Purpose

Through this procedure, the automatic recognition is carried out, within the “ARTIFEX” University of Bucharest, of academic teaching positions in higher education obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad, only if they were obtained in: accredited higher education institutions from member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area, and the Swiss Confederation; prestigious higher education institutions from other states provided in the List of prestigious universities from other states, approved by order of the relevant minister, periodically updated. Academic teaching positions obtained at accredited higher education institutions abroad, other than those mentioned above, may be recognized by the “ARTIFEX” University of Bucharest, respecting the minimum requirements for occupying a teaching position according to the criteria specified in art. 25, 27, 29, and 30 (except for the requirement regarding the habilitation certificate, in situations where in the national education system of the candidate’s country of origin obtaining the title of university professor also implicitly confers the quality of PhD supervisor) from the Methodology for filling vacancies of teaching positions at the “ARTIFEX” University of Bucharest.​

Target audience

The procedure applies to Romanian citizens, citizens from European Union member states, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and citizens from third countries.​

The exercise of the rights conferred by the recognized academic teaching position and occupying teaching positions in the Romanian higher education system is carried out in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.

Limits

​The recognition of the academic teaching position by the “ARTIFEX” University of Bucharest is valid and produces legal effects at the level of the university.​

Procedure description

1. Submission of the application file

For the recognition of the teaching position, the applicant submits the recognition file which includes the following documents:

a) recognition application submitted in person by the applicant;

b) identity document – copy (certified by the competent authorities of the country of origin) and legalized translation (if applicable);

c) proof of name change (if applicable) – copy (certified by the competent authorities of the country of origin) and legalized translation (if applicable);

d) doctorate diploma – copy (certified by the issuing institution), if the document was obtained in Romania, or doctorate diploma – copy (certified by the issuing institution) and legalized translation (if applicable), if the document was obtained abroad;

e) certificate of recognition of the doctorate diploma, according to legal provisions, if the doctorate diploma was obtained abroad;

f) proof of the teaching position, issued by the institutions mentioned in art. 11;

g) documents that prove the status of the issuing institution, according to art. 11;

h) proof of payment of the evaluation fee approved by the Decision of the Board of Administration of the “ARTIFEX” University of Bucharest;

i) habilitation certificate (if applicable), recognized according to legal provisions;

j) CV, list of publications, and scientific contributions in the field.

The file can be submitted at the university’s general secretariat or sent by mail or via the “Single Electronic Contact Point” platform.

The evaluation fee, amounting to 1,000 lei can be paid to the account of the “ARTIFEX” University of Bucharest, CUI 17656965, IBAN RO42BTRLRONCRT0658609501, opened at Banca Transilvania, or at the University cashier’s office, in cash or by bank card.

If it is found that the file does not include the required documents, the applicant is notified in writing to supplement the file. The deadline for supplementing the file is a maximum of 15 calendar days from the date of notification.

The complete file is sent to the recognition committee, which will evaluate it and decide on the application.

2. Evaluation procedure

For the recognition of academic teaching positions in higher education obtained at accredited higher education institutions abroad, the rector of the “ARTIFEX” University of Bucharest proposes to the Senate the recognition committee, which is approved by the Senate and appointed by rector's decision.

The recognition committee may include alternate members, specialists academic staff.

The recognition committee consists of 5 members, including: the president of the recognition committee, the university’s legal advisor or a tenured academic staff member in Law disciplines, and three academic staff members holding the title of university professor and/or associate professor, tenured in the university and/or outside the university.

If any suspicion arises regarding the authenticity of the study documents, the committee notifies the competent authorities.

The committee will draw up an Evaluation Report containing the solution (approval or rejection) regarding the recognition application.

​The report drawn up by the Recognition Committee, signed by all its members and registered in the University’s Incoming/Outgoing Register, is submitted for approval to the University Senate.​

​The decision of recognition or non-recognition is issued by the rector of the “ARTIFEX” University, according to the decision of the Senate, and will be communicated to the applicant.​

The processing time for files is a maximum of 30 working days from the date of registration of the complete file. The deadline for resolution provided above may be extended in justified cases, with the applicant being informed in writing, by postal courier or electronic mail.

The recognition certificate will be drawn up in two copies, one of which is sent to the applicant and one will be archived at the general secretariat of the university.

4. Issuing a duplicate

In the event of loss, destruction, or deterioration of the recognition decision, the “ARTIFEX” University issues, upon request, a duplicate thereof, based on a notarized statement regarding the occurrence of one of the aforementioned situations.

The request is made in writing and must be accompanied by the identity document - copy certified by the competent authorities of the country of origin and legalized translation (if applicable), proof of name change (if applicable) - copy certified by the competent authorities of the country of origin and legalized translation (if applicable), as well as proof of payment of the duplicate issuance fee.