This procedure regulates the automatic recognition of the status of doctoral supervisor obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad.

The procedure regarding the automatic recognition by the “George Enescu” National University of Arts from Iași (hereinafter UNAGE) of the status of doctoral supervisor obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad is drawn up based on ORDER no. 5.921/06.12.2016 of the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research for the approval of the Methodology regarding the automatic recognition of the status of doctoral supervisor obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad, published in the OFFICIAL GAZETTE no. 1,007 of December 15, 2016.

UNAGE, as an accredited higher education institution and doctoral studies organizer institution in Romania, automatically recognizes the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation obtained in accredited higher education institutions that are members of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and prestigious universities from other states provided in the List of prestigious universities from other states, approved by order of the Minister of National Education and Scientific Research and periodically updated.

The status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation obtained at other accredited higher education institutions abroad than those mentioned in para. (1) is recognized only on the basis of an international mutual recognition agreement, concluded at intergovernmental or interuniversity level.

The provisions of this procedure apply to Romanian citizens, citizens from member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and citizens from third states.

Based on its own procedure, UNAGE establishes the criteria for recognizing the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation and issues a decision regarding the recognition request.

The exercise of the rights conferred by the status of doctoral supervisor and the occupation of a teaching position at UNAGE Iași is carried out according to the legal regulations in force.

UNAGE Iași consults, if necessary, the National Centre for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas (hereinafter CNRED) and the National Council for Attestation of University Titles, Diplomas, and Certificates.