This procedure is described in the Methodology on automatic recognition by Spiru Haret University of Bucharest of the candidate’s capacity as a PhD supervisor or of their certification awarded by foreign accredited higher education institutions, approved by the Senate of Spiru Haret University by Decision no. 43 of 7 March 2017. It is applicable to the candidates who have acquired the capacity as a PhD supervisor or related certification in accredited higher education institutions from: - European Union Member States; - European Economic Area member states; - Swiss Confederation; - other states included in the List of prestigious universities from other countries, approved by order of the Line Minister and undergoing regular updating. Time limit to file a challenge The decision of failure to recognise the capacity as PhD supervisor or related certification can be challenged within 10 days from date of communication. The challenge shall be resolved within 5 days since its registration. The decision shall be communicated to the person filing the challenge within 3 days from its adoption. Means of appeal The decision may be appealed against to the Ministry of Education / National Centre for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas / National Council for Certification of Academic Titles, Diplomas and Certificates / competent courts of law from the Romanian territory. Further details on the procedure are available here: https://spiruharet.ro/data/metodologii/metodologie_68_14.pdf Contact information: 13 Ion Ghica Street, Sector 3, Bucharest; Postcode – 030045; Telephone number: (004021) 455.1000; 314.00.75; 314.00.76; Email: info@spiruharet.ro Institution in charge: Spiru Haret University; Town: BUCHAREST; Type of services provided: national and cross border; Resolution term: 60 calendar days; File storage term: 50 years; File submission term: 15 calendar days; Notification upon expiry of the resolution term: 3 calendar days.