The Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești recognizes the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field, obtained abroad at:

a) accredited higher education or research-development institutions from a member state of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the Swiss Confederation;

b) accredited higher education or research-development institutions included in the List of prestigious universities from other countries, approved by order of the Minister of National Education and updated periodically;

c) accredited higher education or research-development institutions that are subject to an international agreement of mutual recognition, concluded at intergovernmental or interuniversity level.

The doctoral diploma or the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field, obtained at accredited higher education or research-development institutions from abroad, others than those provided for in art.1, are recognized by the National Center for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas (CNRED), which, in justified cases, may request the evaluation of the recognition file by the National Council for Attesting Titles, Diplomas and University Certificates (CNATDCU).

The Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești collaborates permanently with CNRED in order to recognize the diplomas provided for in art. 1 and submits a centralized report of recognition requests every semester.

Recognition is carried out for the purpose of enrolling in postgraduate programs, obtaining habilitation, or occupying a teaching or research position at the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești.