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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 doctorate degrees of third-cycle education
Official title
Recognition of third-cycle foreign academic degrees
Languages supported
English
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital)
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ΔΔ
4
0
0
40151
No
7603200
2419200
Access Codes from P.S. e-doatap
Identification with TAXISnet codes, Other
95997
431208
8210
gov.gr, SDG
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 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
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
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6
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
Document’s requirement:
Educational
No
8619
7
Third (3rd) cycle dissertation/ PhD thesis.
Proof of Study
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:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Educational
No
2825
8
PhD thesis abstract.
Proof of Study
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
Alternative document of:
7
Yes
2825
9
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:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Educational
No
9703
10
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
11
Diploma supplement
Certification
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
8619
12
Transfer of credits
Proof of Study
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
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13
Declaration of a doctor's consent
Declaration
Declaration of a doctor's consent
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
3328
2005
80
Α
Law
5
3027
2002
152
Α
Description
Article 5 - Interdisciplinary Centre for the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications (DI.KA.TSA.) 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 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 dossier to the Head of the Academic Recognition Directorate
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
In this step, the following actions are carried out: a) processing the submitted data, b) collecting the required information and c) checking for the existence of previously recognised or non-recognised degrees.
No
No
3
Recommendation of the Director of Academic Recognition
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
The Head of the Division of Academic Recognition recommends to the President the recognition or not of the title based on the Registers of the D.O.A.T.A.P.
Notes
The President may exceptionally request the opinion of the Board.
No
No
4
Act issued by the President of the Board of Directors.
Responsible for Implementation
Head of Organization
Μethod of Implementation
Digital signature
Description
The President issues a decision on the academic recognition or not of the degree, taking into account the recommendation of the Head of the Recognition Directorate.
Notes
The President may exceptionally request the opinion of the Board. The final act shall be signed by the President.
No
Yes
Forms and instructions
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