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Automatic recognition of the doctoral diploma in sciences or in a professional field, obtained abroad*

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The purpose of this methodology is the internal implementation of Order of the Minister of Education No. 7234 of October 10, 2024, as well as establishing the responsibilities of SNSPA regarding the obligations incumbent upon it according to legal provisions, in a unified, transparent, and legal context, in close correlation with the provisions of Law No. 200/2004 regarding the recognition of diplomas and qualifications for regulated professions in Romania, with subsequent amendments and additions.

The methodology is applied within the National School of Political and Administrative Studies - SNSPA 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 member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and citizens of third countries.

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Entitled persons

Eligible to submit applications for the automatic recognition of the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field are applicants who have obtained the doctoral title 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 outside the countries specified in letter a), among the world's most prestigious higher education institutions, according to the provisions of the Order of the Minister of Education regarding the approval of the list of prestigious universities from other states.

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Regulated professions
The doctoral degree allows access to the teaching profession which is found in Annex no. 2 of Law no. 200 of 2004 regarding the recognition of diplomas and professional qualifications for regulated professions in Romania, with subsequent amendments and additions.*
Required documents

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Semnătură digitală

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Request for recognition*
Descarcă
Formular tipizat
Application for the automatic recognition of the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Identity document and proof of name change (if applicable)*
Descarcă
Scanned document
Identity document and proof of name change (if applicable).*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Doctoral diploma*
Descarcă
Scanned document
Doctoral diploma, including any other document attesting the awarding of the doctoral title, with the mention that the title must correspond to a field accredited to operate within the Multidisciplinary Doctoral School from IOSUD-SNSPA. If the documents are in a language other than Romanian or English, authorized translations in Romanian or English must be attached.*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
CV and list of publications & scientific contributions*
Descarcă
Scanned document
CV, list of publications and scientific contributions in the practiced field. If the documents are in a language other than Romanian or English, authorized translations in Romanian or English will be attached.*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
The academic situation of doctoral studies*
Descarcă
Scanned document
If the documents are in a language other than Romanian or English, authorized translations in Romanian or English shall be attached.*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Other documents*
Descarcă
Scanned document
Other documents, if applicable. If the documents are in a language other than Romanian or English, authorized translations into Romanian or English will be attached.*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Issued documents

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Deadlines
Resolution time:
45
Calendar days
Case filling duration:
10
Calendar days
Notification deadline:
10
Calendar days
Legislation
- Law number 
3020
 dated year 
2024
ORDER no. 3.020 of January 8, 2024 for the approval of the Framework Regulation regarding doctoral university studies ISSUED BY Ministry of Education PUBLISHED IN Official Gazette no. 56 of January 22, 2024*
- Law number 
5760
 dated year 
2024
ORDER no. 5,760 of August 8, 2024 for the approval of the Regulation on the organization and functioning of the National Commission for the Certification of University Titles, Diplomas and Certificates (CNATDCU) ISSUED BY Ministry of Education PUBLISHED IN the Official Gazette no. 799 of August 12, 2024*
- Law number 
937
 dated year 
2024
DECREE no. 937 of June 10, 2024 for the promulgation of the Law regarding the status of research, development and innovation personnel ISSUER President of Romania PUBLISHED IN Official Gazette no. 546 of June 12, 2024*
Appeal routes

The applicant has the right to appeal the decision of the Internal Specialty Evaluation Committee within 10 calendar days from receiving the notification. The appeal formulated by the applicant will be reviewed and resolved by the Appeals Committee within IOSUD- SNSPA within no more than 30 calendar days from the date of registration at the university. The committee's decision on the appeal is final at the SNSPA level and is communicated to both the rector and the applicant at the indicated contact details.

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Additional information
More info:
https://snspa.ro/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Methodology-recognition-PhD-diploma-abroad.pdf*
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Last updated: 
24 April 2026
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National School of Political and Administrative Studies*
*Content marked with an asterisk (*) has been automatically translated and may not fully reflect the original meaning. For objective interpretation, please consult the Romanian version.
National School of Political and Administrative Studies*
localitatea București strada Povernei, nr 6, sector 1, cod poștal 010643, țara România
Telefon: 0372249771
Fax: +40213122535
Email: rectorat@snspa.ro
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