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Procedure regarding the automatic recognition of the status of PhD supervisor and habilitation obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad by the "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timişoara*

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The provisions of this procedure apply to Romanian citizens, citizens of member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and citizens of third countries, who have acquired the legal right to supervise doctorates in accredited higher education or research and development institutions abroad.

They can obtain the habilitation recognition certificate, as follows:

a) specialists who have the status of doctoral supervisor in one of the member states of the European Union or the European Economic Area or in the Swiss Confederation automatically acquire the status of doctoral supervisor in Romania through the recognition and issuance of the habilitation recognition certificate by IOSUD - UMFVBT;

b) specialists who have the status of doctoral supervisor in one of the higher education institutions outside the countries mentioned in point a), among the most prestigious higher education institutions in the world, according to the provisions of the order of the Minister of Education regarding the approval of the list of prestigious universities from other states, automatically acquire the status of doctoral supervisor in Romania through the recognition and issuance of the habilitation recognition certificate by IOSUD - UMFVBT;

c) specialists who are doctoral supervisors within institutions abroad, other than those provided in point a) or b), acquire the status of doctoral supervisor in Romania through the recognition and issuance of the habilitation recognition certificate by IOSUD – UMFVBT, based on an international mutual recognition agreement. The exercise of the rights conferred by the status of doctoral supervisor in the Romanian higher education system is carried out according to the legal norms in force.

Details about the procedure can be found:

https://www.umft.ro/ro/reglementari-angajati/

https://www.umft.ro/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Metodologie-privind-recunoasterea-calitatii-de-conducator-de-doctorat-abilitarii-obt.-in-strainatate-S-26.03.2025-Ed-I.pdf


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Entitled persons
Regulated professions
The doctoral degree is found in Annex no. 2 of Law no. 200 of 2004 regarding the recognition of diplomas and professional qualifications for regulated professions in Romania, with subsequent amendments and additions.*
Required documents

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Identity document*
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Scanned document
Passport/Identity card, certified true copy and legalized translations into Romanian (if applicable, for documents issued abroad)*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Request for recognition*
Descarcă
Formular tipizat
Request for recognition - attached*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Proof of payment of the fee*
Descarcă
Scanned document
Copy of proof of payment of the fee, in the amount of 150 euros*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Proof of name change*
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Scanned document
Proof of name change, a certified copy and notarized translations in Romanian (if applicable, for documents issued abroad)*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Doctoral diploma*
Descarcă
Scanned document
Doctoral diploma, certified copy of the original doctoral diploma, if obtained in Romania, or certified copy of the original doctoral diploma and authorized and/or legalized/superlegalized translation, in Romanian, if the diploma was obtained from an accredited foreign higher education institution*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
The document by which the doctoral diploma was recognized, in case the doctoral diploma was obtained abroad*
Descarcă
Scanned document
The document by which the doctoral diploma was recognized, in case the doctoral diploma was obtained abroad, in original or certified true copy of the original*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Diploma/certificate attesting the status of PhD supervisor or habilitation*
Descarcă
Scanned document
Diploma/certificate attesting the status of PhD supervisor or habilitation, copy and certified translation, in Romanian*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Europass CV*
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Scanned document
Europass CV in Romanian or English that should contain information regarding previous doctoral supervision activity (if applicable)*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
The complete list of scientific papers or the complete list of works from the entire teaching activity*
Descarcă
Scanned document
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
The record of fulfillment of the minimum necessary and mandatory standards for obtaining the habilitation certificate*
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The compliance form for the minimal necessary and mandatory standards for obtaining the habilitation certificate - annex 3a for the field of Medicine, Pharmacy or annex 3b for the field of Dentistry (printed double-sided and signed + electronic format word and PDF). The declared publications from annex 2a/annex 2b will be attached only in electronic PDF format (each separately, in the order of completion in the tables).*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
The portfolio of scientific works*
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Scanned document
The portfolio of scientific works considered relevant by the candidate, developed in the targeted doctoral field, published after the awarding of the Doctor of Science title; relevant scientific papers, minimum 5 and maximum 10, in full, accompanied by a link. A table of contents (Word format) will be attached to the portfolio. The scientific papers in the portfolio will be submitted in electronic PDF format, each paper separately, numbered in order, according to the table of contents (Annex 4). The table of contents and the works in the portfolio will also be submitted in printed double-sided format.*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Issued documents

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Decision of recognition or non-recognition*
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Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
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Deadlines
Resolution time:
30
Calendar days
Case filling duration:
30
Calendar days
Notification deadline:
30
Calendar days
Appeal routes

The decision not to recognize the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation within IOSUD - UMFVBT can be contested only once, within 30 days from the notification, by submitting a motivated request at the UMFVBT Registry or by email at abilitare@umft.ro.

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Last updated: 
20 May 2025
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Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara*
*Content marked with an asterisk (*) has been automatically translated and may not fully reflect the original meaning. For objective interpretation, please consult the Romanian version.
Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara*
P-ta Eftimie Murgu nr. 2, cod poștal 300014
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