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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
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 degrees of third-cycle education
Official title
Recognition of third-cycle foreign academic degrees
Languages supported
Greek, English
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital)
E1
ΔΔ
5
0
0
0
1
0
40151
No
7603200
2419200
Access Codes from P.S. e-doatap
Identification with TAXISnet codes, Other
95997
431208
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 from foreign academic institutions and consists of the equivalence of qualifications in relation to the doctoral degrees awarded by Greek higher educational institutions.
133.12
133.12
4
8
0
3 months
,
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 €
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
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
Certification of courses
Certification
Certification of courses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
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
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
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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