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At a glance

Points of service

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

Digital provision points

National Single Digital Gateway – gov.gr

Number of required documents

5 to 12

Fees

133.12 €

Deadline of completion

3 months

Description

The procedure relates to the recognition of foreign second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) academic qualifications. Interested parties can submit their applications online through the platform: https://e-doatap.doatap.gr. After logging in to the platform, interested parties can submit a relevant application with the necessary supporting documents in each case and learn about the progress and history of their applications. The recognition procedure for postgraduate degrees is aimed holders of a second cycle academic qualification; it involves recognising the equivalence of that qualification with the postgraduate degrees awarded by Greek universities.

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

Academic Recognition Directorate

Provided to

University Graduates

Notes

CLARIFICATIONS: 1. To initiate the recognition procedure it is necessary to submit the required supporting documents electronically, including the supporting documents sent by universities to DOATAP for cross-checking, in accordance with the Table of Supporting Documents. 2. The competent officers at DOATAP may request additional information and invite the applicant to provide further explanations. 3. A certificate of proficiency in the language of the programme of study obtained before the applicant enrolled for the programme may be requested at any stage of processing the application.

Last update

20/11/2024

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application for recognition of a master’s degree from foreign academic institutions

Relevant link

https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/?lang=el

Notes:

Τhe application serves as a solemn declaration under Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 75) for the information stated therein and the supporting documents submitted along with that application. Any inaccuracy in the information stated in the application incurs the stipulated criminal and administrative sanctions. Foreign citizens who do not have a tax ID number must have their identity verified by DOATAP and will then be sent their portal access credentials (user name and password).

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

Requirements

Fees

Applications for review of decisions on recognition or non-recognition of second cycle second cycle (postgraduate) academic qualifications of Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Cener (DOATAP) are filed within sixty (60) days from the notification of the act to the interested party.

Output & Results

Output

Administrative Act, Decision

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Recognition of academic equivalence of foreign second-cycle (postgraduate) university degrees

Official title

Recognition of foreign second cycle (postgraduate) academic qualifications

Languages supported

Greek, English

Registries updated

E-doatap

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Decisions

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital)

Life events

Educational resumé

Type

Outgoing

E1

   40151
   
   No
   5184000
   1209600
   
   
   
   
   Identification with TAXISnet codes, Other
   
   95997
   431208
   
   15203, 15203
   8210
   
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   Supporting document

The procedure relates to the recognition of foreign second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) academic qualifications. Interested parties can submit their applications online through the platform: https://e-doatap.doatap.gr. After logging in to the platform, interested parties can submit a relevant application with the necessary supporting documents in each case and learn about the progress and history of their applications. The recognition procedure for postgraduate degrees is aimed holders of a second cycle academic qualification; it involves recognising the equivalence of that qualification with the postgraduate degrees awarded by Greek universities. 133.12 133.12 4 5 0 3 months}} }} }}

1 Educational Holding a foreign academic qualification.

No No

2 Possession of passwords to enter software Greek citizens can log into this platform using their personal credentials for Taxisnet.

No No

3 Possession of passwords to enter software Foreign citizens who do not have a tax ID number must have their identity verified by the by DOATAP and will then be sent their portal access credentials (user name and password).

Alternative condition of 2

Yes Yes

1 Τhe fee payable for examining the application for recognition of a Master’s degree is EUR 130 00, plus stamp duty (final amount payable: EUR 133 12). That amount can deposited into DOATAP’s account with the Bank of Greece (account number: 26072595, IBAN: GR05 0100 0240 0000 0002 6072 595). Applicants requesting recognition of their qualifications must ensure their name appears on deposit slip. 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 Copy of ID or passport. Identification document

Copy of ID or passport.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: ID or passport in a clear photocopy (in the case of a foreign identity card or passport, a clear photocopy of a copy which has been certified by a Greek lawyer).

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

2 The procedure requires the applicant to obtain an electronic solemn declaration. It is not necessary to visit the premises of any administrative authority or a Citizen Service Centre (KEP). Online solemn declarations can be issued in the following two (2) ways: (a) using your personal web banking codes for one of the available banks, or (b) using your personal TAXISnet credentials (after first logging in once with your web banking credentials to confirm your mobile phone number). You will then receive confirmation codes by text message on your mobile phone. The electronic solemn declaration that you issue is legally equivalent to a solemn declaration bearing an authentic signature and you can either send it electronically or print it out and submit it to a public authority. At the same time, citizens continue to be entitled to physically sign the solemn declaration form (in accordance with Article 8 of Law 1599/1986) and to submit it to a competent authority, as a supporting document. Solemn Declaration

The procedure requires the applicant to obtain an electronic solemn declaration. It is not necessary to visit the premises of any administrative authority or a Citizen Service Centre (KEP). Online solemn declarations can be issued in the following two (2) ways: (a) using your personal web banking codes for one of the available banks, or (b) using your personal TAXISnet credentials (after first logging in once with your web banking credentials to confirm your mobile phone number). You will then receive confirmation codes by text message on your mobile phone. The electronic solemn declaration that you issue is legally equivalent to a solemn declaration bearing an authentic signature and you can either send it electronically or print it out and submit it to a public authority. At the same time, citizens continue to be entitled to physically sign the solemn declaration form (in accordance with Article 8 of Law 1599/1986) and to submit it to a competent authority, as a supporting document.

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

Notes: Τhe solemn declaration form (in accordance with Article 8 of Law 1599/1986) to be signed by applicant is available at the link ‘Forms – Instructions’ of the eDoatap homepage or on the DOATAP website http://...ap.gr/

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

3 Declaration of consent. Declaration

Declaration of consent.

Relevant link: https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Τo be filled out and signed only by the applicant for each of the institutions where they studied to acquire the said qualification. This form authorises DOATAP to request clarifications / additional information concerning their degree(s) from the institution(s). It is available on the ‘Forms – Instructions’ link on the eDoatap homepage or on DOATAP’s website https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9429

4 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: Αdditional supporting documents may be required on a case by case basis. The competent officers at DOATAP may request additional information and invite the applicant to provide further explanations. Attach additional supporting documents for recognition of the master’s degree (up to an additional 10 files).

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4332

5 Greek basic qualification or decision recognising the first (1st) cycle of studies Proof of Study

Greek basic qualification or decision recognising the first (1st) cycle of studies

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Βasic degree/diploma from a Greek higher education institution, in a clear photocopy of the original. In cases where the basic studies were carried out at a foreign institution, a clear photocopy of the Decision (Certificate) recognising the first (1st) cycle of studies (degree/basic qualification) must be submitted. If the first-cycle degree (basic degree) has not been recognised, recognition of that degree must first be requested (see DOATAP Procedure Νο 531918 in the National Register of Administrative Procedures).

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

No 2825

6 A copy of the qualifications for the second (2nd) cycle of studies (master’s degree) for which recognition is sought. The qualification submitted must meet either the conditions set out in point A or those set out in point B: A) it must bear certification of the authenticity of signatures in accordance with the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE stamp)* (explanation below) and, below that lawful certification by one of the following Greek authorities: i. the translation service of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs or ii. a Greek lawyer or iii. the Embassy/Consulate of Greece in the country where the document was issued. In addition, an official translation** (explanation below) must be provided if the qualification was issued in a language other than Greek, English or French. or (B) Where it does not bear certification of the authenticity of the signatures in accordance with the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE stamp) and where the qualification was issued in Greek, English or French, a simple copy of the qualification may be attached to the application but the applicant must inform the university and send it to DOATAP for comparison (by post or electronically at protocol_A@doatap.gr). EXPLANATIONS

Supporting documents are officially stamped with an APOSTILLE by the competent department in the country of issue. Further information can be found at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/authorities1/?cid=41. In all countries which have not ratified the Hague Convention documents must bear a stamp officially affixed by the local Greek consular authorities.
- Official translations of the above supporting documents (unless they are in Greek, English or French) must be done by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the following link: Register of Certified Translators (mfa.gr) at https://www.mfa.gr/ypiresies-gia-ton-politi/metafrastiki-ypiresia/i-metaphrastiki-ypiresia.html

or by the local Greek consular authorities, or by a translator who is a graduate of the Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpretation of the Ionian University, or by a lawyer in Greece, who certifies that it is a translation of the document in question. Proof of Study

A copy of the qualifications for the second (2nd) cycle of studies (master’s degree) for which recognition is sought. The qualification submitted must meet either the conditions set out in point A or those set out in point B: A) it must bear certification of the authenticity of signatures in accordance with the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE stamp)* (explanation below) and, below that lawful certification by one of the following Greek authorities: i. the translation service of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs or ii. a Greek lawyer or iii. the Embassy/Consulate of Greece in the country where the document was issued. In addition, an official translation** (explanation below) must be provided if the qualification was issued in a language other than Greek, English or French.

or

(B) Where it does not bear certification of the authenticity of the signatures in accordance with the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE stamp) and where the qualification was issued in Greek, English or French, a simple copy of the qualification may be attached to the application but the applicant must inform the university and send it to DOATAP for comparison (by post or electronically at protocol_A@doatap.gr).

EXPLANATIONS

Supporting documents are officially stamped with an APOSTILLE by the competent department in the country of issue. Further information can be found at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/authorities1/?cid=41. In all countries which have not ratified the Hague Convention documents must bear a stamp officially affixed by the local Greek consular authorities.
- Official translations of the above supporting documents (unless they are in Greek, English or French) must be done by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the following link: Register of Certified Translators (mfa.gr) at https://www.mfa.gr/ypiresies-gia-ton-politi/metafrastiki-ypiresia/i-metaphrastiki-ypiresia.html

or by the local Greek consular authorities, or by a translator who is a graduate of the Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpretation of the Ionian University, or by a lawyer in Greece, who certifies that it is a translation of the document in question.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Please note that if the postgraduate degree has been submitted together with an application for recognition of a first (1st) cycle qualification (degree), it will not be recognised independently.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

No 2825

7 Diploma supplement. Certification

Diploma supplement.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Required if issued by the Institution.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

No 8619

8 Official transcript of records. Certification

Official transcript of records.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: An official transcript of records with detailed grades for all years of study which must be signed, bear the stamp of the institution and indicate the date on which the degree was awarded. A copy must be submitted which must alternatively meet either the conditions set out in point A or those set out in point B: A) it must bear certification of the authenticity of signatures in accordance with the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE stamp)* (explanation below) and, below that lawful certification by one of the following Greek authorities: i. the translation service of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs or ii. a Greek lawyer or iii. the Embassy/Consulate of Greece in the country where the document was issued. In addition, an official translation** (explanation below) must be provided if the qualification was issued in a language other than Greek, English or French. or (B) Where it does not bear certification of the authenticity of the signatures in accordance with the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE stamp) and where the qualification was issued in Greek, English or French, a simple copy of the qualification may be attached to the application but the applicant must inform the university and send it to DOATAP for comparison (by post or electronically at protocol_A@doatap.gr). EXPLANATIONS

Supporting documents are officially stamped with an APOSTILLE by the competent department in the country of issue. Further information can be found at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/authorities1/?cid=41. In all countries which have not ratified the Hague Convention documents must bear a stamp officially affixed by the local Greek consular authorities. The official translations of the above supporting documents (unless they are in Greek, English or French) must be done by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the following link: Register of Certified Translators (mfa.gr) at https://www.mfa.gr/ypiresies-gia-ton-politi/metafrastiki-ypiresia/i-metaphrastiki-ypiresia.html or by the local Greek consular authorities, or by a translator who is a graduate of the Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpretation of the Ionian University, or by a lawyer in Greece, who certifies that it is a translation of the document in question.

EXPLANATIONS

Supporting documents are officially stamped with an APOSTILLE by the competent department in the country of issue. Further information can be found at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/authorities1/?cid=41. In all countries which have not ratified the Hague Convention documents must bear a stamp officially affixed by the local Greek consular authorities.
- Official translations of the above supporting documents (unless they are in Greek, English or French) must be done by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the following link: Register of Certified Translators (mfa.gr) at https://www.mfa.gr/ypiresies-gia-ton-politi/metafrastiki-ypiresia/i-metaphrastiki-ypiresia.html

or by the local Greek consular authorities, or by a translator who is a graduate of the Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpretation of the Ionian University, or by a lawyer in Greece, who certifies that it is a translation of the document in question.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

Alternative document of: 6

Yes 8619

9 Thesis for the second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) qualification. Proof of Study

Thesis for the second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) qualification.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: This is the final paper/thesis that was prepared to obtain a postgraduate degree. If the curriculum did not require a thesis to be submitted, please attach a PDF document stating that the course you attended did not require a thesis.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

No 2825

10 Certificate of study mode (for distance learning programmes) Certificate

Certificate of study mode (for distance learning programmes)

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: This is required for distance learning programmes if the awarding institution is included in the list of foreign institutions with a franchise agreement in Greece AND WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL distance learning programmes for persons who enrolled in them after 06/10/2022. The form is available at the link ‘Forms – Instructions’ on the homepage https://e...atap.gr/. It must be requested by the applicant, filled out by the awarding institution and sent directly (by post or electronically to protocol_A@doatap.gr) to DOATAP, but also to the interested party themselves, so that it can be attached to the application. If the institution fills out the certificate of study mode in a language other than Greek, English or French, the applicant must also attach a legally certified copy of the certificate of study mode, translated by: i. the translation service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece - Registry of Certified Translators (mfa.gr) https://www.mfa.gr/ypiresies-gi...a/i-metaphrastiki-ypiresia.html or ii. a Greek lawyer or iii. the Embassy/Consulate of Greece in the country where the document was issued.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

Alternative document of: 7

Yes 9703

11 Certificate of place of study (for in-person programmes) Certificate

Certificate of place of study (for in-person programmes)

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Only required if the awarding institution is included in the List of Foreign Institutions with a franchise agreement in Greece (available at: https://www.doatap.gr/anagnorish/katalogos-allodapon-idrymaton-pou-aponemoun-titlous-spoudon-stin-ellada/). It must be requested by the applicant, filled out by the awarding institution and sent directly (by post or electronically to protocol_A@doatap.gr) to DOATAP, but also to the interested party themselves, so that it can be attached to the application. If the institution fills out the certificate of study mode in a language other than Greek, English or French, the applicant must also attach a legally certified copy of the certificate of study mode, translated by: i. the translation service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece - Registry of Certified Translators (mfa.gr) https://www.mfa.gr/ypiresies-gi...a/i-metaphrastiki-ypiresia.html or ii. a Greek lawyer or iii. the Embassy/Consulate of Greece in the country where the document was issued

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

Alternative document of: 7

Yes 9703

12 Abstract of thesis for the second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) qualification. Proof of Study

Abstract of thesis for the second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) qualification.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: If the thesis attached is in a language other than Greek, English or French and does not contain an abstract in any of those languages, an abstract in Greek or English must be attached.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Of Circumstance

Alternative document of: 9

Yes 2825

13 Transfer of credits Proof of Study

Transfer of credits

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: If courses have been recognised/transferred from an earlier degree or section of a programme of studies, the following supporting documents must be attached as a single file: A) The degree and the official transcript from the institution from which the credits have been transferred, if the programme of study was completed or only the official transcript if the programme of study was not completed. B) Certificate from the institution which awarded the degree for which recognition is sought, clarifying the recognition/transfer of credit units. All the above must be attached to the application by the applicant as a single file and, in addition, the applicant must request, at their own responsibility, that they be sent to DOATAP (by post or electronically to protocol_A@doatap.gr), so that a comparison can be made. If the above documents are issued by the institution in a language other than Greek, English or French, the applicant must attach an official translation done by: i. the translation service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece - Register of Certified Translators (mfa.gr); or ii. a Greek lawyer; or iii. the Embassy/Consulate of Greece in the country where the document was issued. N.B. (a) If courses have been recognised/transferred from an earlier degree(s) where the institution is included in the List of Foreign Institutions with a franchise agreement in Greece (available at: https://www.doatap.gr/anagnorish/katalogos-allodapon-idrymaton-pou-aponemoun-titlous-spoudon-stin-ellada/) the following must also be submitted: certificate of place of study (for in-person programmes); The form is available at the link ‘Forms – Instructions’ on the homepage https://e...atap.gr/. It must be requested by the applicant, filled out by the awarding institution and sent directly (by post or electronically to protocol_A@doatap.gr) to DOATAP, but also to the interested party themselves, so that it can be attached to the application. If the institution fills out the certificate of study mode in a language other than Greek, English or French, the applicant must also attach a legally certified copy of the certificate of study mode, translated by: i. the translation service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece - Registry of Certified Translators (mfa.gr) https://www.mfa.gr/ypiresies-gi...a/i-metaphrastiki-ypiresia.html or ii. a Greek lawyer or iii. the Embassy/Consulate of Greece in the country where the document was issued (b) If courses have been recognised/transferred from an earlier degree(s) whose studies were completed remotely, the following must also be submitted: certificate of study mode (for distance learning programmes) (required for distance learning programmes if the awarding institution is included in the list of foreign institutions with a franchise agreement in Greece AND WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL distance learning programmes for persons who enrolled in them after 06/10/2022). The form is available at the link ‘Forms – Instructions’ on the homepage https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/. It must be requested by the applicant, filled out by the awarding institution and sent directly (by post or electronically to protocol_A@doatap.gr) to DOATAP, but also to the interested party themselves, so that it can be attached to the application. (**) If the institution fills out the certificate of study mode in a language other than Greek, English or French, the applicant must also attach a legally certified copy of the certificate of study mode, translated by: i. the translation service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece - Registry of Certified Translators (mfa.gr) or ii. a Greek lawyer or iii. the Embassy/Consulate of Greece in the country where the document was issued

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

No 2825

Law 5 3327 2002 152 Α

Description Provisions relating to DIKATSA. The examination subjects required for recognition of equivalence of medical degrees awarded by equivalent universities abroad outside the European Union are regulated.

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

Law 3328 2005 80 Α

Description Organisational structure of DOATAP.

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

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

Description Academic Recognition of Foreign Academic Qualifications / Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Centre

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

1 Submission of application and pre-check of information submitted

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The file is checked, and if omissions or incorrect supporting documents are identified, the application is returned to the applicant for further action and resubmission. If the application is complete, the procedure moves to the next step.

Notes In any case, citizens can use the eDoatap platform to learn about the status of their application and of any additional steps they are required to take.

No No

2 Submission of the file to a competent employee

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description Checking whether the awarding institution is included in the National Register of Recognized Foreign Higher Education Institutions, whether the type of qualification in question is included in the National Register of Types of Qualifications.

No No

3 Submission of the file to the Head of the Academic Recognition Directorate for recommendation

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description Checking of the information and preparation of a recommendation to the President regarding whether the degree can be given academic equivalence.

No No

4 Referral of the recommendation to the President for a final decision

Responsible for Implementation Head of Organization

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description Referral of the recommendation by the Head of the Recognition Directorate to the President for a final decision on the academic equivalence or not of the degree with the postgraduate degrees of the Greek Universities.

Notes The President may, by way of exception, consult the Board of Directors.

No No

5 Decision of the President of the Board issued

Responsible for Implementation Head of Organization

Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

Description Decision of the President of the Board of Directors, digitally signed

No Yes

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Difference between revisions of "ΔΔ:Recognition of foreign second cycle (postgraduate) academic qualifications"

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