This methodology establishes the way in which the Military Technical Academy "Ferdinand I" recognizes the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences obtained abroad, in compliance with the principles of legality, university autonomy, transparency, responsibility, and the ethical and deontological norms in force. The Military Technical Academy "Ferdinand I" recognizes the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences obtained at:

• Accredited institutions of higher education or research and development from a member state of the European Union, the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation;
• Accredited institutions of higher education or research and development included in the List of prestigious universities from other states, approved by order of the Minister of National Education and periodically updated;
• Accredited institutions of higher education or research and development that are the subject of an international convention of mutual recognition, concluded at the intergovernmental or inter-university level.

The provisions of this methodology apply to Romanian citizens, citizens from member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and third-country citizens.
This methodology is valid and produces legal effects only at the level of the Military Technical Academy "Ferdinand I".