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A) it must bear a certification of authenticity of signatures in accordance with the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE stamp) * (see explanation below).
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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).
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EXPLANATIONS
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* 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.
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** 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.
 
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81a435ce-b9ff-4775-afdd-d19fd30dc5de 814359 Αναγνώριση Ακαδημαϊκών Τίτλων Σπουδών Αλλοδαπής τρίτου κύκλου (διδακτορικού)

At a glance

Points of service

Academic Recognition Directorate, HELLENIC NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND INFORMATION CENTER (HELLENIC N.A.R.I.C.)

Number of required documents

7 to 12

Fees

130 €

Deadline of completion

3 months

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.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

HELLENIC NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND INFORMATION CENTER (HELLENIC N.A.R.I.C.)

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Directorate for Academic Recognition

Provided to

Related links


Last update

12/03/2025

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application for Degree Recognition

Notes:

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.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification with TAXISnet codes, Access Codes from P.S. e-doatap

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Other Application for review

        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.

        Output & Results

        Output

        Administrative Act, Decision

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Alternative titles

            Recognition of academic equivalence of foreign doctoral degrees of third-cycle education

            Official title

            Recognition of third-cycle foreign academic degrees

            Languages supported

            Greek, English

            Registries updated

            E-doatap

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (digital)

              Type

              Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

              E1

              ,


            • 1 Educational Possession of a Foreign Academic Degree.

              No No

            • 2 Possession of passwords to enter software Access to this platform is made with the personal Taxisnet passwords for national citizens.

              No No

            • 3 Possession of passwords to enter software 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.

              Yes Yes

            • 1 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). 133.12 €

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (web banking)

              Type of Cost Impost

              Fee Link https://www.doatap.gr/paravola/

              No

            • 1 A copy of an identity card or a passport. Identification document

              A copy of an identity card or a passport.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 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).

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2244

            • 2 Solemn Declaration under Law 1599/1986. Solemn Declaration

              Solemn Declaration under Law 1599/1986.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Relevant Procedure: ΔΔ:265882

              Notes: 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/

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7320

            • 3 Consent form. Declaration

              Consent form.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 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).

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9429

            • 4 Greek Basic Degree or Recognition Act of the First (1st) Cycle Degree Proof of Study

              Greek Basic Degree or Recognition Act of the First (1st) Cycle Degree

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 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).

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              No 2825

            • 5 Third (3rd) cycle degree (doctorate) Proof of Study

              Third (3rd) cycle degree (doctorate)

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 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.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              No 2825

            • 6 Course certificate Certification

              Course certificate

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 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.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              No 8619

            • 7 Third (third) course of study/doctoral thesis. Proof of Study

              Third (third) course of study/doctoral thesis.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: It is the record of doctoral thesis, as it was filed at the Foundation.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              No 2825

            • 8 Summaries of doctoral dissertation Proof of Study

              Summaries of doctoral dissertation

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: If the thesis attached is in a language other than Greek, English and French, and does not contain a summary in any of these languages, its summary should be attached to the Greek or English.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              Alternative document of: 7

              Yes 2825

            • 9 Acknowledgement of the institution. Certificate

              Acknowledgement of the institution.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: Acknowledgement by the awarding institution that no private body in Greece has provided programmes of study with franchising agreements with higher education institutions abroad. It is required that the Award Foundation is included in the list of Foreign Institutions under an Agreement on Jurisdiction in Greece. Information: https://www.doatap.gr/anagnorish/katalogos-alldapon-idrymaton-pou-panemoun-titlous-spoudon-stin-stin-ellada/ Need to be requested by the Applicant, sent by the Foundation of origin directly (postal or electronically to protocol_Adoatap.gr) to the IO.ATA-ponted country but also to the person concerned to attach it to the application.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              No 9703

            • 10 Additional supporting documents on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documents per case

              Additional supporting documents on a case-by-case basis.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: Where appropriate, additional supporting documents are required. Insert additional documents of assistance to identify the title (up to 10 additional records). They must be sent to the e-doatap portal to inform them of the supporting documents required in respect of their case.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4332

            • 11 Diploma version Certification

              Diploma version

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: Diploma Supplement is required if it is awarded by the Foundation.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              No 8619

            • 12 Transfer of credit units Proof of Study

              Transfer of credit units

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              No 2825

            • 13 Declaration of a doctor's consent Declaration

              Declaration of a doctor's consent



              Notes: If the applicant wishes to initiate the procedure by the IOTAP for the incorporation of his thesis into the National Doctoral Correspondence Archive (ESDP), he shall complete and sign the form available in the ‘Types – Instructions’ link of the original page https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/ Warning: Classification based on the scientific fields of the HRD is a criterion for certain procedures of the Personnel Selection Board (SEP), as set out in Law 3765/2021.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              No 9429

            • Law 3328 2005 80 Α

              Description IATAP Agency

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20050100080

            • Law 5 3027 2002 152 Α

              Description Article 5 - IGC 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.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20020100152

            • Law 297-316, 442-444 και 479-481 4957 2022 141 Α

              Description Academic Recognition of Immigration Studies / Interdisciplinary Organisation for the Recognition of Academic and Information Titles

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20220100141

            • 1 Receipt of an application and pre-check of submissions

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              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 action and re-submission; if the application is complete the procedure shall proceed to the next step.

              Notes In any case, the citizen may be informed of the status of his application and of any additional actions taken by the eDoatap platform.

              No No


            • 2 Introduction of a dossier to the Head of Academic Recognition Directorate

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description (b) collecting the information required and (c) check for the existence of an earlier recognition or non-formal securities.

              No No


            • 3 Suggested Director of Academic Recognition

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description The Head of the Academic Recognition Directorate recommends to the President the recognition or non-recognition of the title based on the IOC's registers.

              Notes The President may exceptionally consult the Board.

              No No


            • 4 Act adopted by the President of the Board of Directors.

              Responsible for Implementation Head of Organization

              Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

              Description The President shall adopt a decision on the academic recognition or non-recognition of the title, taking into account the recommendation of the Head of the Directorate for Recognition.

              Notes The President may exceptionally consult the Board; the final act shall be signed by the President.

              No Yes




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