The procedure is described in Methodology regarding the recognition of the doctoral degree in sciences or in a professional field, obtained abroad, as well as the status of doctoral supervisor obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad, approved by the Senate of the "Aurel Vlaicu" University of Arad on 25.07.2019. This methodology applies within the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of the "Aurel Vlaicu" University of Arad.

The status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation obtained in accredited higher education institutions from member states of the European Union, of the European Economic Area, of the Swiss Confederation, and in prestigious universities from other states provided in the List of prestigious universities from other states, approved by order of the Minister of National Education and Scientific Research and periodically updated, is automatically recognized by the "Aurel Vlaicu" University of Arad.

The status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation obtained at other accredited higher education institutions abroad, other than those mentioned above, is recognized only based on an international mutual recognition agreement, concluded at intergovernmental or interuniversity level.

The provisions of this procedure apply to Romanian citizens, citizens from member states of the European Union, of the European Economic Area, of the Swiss Confederation and citizens from third countries.

For the recognition of the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation, the applicant submits the recognition file to the "Aurel Vlaicu" University of Arad, file which must include the following documents:

a) Recognition application;

b) Identity document and proof of name change (if applicable);

c) Doctoral degree, if the study document is obtained in Romania or at one of the accredited higher education institutions listed in the List of prestigious universities from other states, approved by order of the Minister of National Education and Scientific Research and periodically updated, or the recognition certificate issued by CNRED, if the study document was obtained at other accredited higher education institutions abroad;

d) Degree/certificate attesting the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation, issued by the institutions specified in art. 5, para (1) and (2); e) CV and list of publications & scientific contributions. The file is registered after the verification of documents.