PURPOSE OF THE PROCEDURE

The procedure establishes the methods by which the recognition of the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad is carried out for those who wish to work within the "Ștefan cel Mare" University of Suceava.

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

The procedure is used within the "Ștefan cel Mare" University of Suceava for the recognition of the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad.

CONTENT

The "Ștefan cel Mare" University of Suceava automatically recognizes the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field obtained at:

a) accredited higher education institutions in a member state of the European Union, the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation;

b) accredited higher education institutions outside the countries referred to in letter a), that are among the most prestigious higher education institutions in the world, according to the provisions of the order of the Minister of Education regarding the approval of the list of prestigious universities from other countries.

USV recognizes the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field obtained from accredited higher education institutions based on an international mutual recognition agreement concluded at the intergovernmental level.

USV recognizes the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field obtained from accredited higher education institutions in countries other than those provided in the previous paragraphs.

The recognition is carried out for the purpose of enrollment in postgraduate study programs, obtaining habilitation, holding a teaching or research position within USV, participation in programs and projects financed from European and international funds, or for other purposes relating to teaching and research activities within the USV.

In case there is no doctoral school organized at USV in the field for which recognition is requested, this recognition may be obtained from another accredited doctoral studies organizing institution in the respective field.

The study documents submitted for 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 superlegalized or accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin.

Exemption from apostille or superlegalization is permitted by law, for persons who benefit from a form of international protection on the territory of Romania, in accordance with the provisions of an international treaty to which Romania is a party or when study documents can be verified in online databases of the issuing institutions or the authorities of the country of origin.

In the case of a study program organized jointly or under co-supervision by accredited higher education institutions from Romania and abroad, finalized with the issuance of a diploma by each institution, the study document issued by the foreign institution is not subject to the recognition procedure, the diploma issued by the Romanian higher education institution granting all rights.

The file may be submitted physically at the USV registry, sent by mail, or through the PCUe system, under electronic signature. The file is received by the CSUD secretariat. (3) Within 3 working days, the complete file will be forwarded to the Evaluation Committee appointed by the rector's decision. (4) If it is found that the file does not include the documents provided in paragraph 5.3.5, the applicant will be notified in writing or by email to complete the submission. (5) The deadline for completion is 10 working days.

The complete file is sent to the recognition committee which will evaluate and issue an opinion regarding the application. The proposal will be recorded in a report signed by all committee members (Annex 3).

The decision of recognition/non-recognition of the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field is issued by the Rector of USV and is valid and has legal effects at the level of USV, with the recognition certificate being issued.

The file may be submitted physically at the USV registry, sent by mail, or through the PCUe system, under electronic signature.

The decision of recognition/non-recognition of the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field is issued by the Rector of USV and is valid and has legal effects at the level of USV, with the recognition certificate being issued.

Issuance of the recognition document

The recognition certificate is issued to the holder or to a person authorized by notarized proxy.

In case of loss, destruction or deterioration of the recognition document, a duplicate will be issued upon request, after consultation of the archive.