This procedure establishes the method by which “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași automatically recognizes the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field obtained from accredited higher education institutions abroad, in compliance with the principle of legality, university autonomy, transparency, responsibility, and the ethical and deontological norms in force.

The procedure applies to Romanian citizens and citizens of Member States of the European Union, the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation who have obtained the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in:

- accredited higher education or research and development institutions in European Union Member States, the European Economic Area, or the Swiss Confederation;

- accredited higher education or research and development institutions included in the “List of prestigious universities in other states,” approved by OMECTS No. 5825/2016 and periodically updated, for the purpose of establishing in Romania;

- accredited higher education or research and development institutions covered by an international mutual recognition agreement, concluded at governmental or inter-university level.

The recognition of the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field is granted only for the purpose of enrolling in postgraduate programs, obtaining habilitation, occupying a teaching or research position within “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași. Occupying a teaching position in the Romanian higher education system is carried out according to the legal norms in force.

Only in cases of temporary exercise are the provisions from Law No. 200/2004 and art. 296, paragraphs (1) and (2) of Law No. 1 from 2011 of National Education applied directly:

(1)Reserved, vacant, or temporarily vacant teaching positions are primarily covered by tenured teaching staff of the institution or by associated teaching staff, with hourly payment, according to this law.

(2)The hiring of specialists with recognized scientific and professional value in the field, from the country or abroad, as invited associated teaching staff, is approved by the department council and confirmed by the administrative council.

Submission of the file:

The file can also be submitted to the Registry of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, Monday to Friday, between 08.00 – 16.00 and will be forwarded to the Office for Doctoral University Studies or can be sent by mail to: “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, Bulevardul Carol I No. 11, Postal Code 700506, Iași, Romania.

The resolution period is 40 days from the registration date. This period is extended in justified cases, with the applicant being informed in writing. The Commission may request additional documents from the diploma holder, in which case the resolution period is extended by 30 days from the date of file completion.