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 member states of the European Union, of the European Economic Area, from the Swiss Confederation and citizens from third countries.

The methodology applies within IOSUD-UPT with regard to 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, 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 in a member state of the European Union, the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation;

b) accredited higher education institutions outside the countries provided for in letter a), among the most prestigious higher education institutions in the world, according to the provisions of the Minister of Education Order 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 from accredited higher education institutions based on a bilateral international mutual recognition agreement concluded at 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 from accredited higher education institutions from other states than those provided in paragraphs (1) or (2).

(4) The recognition by IOSUD-UPT is carried out for the purpose of enrolling in postgraduate study programs, obtaining habilitation, occupying a teaching or research position within IOSUD UPT, participating in programs and projects funded by European and international funds or in other purposes concerning teaching and research activities 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 for in Art.1, is done by CNRED.

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