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Αναγνώριση Ακαδημαϊκών Τίτλων Σπουδών Αλλοδαπής τρίτου κύκλου (διδακτορικού)
At a glance
Points of service
Directorate for Academic Recognition, HELLENIC NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND INFORMATION CENTER (HELLENIC N.A.R.I.C.)
Number of required documents
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
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
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
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
Other information
Alternative titles
Recognition of academic equivalence of foreign doctoral third-cycle degrees
Official title
Recognition of Foreign third-cycle (doctorate) Academic Degrees
Languages supported
Greek, English
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital)
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ΔΔ
5
0
0
40151
No
6739200
1555200
Access Codes from P.S. e-doatap
Identification with TAXISnet codes, Other
95997
431208
15203
8210
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Supporting document
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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1
Educational
Possession of a third-cycle 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.
Alternative condition of
2
Yes
Yes
4
Educational
Degree from a Greek university
No
No
5
Educational
Foreign first-cycle degree academically recognised by the organisation
Alternative condition of
4
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 payable: 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) Applicants requesting recognition of their qualifications must ensure their name appears on deposit slip..
133.12 €
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
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
3
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:
No
No
2825
4
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:
No
No
2825
5
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
No
8619
6
Third (3rd) cycle dissertation/ PhD thesis.
Digital file
Third (3rd) cycle dissertation/ PhD thesis.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
This is the file of the PhD thesis as it was submitted to the Foundation.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4128
7
PhD thesis abstract.
Supporting documents per case
PhD thesis abstract.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
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.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Educational
No
4332
8
Certificate of the institution.
Certificate
Certificate of the institution.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
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.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
9
Additional supporting documents per case.
Supporting documents per case
Additional supporting documents per case.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
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.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4332
10
Diploma supplement
Supporting documents per case
Diploma supplement
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Diploma Supplement. Required if granted by the Foundation.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Educational
No
4332
11
Proof of previous studies for transfer of credits.
Supporting documents per case
Proof of previous studies for transfer of credits.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
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
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Educational
No
4332
12
Declaration of a doctor's consent
Declaration
Declaration of a doctor's consent
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
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.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Educational
No
9429
Law
297-316, 442-444 και 479-481
4957
2022
141
Α
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 actions and re-submission; if the application is complete the procedure shall proceed to the next step.
Notes
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.
No
No
2
Submission of the file to a competent official
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
The official shall examine whether the awarding institution is in the National Registry of Recognised Higher Educational Institutes and Academic Degrees from Abroad, and whether the type of the degree under review is in the National Register of Types of Degrees.
No
No
3
2. 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, signed digitally
No
Yes
Forms and instructions
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