The procedure establishes the method by which, at the request of the concerned individuals, Adventus University of Cernica (UA) recognizes the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences or in a professional field obtained at:

a) accredited higher education or research-development institutions from an EU member state, the EEA, and from the EC;

b) accredited higher education or research-development institutions included in the List of prestigious universities from other states, approved by Order no. 5462/2018 and updated periodically;

c) accredited higher education or research-development institutions which are the subject of an international mutual recognition agreement concluded at the intergovernmental or inter-university level.

The procedure applies to:

a) Romanian citizens;

b) citizens from EU Member States, the European Economic Area, from the Confederation of Switzerland;

c) citizens from third countries.

Recognition of the doctoral diploma and the title of doctor in sciences obtained abroad based on this procedure is valid and produces legal effects only at Adventus University and is granted for the purpose of:

a) occupying, for a fixed period, vacant teaching positions as an associate teacher;

b) participation in a competition to occupy a vacant teaching or research position at UA – with employment for an indefinite period;

c) enrollment in postgraduate programs;

d) obtaining habilitation.