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Recognition of the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field, obtained abroad*

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The procedure is described in Methodology for the recognition of the PhD degree in sciences or in a professional field, obtained abroad, as well as the quality of doctoral advisor obtained in accredited university institutions abroad, approved by the Senate of "Aurel Vlaicu" University in Arad on 25.07.2019. This methodology applies within the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of ”Aurel Vlaicu” University in Arad.

Eligible to submit requests for recognition of the PhD diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field at ”Aurel Vlaicu” University in Arad are applicants who have obtained the title of doctor at:

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

b) accredited higher education or research and development institutions included in the List of prestigious universities from other states, approved by order of the Minister of National Education and Scientific Research, periodically updated;

c) accredited higher education or research and development institutions that are subject to an international mutual recognition agreement, concluded at intergovernmental or inter-university level.

All applicants who have obtained the PhD diploma and title of doctor at accredited higher education or research and development institutions abroad, other than those specified above will address the National Center for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas, hereinafter referred to as C.N.R.E.D., for the recognition of the PhD diploma and title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field.

The applicant's file will contain:

a) recognition request;

b) identity document – copy and proof of name change – copy and certified translation (if applicable);

c) PhD diploma;

d) curriculum vitae and list of publications and scientific contributions

The study documents subject to recognition are authenticated with the Hague Apostille for states that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, and for other states the study documents are legalized or accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the competent authorities from the country of origin. Exemption from apostille or legalization is allowed by law, international treaty to which Romania is a party, or on the basis of reciprocity.

The applicant's file for the recognition of the PhD diploma obtained abroad by ”Aurel Vlaicu” University in Arad is sent, in the first stage, by email: rectorat@uav.ro, subject: Recognition of PhD diploma/doctor title. The file is registered after the documents are verified.

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The procedure is described in Methodology for the recognition of the PhD degree in sciences or in a professional field, obtained abroad, as well as the quality of doctoral advisor obtained in accredited university institutions abroad, approved by the Senate of "Aurel Vlaicu" University in Arad on 25.07.2019. This methodology applies within the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of ”Aurel Vlaicu” University in Arad.

Eligible to submit requests for recognition of the PhD diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field at ”Aurel Vlaicu” University in Arad are applicants who have obtained the title of doctor at:

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

b) accredited higher education or research and development institutions included in the List of prestigious universities from other states, approved by order of the Minister of National Education and Scientific Research, periodically updated;

c) accredited higher education or research and development institutions that are subject to an international mutual recognition agreement, concluded at intergovernmental or inter-university level.

All applicants who have obtained the PhD diploma and title of doctor at accredited higher education or research and development institutions abroad, other than those specified above will address the National Center for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas, hereinafter referred to as C.N.R.E.D., for the recognition of the PhD diploma and title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field.

The applicant's file will contain:

a) recognition request;

b) identity document – copy and proof of name change – copy and certified translation (if applicable);

c) PhD diploma;

d) curriculum vitae and list of publications and scientific contributions

The study documents subject to recognition are authenticated with the Hague Apostille for states that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, and for other states the study documents are legalized or accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the competent authorities from the country of origin. Exemption from apostille or legalization is allowed by law, international treaty to which Romania is a party, or on the basis of reciprocity.

The applicant's file for the recognition of the PhD diploma obtained abroad by ”Aurel Vlaicu” University in Arad is sent, in the first stage, by email: rectorat@uav.ro, subject: Recognition of PhD diploma/doctor title. The file is registered after the documents are verified.

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Request for recognition*
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Identity document - copy and proof of name change - copy and legalized translation (if applicable)*
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Doctorate diploma*
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Curriculum vitae and list of publications and scientific contributions*
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Certificate of recognition of doctoral degree*
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22 April 2026
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Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad*
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Email: rectorat@uav.ro, daic@uav.ro
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