ΔΔ-3ARecognition of foreign second cycle -28postgraduate-29 academic qualifications
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creation date: 2026-08-22T04:22:12+03:00
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Recognition of foreign second cycle (postgraduate) academic qualifications
type: Subject
type: Category:Services Registry
type: Category:Decisions
type: Category:University Graduates
page: https://en.mitos.gov.gr/index.php/ΔΔ-3ARecognition_of_foreign_second_cycle_-28postgraduate-29_academic_qualifications
wiki namespace: 9002
wiki page content language: en
process alternative titles: Recognition of academic equivalence of foreign second-cycle (postgraduate) university degrees
process application description: Application for recognition of a master’s degree from foreign academic institutions
process application note: 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).
process application owner: Persons
process application related url: https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/
process application submission type: Submitted by the applicant (digital)
process application type: Application
process conditions alternative: false
process conditions alternative: true
process conditions name: Holding a foreign academic qualification.
process conditions name: 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).
process conditions name: Greek citizens can log into this platform using their personal credentials for Taxisnet for Greek citizens.
process conditions name: Possession of a (first cycle) degree from a Greek University
process conditions name: Possession of a first cycle foreign degree academically recognized by the organization.
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process conditions num id: 4
process conditions num id: 5
process conditions type: Educational
process conditions type: Possession of passwords to enter software
process cost max: 130
process cost min: 130
process deadline duration: 3 months
process 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.
process evidence alternative: false
process evidence cost alternative: false
process evidence cost calculation: One-off
process evidence cost description: 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.
process evidence cost min: 130
process evidence cost num id: 1
process evidence cost payment type: Bank cashier
process evidence cost payment type: Digital (web banking)
process evidence cost total number: 0
process evidence cost type: Impost
process evidence cost url: https://www.doatap.gr/paravola/
process evidence description: Copy of ID or passport.
process evidence description: Declaration of consent.
process evidence description: Additional supporting documents on a case by case basis.
process evidence description: Greek basic qualification or decision recognising the first (1st) cycle of studies
process evidence description: 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 …
process evidence description: Diploma supplement.
process evidence description: Official transcript of records.
process evidence description: Thesis for the second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) qualification.
process evidence description: Certificate of study mode (for distance learning programmes)
process evidence description: Certificate of place of study (for in-person programmes)
process evidence description: Abstract of thesis for the second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) qualification.
process evidence description: Proof of previous studies for transfer of credits
process evidence ex officio total number: 0
process evidence identification type: Identification with TAXISnet codes
process evidence identification type: Identification with e-Doatap codes
process evidence is under prerequisite: false
process evidence is under prerequisite: true
process evidence note: 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/
process evidence note: 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).
process evidence note: 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.
process evidence note: Required if issued by the Institution.
process evidence note: 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 …
process evidence note: 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.
process evidence note: 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.
process evidence note: 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
process evidence note: 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.
process evidence note: 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 certi…
process evidence note: ID or passport in a clear photocopy.
process evidence note: 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).
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