Recognition of foreign second cycle (postgraduate) academic qualifications
Recognition of academic equivalence of foreign second-cycle (postgraduate) university degrees
Application for recognition of a master’s degree from foreign academic institutions
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).
Holding a foreign academic qualification.
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).
Greek citizens can log into this platform using their personal credentials for Taxisnet for Greek citizens.
Possession of a (first cycle) degree from a Greek University
Possession of a first cycle foreign degree academically recognized by the organization.
Possession of passwords to enter software
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.
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 130). 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.
Additional supporting documents on a case by case basis.
Greek basic qualification or decision recognising the first (1st) cycle of studies
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.
Thesis for the second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) qualification.
Certificate of study mode (for distance learning programmes)
Certificate of place of study (for in-person programmes)
Abstract of thesis for the second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) qualification.
Proof of previous studies for transfer of credits
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/
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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).
CLARIFICATIONS: # 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. # 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.
Academic recognition of foreign qualifications / Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Centre, Law 4957/2022, as amended and in force.
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.
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.
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.
Checking of the information and preparation of a recommendation to the President regarding whether the degree can be given academic equivalence.
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.
Decision of the President of the Board of Directors, digitally signed
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.
The President may, by way of exception, consult the Board of Directors.
Submission of application and pre-check of information submitted
Submission of the file to a competent employee
Submission of the file to the Head of the Academic Recognition Directorate for recommendation
Referral of the recommendation to the President for a final decision
Decision of the President of the Board issued