This methodology establishes the way in which the Military Technical Academy “Ferdinand I” recognizes doctoral diplomas and the title of doctor of sciences obtained abroad, observing the principle of legality, university autonomy, transparency, responsibility, and the ethical and deontological norms in force. The Military Technical Academy “Ferdinand I” recognizes doctoral diplomas and the title of doctor of sciences obtained from:

• Accredited higher education or research and development institutions from a member state of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the Swiss Confederation;
• 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 periodically updated;
• Accredited higher education or research and development institutions that are part of an international mutual recognition agreement, concluded at intergovernmental or inter-university level.

The provisions of this methodology apply to Romanian citizens, citizens from member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and citizens from third countries.
This methodology is valid and produces legal effects only at the level of the Military Technical Academy "Ferdinand I".