The procedure establishes the manner in which the automatic recognition is performed, by the “Valahia” University of Târgoviște, of the academic positions obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad, for persons applying for an academic position within the university.

This procedure respects the principle of legality, university autonomy, transparency, responsibility, the ethical and deontological norms in force.

The exercise of the rights conferred by holding an academic position in the Romanian higher education system is carried out in accordance with the legal norms in force.

5.3.(1)Academic positions in higher education obtained in accredited higher education institutions from European Union member states, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and in prestigious universities from other states included in the “List of prestigious universities from other states” approved by order of the relevant Ministry and periodically updated, are automatically recognized by the “Valahia” University of Târgoviște.

(2)Academic positions obtained in accredited higher education institutions other than those mentioned in paragraph (1) are recognized only on the basis of an international mutual recognition agreement, concluded at intergovernmental or inter-university level.

(3)The provisions of this procedure benefit Romanian citizens, citizens from European Union member states, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and citizens from third countries.

(4)The occupation of an academic position in the Romanian higher education system is carried out according to the legal norms in force.

The “Valahia” University of Târgoviște consults, if necessary, the National Center for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas (hereinafter referred to as CNRED) and the National Council for Attesting Titles, Diplomas, and University Certificates (hereinafter referred to as CNATDCU).
List of prestigious universities from other states: https://cnred.edu.ro/ro/universitati-de-top

The file for the recognition of academic positions in higher education obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad is registered at the university’s Registry and sent to the Human Resources and Payroll Office, which will forward the file to the Evaluation Commission appointed by the Rector’s decision.

The study documents subject to recognition will be authenticated with the Hague Apostille for states that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, and for other states the study documents will be superlegalized or accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin. Exemption from apostille or superlegalization is allowed under the law, an international treaty to which Romania is a party, or on the basis of reciprocity.

Files that do not contain all the aforementioned documents will not be taken over.

The “Valahia” University of Târgoviște may request clarifications from the competent authority or the holder.

The evaluation commission consists of:

President: - the dean of the faculty

Members: - 2 tenured teaching staff from the Teaching Department similar to the applicant’s specialization

- legal advisor

- representative of the Human Resources and Payroll Office

Alternate members: - 2 tenured teaching staff from the Teaching Department similar to the applicant’s specialization.

The tenured teaching staff, members of the evaluation commission, will be appointed by the dean, with the approval of the Faculty Council.

The evaluation commission is approved by the Board of Directors of the “Valahia” University of Târgoviște.

Based on the Board of Directors’ decision, the rector issues the decision of establishment.

The evaluation commission prepares the Evaluation Report, which contains the solution regarding the recognition request.