Dichiarazione di Valore – (Declaration of value) 

How do I make my UK degree valid in Italy?

If you’re planning to move to Italy, you might need to officially recognise your qualifications.

This is especially the case if you:

• Go to an Italian university (Masters Degree, Doctorate etc.)
• Go to work in a public body in Italy (e.g. education institutions, schools, the public sector).
• Obtain a Blue Card work permit (see UK Government Guidance)

Validating your UK award starts with the Dichiarazione di Valore- or Declaration of Value.

What is a Declaration of Value?

A Declaration of Value is a certificate from the Italian Consulate. It confirms your degree from the country where you studied is valid and genuine.

It describes your qualification and confirms its value in the education system where you earned it.

This serves as the first stage of the recognition of the award in Italy.

The value statement contains the following details:

• Last name, first name, birth date, and place of birth of the holder
• Issuing institution of the degree
• Issue date of the degree
• Serial number
• Educational institution where the student took or completed the course
• Field of study / area of focus
• Length of the study program
• Average score of the final exam
• Professional qualification obtained after completing the studies
• Short summary of the national education system based on the Teaching Law No. 84 of July 24, 1995.