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{{process
|process_official_title=Recognition of third-cycle foreign academic degrees
|process_alternative_titles=Recognition of academic equivalence of foreign doctorate degrees of third-cycle education
|process_description=The procedure concerns the recognition of foreign academic degrees of third-cycle education. The interested parties submit their applications electronically using the platform: https://e-doatap.doatap.gr. 
Following the entry into the platform, interested parties may apply for the necessary supporting documents and be informed of the evolution and history of their applications. The recognition procedure is addressed to PhD holders of foreign academic institutions and consists of the equivalence of qualifications in relation to the doctoral degrees awarded by Greek higher educational institutions.
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|process_org_owner=40151
|process_provision_org_group=8210
|process_provision_org=95997
|process_provision_org_directory=Directorate for Academic Recognition
|process_output_registries=431208
|process_deadline_duration=P3M
|process_provided_language=English
|process_evidence_identification_type=Identification with TAXISnet codes, Other
|process_evidence_identification_type_other=Access Codes from P.S. e-doatap
|process_type=Outgoing
|process_trigger=Applied for
|process_trigger_type=Application (digital)
|process_usage=Supporting document
|process_output_type=Administrative Act, Decision
|process_source=gov.gr, SDG
|process_provided_to=University Graduates
|process_tax_type=Decisions
|process_life_events=Education,Recognition of academic qualification
|process_sdg_resource=Other
|process_sdg_resource_other=Application for review
|process_sdg_notes=Applications for review of the decisions on recognition or non-recognition of third-cycle studies of a doctorate by the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center shall be made within sixty (60) days from the notification of the act to the person concerned.
|process_total_duration_steps_min=2419200
|process_total_duration_steps_max=7603200
|process_total_duration_steps_digital_min=0
|process_total_duration_steps_digital_max=0
|process_cost_min=133.12
|process_cost_max=133.12
|process_evidence_cost_guarantee=0
|process_evidence_cost_total_number=0
|process_evidence_ex_officio_total_number=0
|process_evidence_alternative_total_number=1
|process_evidence_prerequisite_total_number=8
|process_evidence_total_number=4
|process_evidence_step_total_number=0
|process_evidence_step_digital_total_number=0
|process_sdg_codes=E1
|process_application_type=Application
|process_application_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_application_owner=Persons
|process_application_description=Application for Degree Recognition
|process_application_related_url=https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/?lang=el
|process_application_note=The application serves as a solemn declaration under Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 (VAT I75) concerning the information referred to therein and the documents submitted with it. The inaccuracy of the information given in the application entail the criminal and administrative penalties provided for. Foreign citizens without a VAT number must be identified by the Organisation and then having their access data (user name and password) sent on the portal.
|process_interval=Requested
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{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=1
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Educational
|process_conditions_name=Possession of a Foreign Academic Degree.
}}
{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=2
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Possession of passwords to enter software
|process_conditions_name=Access to this platform is made with the personal Taxisnet passwords for national citizens.
|process_conditions_url=https://www.gov.gr/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet
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{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=3
|process_conditions_alternative=Yes
|process_conditions_alternative_of_selector=2
|process_conditions_alternative_of=2
|process_conditions_type=Possession of passwords to enter software
|process_conditions_name=Foreign citizens who do not have a VAT Number must be identified by the Organisation and then have their access details (username and password) sent to the portal.
}}
{{process evidences cost
|process_evidence_cost_num_id=1
|process_evidence_cost_alternative=No
|process_evidence_cost_type=Impost
|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
|process_evidence_cost_description=The fee paid for the examination of the application for recognition of the Masters degree is 130,00 €, plus stamp duty (final amount 133,12 €). This amount shall be deposited only in the Bank of Greece (no. Account of the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Centre (DOATAP).
(DOATAP Account number 26072595, IBAN: GR05 0100 0240 000 0002 6072 595).
|process_evidence_cost_min=133.12
|process_evidence_cost_max=133.12
|process_evidence_cost_url=https://www.doatap.gr/paravola/
|process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Digital (web banking)
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=1
|process_evidence_type=2244
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=A copy of an identity card or a passport.
|process_evidence_note=Identity card or passport in a clear photocopy (in the case of a foreign identity card or passport, a clear photocopy of the copy certified by a national lawyer).
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=2
|process_evidence_type=7320
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Solemn Declaration under Law 1599/1986.
|process_evidence_related_process=Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
|process_evidence_related_url=https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
|process_evidence_note=Solemn Declaration under Article 8 of Law 1599/1986, signed by the person concerned, which is available on the ‘Forms-Instructions’ link of the original e-doatap or on the website http://www.doatap.gr/
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=3
|process_evidence_type=9429
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Consent form.
|process_evidence_note=To be completed and signed only by the person concerned for each of the institutions where he/she studied for the qualification in question and is available in the ‘Types – Guidelines’ link on the homepage https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/. 
With this form, the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center is authorised to ask foundation(s) for clarifying/supplementary information concerning his/her qualification(s).
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=4
|process_evidence_type=2825
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Greek Basic Degree or Recognition Act of the First (1st) Cycle Degree
|process_evidence_note=A basic degree/Diploma of Greek higher education institution, in a clear photocopy of the original. In cases where the basic studies were carried out in a foreign institution, a clear  photocopy of the Act (Certification) of Recognition of the first (1st) cycle education (graduate/basic degree). If the title of the first (1st degree) course (basic degree) has not been recognised, the recognition of this title should first be sought (see DOATAP Procedure with the code 531918 in the National Register of Administrative Procedures).
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=5
|process_evidence_type=2825
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Third (3rd) cycle degree (doctorate)
|process_evidence_note=A copy of the third-cycle degree (doctorate) that is requested to be recognised, which either
A) will bear a certification of the authenticity of the signatures in accordance with the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE stamp) * (explanation below) and then legally certified by one of the following Greek authorities:
i) the translation service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece
or ii) a Greek lawyer
or iii) the Embassy/Consulate of Greece in the country where the document is issued.

In addition, an official translation** (explained below) must be submitted if the title is issued in a language other than Greek, English or French.
or
B) If it does not bear a certification for the authenticity of signatures according to the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE stamp) and if the title is issued in Greek, English or French, a simple copy of the title can be attached to the application but the applicant must inform the University to send it to the DOATAP for comparison.
(by post or by e-mail to protocol_A@doatap.gr)

EXPLANATIONS
*The APOSTILLE stamp on the above documents is affixed by the competent authority in the country of issue. More information here. For those countries that have not ratified the Hague Convention and only for these countries the visa is issued by the local Greek Consular Authorities.
**Official translations of the above documents (unless they are in Greek, English or French) are provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the contact person: Registry of Certified Translators - https://www.mfa.gr/ypiresies-gia-ton-politi/metafrastiki-ypiresia/i-metaphrastiki-ypiresia.html (mfa.gr), or by the local Greek Consular Authorities, or by a graduate translator of the Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpretation of the Ionian University, or by a lawyer in Greece who certifies that the document in question is a translation.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=6
|process_evidence_type=8619
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Course certificate
|process_evidence_note=If the Program of Studies provides for the attendance of courses, an official transcript of records with detailed grades for all years of study is required, which must be signed, bear the stamp of the Institution and indicate the date of award of the degree. A copy must be submitted, which, alternatively, must meet the following requirements:


A) it must bear a certification of authenticity of signatures in accordance with the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE stamp) * (see explanation below).
(see the explanatory note below) and, thereafter, legal certification by one of the following Greek authorities:
i. the Translation Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece
or ii. a Greek lawyer
or iii. the Embassy/Consulate of Greece in the country where the document is issued
In addition, an official translation** (explanation below) must be provided if the course certificate is issued in a language other than Greek, English or French.


B) In case the certificate does not bear an authentication for the authenticity of signatures according to the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE stamp) and if the certificate is issued in Greek, English or French, a simple copy may be attached to the application but the applicant must inform the University to send it also to the DOATAP for copying (by post or by e-mail at protocol_A@doatap.gr).

EXPLANATIONS
* The APOSTILLE stamp on the above documents is affixed by the competent authority in the country of issue. More information here. For those countries that have not ratified the Hague Convention and only for these countries the visa is issued by the local Greek Consular Authorities.

** Official translations of the above documents (unless they are in Greek, English or French) are provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the link: Registry of Certified Translators - https://www.mfa.gr/ypiresies-gia-ton-politi/metafrastiki-ypiresia/i-metaphrastiki-ypiresia.html (mfa.gr), or by the local Greek Consular Authorities, or by a graduate translator of the Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpretation of the Ionian University, or by a lawyer in Greece who certifies that the document in question is a translation.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=7
|process_evidence_type=2825
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Third (3rd) cycle dissertation/ PhD thesis.
|process_evidence_note=This is the file of the PhD thesis as it was submitted to the Foundation.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=8
|process_evidence_type=2825
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=Yes
|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=7
|process_evidence_alternative_of=7
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=PhD thesis abstract.
|process_evidence_note=If the attached thesis is in a language other than Greek, English and French, and does not contain an abstract in one of these languages, the abstract should be attached in Greek or English.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=9
|process_evidence_type=9703
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Certificate of the institution.
|process_evidence_note=A certificate from the awarding institution that no private institution in Greece offering study programs through franchising agreements with higher education institutions abroad has been involved in the conduct of the entire program.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=10
|process_evidence_type=4332
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Additional supporting documents per case.
|process_evidence_note=Where appropriate, additional supporting documents are required. Attach additional documents supporting the recognition of the title (up to 10 additional files).
Interested parties should refer to the e-doatap portal to find out about the supporting documents required in their case.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=11
|process_evidence_type=8619
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Diploma supplement
|process_evidence_note=Diploma Supplement. Required if granted by the Foundation.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=12
|process_evidence_type=2825
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Transfer of credits
|process_evidence_note=If courses from a previous degree(s) or part of studies have been recognised/transferred, the following documents must be attached to a single file:
A) The degree and the course certificate from the institution from which the credits have been transferred if the course of study has been completed or only the course certificate if the course of study has not been completed
B) a certificate from the institution which awarded the qualification to be recognised, specifying the recognition/transfer of credits
All of the above must be attached to the application by the interested party in a single file and, in addition, must be requested at the applicants own risk to be sent to the IOATAP (by post or by e-mail at protocol_A@doatap.gr) so that they can be cross-checked.
In case the above is issued by the Foundation in a language other than Greek, English or French, an official translation from:
i. the translation service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece - Register of Certified Translators - Register of Certified Translators (mfa.gr)
or ii. a Greek lawyer
or iii. the Embassy/Consulate of Greece in the country where the document is issued

ATTENTION
In case of recognition/transfer of courses from a previous degree(s) where the awarding institution is included in the List of Foreign Institutions with a Beneficence Agreement in Greece, the following must also be submitted.
The form is available at the "Forms - Instructions" link on the home page https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/.

It must be requested on the applicants responsibility, completed by the institution where the courses have been recognised/transferred and sent directly (by post or by e-mail to protocol_A@doatap.gr) to DOATAP, and also to the person concerned to attach it to the application.
In case the Certificate of Place of Study is completed by the Institution in a language other than Greek, English or French, the applicant must also attach the Certificate of Place of Study, in a legally certified copy and translated by:

i. the translation service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece - Register of Certified Translators - Register of Certified Translators (mfa.gr)
or ii. a Greek lawyer
or iii. the Embassy/Consulate of Greece in the country where the document is issued
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=13
|process_evidence_type=9429
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_description=Declaration of a doctor's consent
|process_evidence_note=If the applicant wishes the DOATAP to initiate the procedure for the inclusion of his/her thesis in the National Archive of Doctoral Dissertations, he/she completes and signs the form which is available at the link "Forms - Instructions" of the home page https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/.

Attention: 

The classification based on the scientific fields of the  National Archive of PhD Theses is a criterion for certain procedures of the Supreme Personnel Selection Council, as defined in Law 4765/2021.
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{{process rules
|process_rule_type=Law
|process_rule_decision_number=3328
|process_rule_decision_year=2005
|process_rule_description=DOATAP Organisation
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=80
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
|process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20050100080
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{{process rules
|process_rule_type=Law
|process_rule_decision_number=3027
|process_rule_decision_year=2002
|process_rule_article=5
|process_rule_description=Article 5 - Interdisciplinary Centre for the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications (DI.KA.TSA.) Arrangements. Examination topics required for the recognition of the equivalence of diplomas in medicine awarded by admission Universities abroad, other than countries in the European Union, are regulated.
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=152
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
|process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20020100152
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{{process rules
|process_rule_type=Law
|process_rule_decision_number=4957
|process_rule_decision_year=2022
|process_rule_article=297-316,  442-444 και 479-481
|process_rule_description=Academic Recognition of Immigration Studies / Interdisciplinary Organisation for the Recognition of Academic Degrees and Information
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=141
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
|process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20220100141
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=1
|process_step_exit=No
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Receipt of an application and pre-check of submissions
|process_step_official=Competent Department
|process_step_implementation=Software action
|process_step_duration_min=P7D
|process_step_duration_max=P1M
|process_step_description=A check shall be carried out on the dossier and, if shortcomings or incorrect supporting documents are found, the application shall be returned to the applicant for further actions and re-submission; if the application is complete the procedure shall proceed to the next step.
|process_step_note=In any case, the citizen has the possibility to be informed about the status of his/her application and any additional actions on his/her part, through the eDoatap platform.
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=2
|process_step_exit=No
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Submission of the dossier to the Head of the Academic Recognition Directorate
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
|process_step_implementation=Software action
|process_step_duration_min=P7D
|process_step_duration_max=P14D
|process_step_description=In this step, the following actions are carried out: a) processing the submitted data, b) collecting the required information and c) checking for the existence of previously recognised or non-recognised degrees.
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=3
|process_step_exit=No
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Recommendation of the Director of Academic Recognition
|process_step_official=Competent Director
|process_step_implementation=Software action
|process_step_duration_min=P7D
|process_step_duration_max=P14D
|process_step_description=The Head of the Division of Academic Recognition recommends to the President the recognition or not of the title based on the Registers of the D.O.A.T.A.P.
|process_step_note=The President may exceptionally request the opinion of the Board.
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=4
|process_step_exit=Yes
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Act issued by the President of the Board of Directors.
|process_step_official=Head of Organization
|process_step_implementation=Digital signature
|process_step_duration_min=P7D
|process_step_duration_max=P1M
|process_step_description=The President issues a decision on the academic recognition or not of the degree, taking into account the recommendation of the Head of the Recognition Directorate.
|process_step_note=The President may exceptionally request the opinion of the Board. The final act shall be signed by the President.
}}
{{process provision digital locations
|process_provision_digital_location_title=Degree Recognition
|process_provision_digital_location_url=https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/ekpaideuse/anagnorise-titlou-spoudon/anagnorise-ptukhiou
|process_provision_digital_location_description=Access via gov.gr
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{{process useful links
|process_useful_link_title=Forms and instructions
|process_useful_link_url=https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/laravel/public/api/instructions
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