This methodology describes the steps for the recognition of the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field obtained abroad by Romanian citizens, citizens of EU member states, of the European Economic Area, from the Swiss Confederation, and citizens from third countries.

The methodology applies within IOSUD-UPT regarding the recognition of the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field obtained abroad by Romanian citizens, citizens of EU member states, of the European Economic Area, from the Swiss Confederation, and citizens from third countries.

Art.1.
(1) IOSUD UPT through the Doctoral School automatically recognizes the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field
obtained at:

a) accredited higher education institutions from a member state of the European Union, the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation;

b) accredited higher education institutions from outside the countries provided at letter a), which are among the most prestigious higher education institutions in the world, according to the provisions of the Order of the Minister of Education no. 4002/12.03.2024 regarding the approval of the list of prestigious universities from other states.

(2) IOSUD- UPT through the Doctoral School recognizes the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field obtained at accredited higher education institutions based on an international convention of mutual recognition, concluded at an intergovernmental level.

(3) IOSUD-UPT through the Doctoral School recognizes the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field obtained at accredited higher education institutions from states other than those provided in par. (1) or (2).

(4) Recognition by IOSUD - UPT is carried out for the purpose of enrollment in postgraduate study programs, obtaining habilitation, holding a teaching or research position within IOSUD UPT, participation in programs and projects funded by European and international funds or for other purposes related to teaching and research activity within IOSUD UPT.

Art.2. The recognition of doctoral diplomas and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field, for purposes other than those provided in art.1, is carried out by CNRED.

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