Application also possible online.
• Fees apply.
• Responsible: Thuringia Chamber of Architects

Please contact the Thuringia Chamber of Architects.

The Thuringian application system for administrative services (ThAVEL) provides you with the necessary application document on a virtual desk.

You can also submit your informal application in writing to the competent authority.