The Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești recognizes the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field, obtained abroad at:

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

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

c) accredited institutions of higher education or research – development that are the subject of an international convention of mutual recognition, concluded at intergovernmental or interuniversity level.

A doctoral diploma or the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field, obtained at accredited institutions of higher education or research – development abroad, other than those provided for in art.1, are recognized by the National Center for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas (CNRED), which, in justified cases, may request the evaluation of the recognition file by the National Council for Attestation of Titles, Diplomas and University Certificates (CNATDCU).

The Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești cooperates permanently with CNRED for the recognition of the diplomas provided for in art. 1 and submits a centralized report of recognition requests every semester.

Recognition is carried out for the purpose of enrolling in postgraduate programs, obtaining habilitation, or occupying a teaching or research position at the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești.