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Automatic recognition of the doctoral supervisor status obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad*

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The methodology is applied within the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration - SNSPA for the recognition of the quality of doctoral supervisor obtained in higher education or research and development institutions abroad.

The purpose of this methodology is the internal implementation of Order of the Minister of Education no. 5,956 of August 13, 2024, as well as establishing the responsibilities of SNSPA regarding its obligations according to legal provisions, in a unified, transparent, and legal context, in close correlation with the provisions of Law no. 200/2004 regarding the recognition of diplomas and qualifications for regulated professions in Romania, with subsequent amendments and completions.

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Entitled persons

The provisions of this methodology apply to Romanian citizens, citizens from member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, and citizens from third countries who have obtained the legal right to supervise doctorates in accredited higher education or research and development institutions abroad.

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Regulated professions
The status of doctoral supervisor is found at position no. A.8 in Annex no. 2 of Law no. 200 of 2004 regarding the recognition of diplomas and professional qualifications for regulated professions in Romania, with subsequent amendments and completions.*
Required documents

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Semnătură digitală

Tip document

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Request for recognition;*
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Formular tipizat
 obligatoriu cu semnatură digitală disponibil și prin OOTS
Request for recognition;*
Identity document and proof of name change (if applicable)*
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Scanned document
 obligatoriu cu semnatură digitală disponibil și prin OOTS
Simple copy certified as conforming to the original of the doctoral diploma (a diploma that is not issued in Romanian will also be presented in a legalized translation.)*
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Scanned document
 obligatoriu cu semnatură digitală disponibil și prin OOTS
Doctoral diploma or the document by which the doctoral diploma was recognized, in case the doctoral diploma was obtained abroad. If the documents are in a language other than Romanian or English, authorized translations in Romanian or English must be attached.*
Diploma/certificate attesting the status of doctoral supervisor*
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Scanned document
 obligatoriu cu semnatură digitală disponibil și prin OOTS
Proof of the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation. If the documents are in a language other than Romanian or English, authorized translations into Romanian or English must be attached.*
CV in Romanian or English and list of publications and scientific contributions*
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Scanned document
 obligatoriu cu semnatură digitală disponibil și prin OOTS
CV in Romanian or English and a list of publications and scientific contributions. If the documents are in a language other than Romanian or English, authorized translations in Romanian or English will be attached.*
Any other relevant documents*
Descarcă
Scanned document
 obligatoriu cu semnatură digitală disponibil și prin OOTS
Any other relevant documents*
Issued documents

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Deadlines
Resolution time:
45
Calendar days
Case filling duration:
10
Calendar days
Notification deadline:
10
Calendar days
Legislation
- Law number 
200
 dated year 
2004
Law no. 200/2004 regarding the recognition of diplomas and professional qualifications for regulated professions in Romania, with subsequent amendments and completions*
- Law number 
600
 dated year 
2018
ORDER No. 600/2018 of April 20, 2018 regarding the approval of the Code of internal managerial control of public entities*
- Law number 
679
 dated year 
2016
Regulation No. 679/2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (Text with relevance for the EEA) - (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR), **
- Law number 
55
 dated year 
2013
DIRECTIVE 2013/55/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 20 November 2013 amending Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications and Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System (“IMI Regulation”)*
- Law number 
199
 dated year 
2023
LAW No. 199/2023 of July 4, 2023 The Higher Education Law*
- Law number 
4002
 dated year 
2024
Order no. 4002 / 2024 regarding the approval of the list of prestigious universities from other states*
- Law number 
190
 dated year 
2018
LAW No. 190/2018 of July 18, 2018 on measures for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation)*
- Law number 
3020
 dated year 
2024
ORDER no. 3,020 of January 8, 2024 for the approval of the Framework Regulation regarding doctoral university studies ISSUING AUTHORITY Ministry of Education PUBLISHED IN Official Gazette no. 56 of January 22, 2024*
- Law number 
5760
 dated year 
2024
ORDER no. 5,760 of August 8, 2024 for the approval of the Regulation on the organization and operation of the National Commission for Certification of University Titles, Diplomas and Certificates (CNATDCU) ISSUED BY Ministry of Education PUBLISHED IN Official Gazette no. 799 of August 12, 2024*
- Law number 
5956
 dated year 
2024
ORDER no. 5,956 of August 13, 2024 for the approval of the Methodology regarding the automatic recognition of the status of doctoral supervisor obtained in higher education or research-development institutions abroad ISSUED BY The Ministry of Education PUBLISHED IN the Official Gazette no. 842 of August 23, 2024*
- Law number 
937
 dated year 
2024
DECREE No. 937 of June 10, 2024 for the promulgation of the Law regarding the status of research, development and innovation personnel ISSUED BY The President of Romania PUBLISHED IN Official Gazette No. 546 of June 12, 2024*
Appeal routes

The applicant has the right to appeal the decision of the internal specialty evaluation commission within 10 calendar days from receiving the notification. The appeal submitted by the applicant will be analyzed and resolved by the Appeals Commission within IOSUD-SNSPA within a maximum of 30 calendar days from the date of registration at the university. The commission's decision regarding the appeal is final at SNSPA level and will be communicated to both the rector and the applicant at the indicated contact details.

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https://snspa.ro/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Methodology-recognition-doctoral-supervisor-abroad.pdf

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24 April 2026
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National School of Political and Administrative Studies*
*Content marked with an asterisk (*) has been automatically translated and may not fully reflect the original meaning. For objective interpretation, please consult the Romanian version.
National School of Political and Administrative Studies*
localitatea București strada Povernei, nr 6, sector 1, cod poștal 010643, țara România
Telefon: 0372249771
Fax: +40213122535
Email: rectorat@snspa.ro
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