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PREAMBLE
1. This procedure describes the automatic recognition within Titu Maiorescu University of Bucharest (UTM) of the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad, for affiliation to the doctoral schools within UTM.
2. The recognition of the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad is carried out in accordance with the provisions of art. 216 para. (2) letter f) of the National Education Law no. 1/2011, with subsequent amendments and completions, Law no. 200/2004 regarding the recognition of diplomas and qualifications for regulated professions in Romania, with subsequent amendments and completions, the Code of University Doctoral Studies approved by the Government Decision no. 681/2011, with subsequent amendments and completions, the Methodology regarding the automatic recognition by higher education institutions, respectively institutions organizing university doctoral studies in Romania, of the status of doctoral supervisor obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad, approved by OMENCS no. 5921/2016, the UTM Charter, and this Methodology.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Art. 1.
The provisions of this procedure apply to Romanian citizens, citizens of Member States of the European Union and the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and citizens from third countries.
Art. 2.
UTM recognizes the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation obtained in:
a) accredited higher education institutions from Member States of the European Union, the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation;
b) prestigious universities from other countries, included in the List of prestigious universities from other states, approved by OMENCS no. 5825/201 and periodically updated.
Art. 3.
The status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation obtained at other accredited higher education institutions than those mentioned in art. 2 is recognized only based on international reciprocal recognition agreements, concluded at intergovernmental or inter-university level.
Art. 4.
UTM sets a fee for the evaluation of the file for recognition of the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation through the Regulation regarding the List of Fees, approved annually by the Senate and the Board of Administration.
Art. 5.
The file for the recognition of the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation obtained in higher education institutions from abroad is submitted directly by the applicant to the UTM Rectorate or through the Single Electronic Contact Point platform via the link https://edirect.e-guvernare.ro, with registration number.
Art. 6.
For the evaluation of requests for recognition of academic teaching positions from foreign higher education, the Rector appoints by decision an Evaluation Committee, consisting of 5 members: the vice-rector responsible for academic activity, as president, the UTM general secretary, the head of the Legal Office, and two tenured academic staff members at UTM, university associate professors or full professors in the applicant’s field or a related field.
Art. 7.
UTM may consult, if necessary, the National Center for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas (CNRED) and the National Council for Certification of Titles, Diplomas and University Certificates (CNATDCU) regarding the process of recognizing the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation.
Art. 8.
(1) Recognition by UTM of the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation is valid and produces legal effects only at the level of UTM.
(2) Recognition by CNRED of the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation is valid and produces legal effects throughout the territory of Romania.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURE FOR RECOGNITION OF THE STATUS OF DOCTORAL SUPERVISOR OR HABILITATION OBTAINED IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ABROAD
Art. 9.
(1) Within two working days from the date of registration, the Rectorate forwards the applicant’s file to the Evaluation Committee mentioned in art. 6.
(2) The Committee evaluates the application according to the following criteria:
a) whether the application falls into one of the categories mentioned in art. 2;
b) identification of the accredited higher education institution that issued the diploma/certificate attesting the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation of the applicant. If the institution in question does not clearly belong to one of the institutions mentioned in art. 2, the recognition procedure ends, the applicant being directed by written notification to CNRED;c) examination of the apparent legality of the bachelor's degree, the doctorate degree, and the diploma/certificate attesting the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation of the applicant. If there are suspicions from the members of the Evaluation Committee regarding the authenticity of these documents, the recognition procedure ends, the applicant being directed by written notification to CNRED;
Art. 10.
(1) The deadline for resolving the application by the Committee is 10 working days from the date of registration of the file.
(2) By exception to the provisions of para. (1), if during the evaluation of the file problems arise that require consultation of CNRED for resolution, the issuance of the decision by the Evaluation Committee is postponed until the issues are clarified.
FINAL PROVISIONS
Art. 14.
After the registration of the competition file, it remains in the UTM archive. Regardless of the evaluation result, the applicant cannot request the return of any pieces from the file. The evaluation fee of the file is not refundable under any circumstances.
Art. 15.
The UTM management, the Director of CSUD, the General Secretariat, the doctoral schools within UTM, as well as the Human Resources-Payroll Service shall implement the provisions of this Procedure.
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1. Standard application*
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Application for the recognition of the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation obtained from an accredited higher education institution abroad (ANNEX 1), signed and dated by the applicant, which includes a declaration on own responsibility regarding the truthfulness of the information presented in the file;*
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2. Recommendation signed by the director of the doctoral school;*
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From the I.O.S.U.D of Titu Maiorescu University*
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3. Curriculum vitae (EUROPASS) signed by the applicant;*
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4.Identity document, copy and legalized translation in Romanian (if applicable);*
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I.D. / Passport*
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5. Proof of name change (if applicable), copy and certified translation into Romanian (if applicable);*
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By administrative or judicial means*
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6. Bachelor's degree diploma*
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Legalized copy and translation into Romanian (if applicable), if the diploma was obtained in Romania or at one of the accredited higher education institutions mentioned in art. 2, respectively. In any other situation, in compliance with the provisions of art. 3, besides the bachelor's degree, a legalized copy and translation into Romanian, the recognition certificate issued by CNRED, in copy, must be submitted in the file;*
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Doctoral diploma,*
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Certified copy and translation into Romanian (if applicable), if the diploma was obtained in Romania or at one of the accredited higher education institutions mentioned in art. 2, respectively. In any other case, in compliance with the provisions of art. 3, in addition to the doctoral diploma, a certified copy and translation into Romanian, the file must include the recognition certificate issued by CNRED, in copy;*
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8. Diploma/certificate attesting the status of PhD supervisor*
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Diploma/certificate attesting the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation in original and legalized translation into Romanian, issued by a university institution provided for in art. 2 or art. 3;*
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9.Proof of payment for the file evaluation fee.*
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The Titu Maiorescu University account: RO90BTRL04301202N01816XX*
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Legislation
- Law number
5921
dated year
2016
ORDER No. 5921 of December 6, 2016 for the approval of the Methodology regarding the automatic recognition, by higher education institutions and institutions organizing doctoral university studies in Romania, of the quality of doctoral supervisor obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad*
Appeal routes
Art. 16.
(1) In the case of a decision not to recognize the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation obtained at a foreign higher education institution, the applicant may file an appeal within three working days from the date of communication of the evaluation result.
(2) The appeal, addressed to the Rector, shall be formulated in writing, registered at the UTM Registry, and resolved by an Appeal Resolution Committee, appointed by the Rector's decision.
(3) Appeals may be submitted exclusively for non-compliance with legal procedures regarding the evaluation process, only by the appellant, and only concerning the application for which the file was submitted. The university's final decision may be challenged in the courts of law.
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Last updated:
20 July 2022
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