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Procedure regarding the automatic recognition of the status of PhD supervisor and habilitation obtained in accredited higher education institutions abroad by the "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara*

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The provisions of this procedure apply to Romanian citizens, citizens from member states of the European Union, of the European Economic Area, from 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.

They may obtain the recognition certificate of habilitation, as follows:

a) specialists who have the status of doctoral supervisor in one of the member states of the European Union or the European Economic Area or in the Swiss Confederation automatically acquire the status of doctoral supervisor in Romania through the recognition and issuance of the certificate of habilitation recognition by IOSUD - UMFVBT;

b) specialists who have the status of doctoral supervisor in one of the higher education institutions outside the countries specified in point a), among the most prestigious higher education institutions in the world, according to the provisions of the Minister of Education order regarding the approval of the list of prestigious universities from other states, automatically acquire the status of doctoral supervisor in Romania through the recognition and issuance of the certificate of habilitation recognition by IOSUD - UMFVBT;

c) specialists who are doctoral supervisors within foreign institutions, other than those provided for in point a) or b), acquire the status of doctoral supervisor in Romania through the recognition and issuance of the certificate of habilitation recognition by IOSUD – UMFVBT, based on an international agreement of mutual recognition. The exercise of the rights conferred by the status of doctoral supervisor within the Romanian higher education system is carried out in accordance with the legal norms in force.

Details about the procedure can be found:

https://www.umft.ro/ro/reglementari-angajati/

https://www.umft.ro/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Metodologie-privind-recunoasterea-calitatii-de-conducator-de-doctorat-abilitarii-obt.-in-strainatate-S-26.03.2025-Ed-I.pdf


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Entitled persons
Regulated professions
The title of doctor is found 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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Identity document*
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Scanned document
Passport/Identity card, copy certified true to the original and legalized translations in Romanian (if applicable, for documents issued abroad)*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Request for recognition*
Descarcă
Formular tipizat
Request for recognition - attached*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Proof of payment of the fee*
Descarcă
Scanned document
Copy of proof of payment of the fee, in the amount of 150 euros*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Proof of name change*
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Scanned document
Proof of name change, certified copy and legalized translations in Romanian (if applicable, for documents issued abroad)*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Doctoral diploma*
Descarcă
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Doctorate diploma, a certified copy of the original doctorate diploma, if obtained in Romania, or a certified copy of the original doctorate diploma and the authorized and/or legalized/superlegalized translation, in Romanian, if the educational document is obtained at one of the accredited higher education institutions abroad*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
The document by which the doctoral diploma was recognized, in case the doctoral diploma was obtained abroad*
Descarcă
Scanned document
The document by which the doctoral diploma was recognized, in case the doctoral diploma was obtained abroad, in original or certified true copy*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Diploma/certificate attesting the status of doctoral supervisor or habilitation*
Descarcă
Scanned document
Diploma/certificate attesting the status of PhD supervisor or habilitation, copy and certified translation, in Romanian*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Europass CV*
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Europass CV in Romanian or English that includes information about previous PhD supervision activity (if applicable)*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
The complete list of scientific papers or the complete list of works from the entire teaching activity*
Descarcă
Scanned document
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
The record of fulfillment of the necessary and mandatory minimal standards for obtaining the habilitation certificate*
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The form for fulfilling the minimal necessary and mandatory standards for obtaining the habilitation certificate - Annex 3a for the field of Medicine, Pharmacy, or Annex 3b for the field of Dental Medicine (printed double-sided and signed + electronic format Word and PDF). The publications declared in Annex 2a/Annex 2b will be attached only in electronic PDF format (each separately, in the order they are listed in the tables).*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
The portfolio of scientific papers*
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Scanned document
The portfolio of scientific works considered relevant by the candidate, developed in the targeted doctoral field, published after the awarding of the Doctor of Science title; the relevant scientific works, minimum 5 and maximum 10, in extenso, accompanied by a link. The portfolio will have an attached table of contents (Word format). The scientific works in the portfolio will be submitted in electronic PDF format, each work separately, numbered in order, according to the table of contents (Annex 4). The table of contents and the works in the portfolio will also be submitted in printed double-sided format.*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Issued documents

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Decision of recognition or non-recognition*
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Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
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Deadlines
Resolution time:
30
Calendar days
Case filling duration:
30
Calendar days
Notification deadline:
30
Calendar days
Appeal routes

The decision not to recognize the status of PhD supervisor or habilitation within IOSUD - UMFVBT can be appealed only once, within 30 days from the communication, through a motivated request, which shall be submitted at the UMFVBT Registry or by email to abilitare@umft.ro.

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Last updated: 
20 May 2025
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Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara*
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Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara*
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