This procedure regulates the recognition at the “Vasile Goldi?” Western University of Arad, of the doctoral diploma and title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field, awarded abroad The procedure apply to the Romanian citizens, the citizens form European Union, European Economic Area Member States and to the citizens of Swiss Confederation who had the quality of PhD who are PhD supervisors in a higher education institution accredited abroad. There are eligible for automatic recognition the doctoral diplomas and titles of doctor in sciences or in a professional field, awarded by: a) Accredited higher education or research-development institutions from a Member State of the European Union, European Economic Area or from the Swiss Confederation; b) Accredited higher education or research-development institutions comprised in the List of prestigious universities from other States, approved by Disposition of the minister for national education and scientific research, regularly updated; c) Accredited higher education or research-development institutions subject to an international convention of mutual recognition, concluded between governments or universities. The UVVG recognition of the doctoral diploma and title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field, awarded abroad is carried out according to this procedure in order to enroll to postgraduate programs, to obtain habilitation, to occupy a teaching or research vacancy at the UVVG, according to the law. Only in case of definite term employment, the provisions of the Law 200/2004 and of art. 296 of the Law 1/2011 are enforced directly. The exercise of the rights conferred by the recognition of the doctoral diploma and title and the occupancy in the Romanian higher education system are carried out according to the applicable law. Way of Appeal If the request is not approved, the doctoral office notifies electronically the applicant who may submit an appeal in 10 working days since the reception of such notification. The appeal is reviewed in 5 working days by a commission appointed by CDAS. The university final decision may be appealed in court. Details on the procedure can be found at: https://www.uvvg.ro/site/en/procedure-on-the-recognition-at-the-vasile-goldis-western-university-of-arad-of-the-doctoral-diploma-and-title-of-doctor-in-sciences-or-in-a-professional-field-awarded-abroad/ Contact The “Vasile Goldis” Western University of Arad Address: Arad, 94 Revolu?iei Bd.; Telephone/Fax: +40-0257.280.260; E-mail: rectorat@uvvg.ro UVVG IODAS Address: Arad, 86 Liviu Rebreanu, St, Tel/fax: +4 0257 283 033; E-mail: scoaladoctorala.uvvg.ro