About this site
Your guide to physiotherapy regulation across all EU and EEA countries
Physiotherapy is one of the most mobile professions in Europe, yet navigating the rules for working across borders remains complex. This site brings together clear, up-to-date information on how the physiotherapist profession is regulated, recognised and practised across the 27 EU Member States and the EEA countries.
Whether you are a physiotherapist planning to work in another country, an educator designing a curriculum, or a policymaker involved in professional qualifications, this resource is built for you.
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Regulation by country
Access requirements, protected titles, scope of practice and autonomy levels for every EU/EEA state.
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Education and training standards
EQF levels, ECTS credits, clinical hours, training subjects and competences required for entry-level practice.
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Professional mobility and recognition
How the EU Professional Qualifications Directive applies to physiotherapists, including the European Professional Card and Common Training Framework developments.
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EU legal framework
Plain-language explanations of the directives, articles and policy processes that shape how physiotherapy is governed across Europe.
29
EU and EEA countries covered
626K
Physiotherapists working in the EU
4th
Most mobile profession in the EU by recognition decisions
65K+
Cross-border qualification decisions since 1999
