View source for ΔΔ:Recognition of foreign second cycle (postgraduate) academic qualifications

{{process
|process_official_title=Recognition of foreign second cycle (postgraduate) academic qualifications
|process_alternative_titles=Recognition of academic equivalence of foreign second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) higher education qualifications, Recognise your academic degree
|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_org_owner_is_private=No
|process_org_owner=40151
|process_provision_org_group=8210
|process_provision_org=95997
|process_provision_org_directory=Academic Recognition Directorate
|process_output_registries=431208
|process_remarks=CLARIFICATIONS:
1. 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. 2. 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.
|process_deadline_duration=P3M
|process_provided_language=English
|process_evidence_identification_type=Identification with TAXISnet codes, Other
|process_type=Outgoing
|process_trigger=Applied for
|process_trigger_type=Application (digital)
|process_usage=Supporting document
|process_output_type=Administrative Act, Decision
|process_source=gov.gr, SDG
|process_provided_to=University Graduates
|process_tax_type=Decisions
|process_life_events=Educational resumé
|process_sdg_resource=Other
|process_sdg_resource_other=Request for review
|process_sdg_notes=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.
|process_total_duration_steps_min=2419200
|process_total_duration_steps_max=7603200
|process_cost_min=133.12
|process_cost_max=133.12
|process_evidence_cost_guarantee=0
|process_evidence_cost_total_number=0
|process_evidence_ex_officio_total_number=0
|process_evidence_alternative_total_number=4
|process_evidence_prerequisite_total_number=5
|process_evidence_total_number=4
|process_evidence_step_total_number=0
|process_evidence_step_digital_total_number=0
|process_sdg_codes=E1
|process_govgr_codes=15203,15203
|process_govgr_full_info=15203
|process_application_type=Application
|process_application_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_application_owner=Persons
|process_application_description=Application for recognition of a master’s degree from foreign academic institutions
|process_application_related_url=https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/?lang=el
|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 conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=1
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Educational
|process_conditions_name=Holding a foreign academic qualification.
}}
{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=2
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Possession of passwords to enter software
|process_conditions_name=Greek citizens can log into this platform using their personal credentials for Taxisnet.
}}
{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=3
|process_conditions_alternative=Yes
|process_conditions_alternative_of_selector=2
|process_conditions_alternative_of=2
|process_conditions_type=Possession of passwords to enter software
|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 evidences cost
|process_evidence_cost_num_id=1
|process_evidence_cost_alternative=No
|process_evidence_cost_type=Impost
|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 133 12). 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=133.12
|process_evidence_cost_max=133.12
|process_evidence_cost_url=https://www.doatap.gr/paravola/
|process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Digital (web banking)
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=1
|process_evidence_type=2244
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Copy of ID or passport.
|process_evidence_note=ID or passport in a clear photocopy (in the case of a foreign identity card or passport, a clear photocopy of a copy which has been certified by a Greek lawyer).
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=2
|process_evidence_type=7320
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=The procedure requires the applicant to obtain an electronic solemn declaration. It is not necessary to visit the premises of any administrative authority or a Citizen Service Centre (KEP).
Online solemn declarations can be issued in the following two (2) ways: (a) using your personal web banking codes for one of the available banks, or (b) using your personal TAXISnet credentials (after first logging in once with your web banking credentials to confirm your mobile phone number).
You will then receive confirmation codes by text message on your mobile phone.
The electronic solemn declaration that you issue is legally equivalent to a solemn declaration bearing an authentic signature and you can either send it electronically or print it out and submit it to a public authority. At the same time, citizens continue to be entitled to physically sign the solemn declaration form (in accordance with Article 8 of Law 1599/1986) and to submit it to a competent authority, as a supporting document.
|process_evidence_related_url=https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
|process_evidence_note=Τhe solemn declaration form (in accordance with Article 8 of Law 1599/1986) to be signed by applicant is available at the link ‘Forms – Instructions’ of the eDoatap homepage or on the DOATAP website http://...ap.gr/
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=3
|process_evidence_type=9429
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Declaration of consent.
|process_evidence_related_url=https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/
|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 evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=4
|process_evidence_type=4332
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Additional supporting documents on a case by case basis.
|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 evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=5
|process_evidence_type=2825
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Greek basic qualification or decision recognising the first (1st) cycle of studies
|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.
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=6
|process_evidence_type=2825
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|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 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.
|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.
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=7
|process_evidence_type=8619
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Diploma supplement.
|process_evidence_note=Required if issued by the Institution.
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=8
|process_evidence_type=8619
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=Yes
|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=6
|process_evidence_alternative_of=6
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Official transcript of records.
|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 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.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=9
|process_evidence_type=2825
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Thesis for the second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) qualification.
|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 evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=10
|process_evidence_type=9703
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=Yes
|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=7
|process_evidence_alternative_of=7
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Certificate of study mode (for distance learning programmes)
|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 evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=11
|process_evidence_type=9703
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=Yes
|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=7
|process_evidence_alternative_of=7
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Certificate of place of study (for in-person programmes)
|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
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=12
|process_evidence_type=2825
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Of Circumstance
|process_evidence_alternative=Yes
|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=9
|process_evidence_alternative_of=9
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Abstract of thesis for the second (2nd) cycle (postgraduate) qualification.
|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.
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=13
|process_evidence_type=2825
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_prerequisite=Educational
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Transfer of credits
|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 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
}}
{{process rules
|process_rule_type=Law
|process_rule_decision_number=3327
|process_rule_decision_year=2002
|process_rule_article=5
|process_rule_description=Provisions relating to DIKATSA. The examination subjects required for recognition of equivalence of medical degrees awarded by equivalent universities abroad outside the European Union are regulated.
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=152
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
|process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20020100152
}}
{{process rules
|process_rule_type=Law
|process_rule_decision_number=3328
|process_rule_decision_year=2005
|process_rule_description=Organisational structure of DOATAP.
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=80
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
|process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20050100080
}}
{{process rules
|process_rule_type=Law
|process_rule_decision_number=4957
|process_rule_decision_year=2022
|process_rule_article=297-316, 442-444 και 479-481
|process_rule_description=Academic Recognition of Foreign Academic Qualifications / Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Centre
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=141
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
|process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20220100141
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=1
|process_step_exit=No
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Submission of application and pre-check of information submitted
|process_step_official=Competent Department
|process_step_implementation=Software action
|process_step_duration_min=P7D
|process_step_duration_max=P1M
|process_step_description=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.
|process_step_note=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.
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=2
|process_step_exit=No
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Submission of the file to the Head of the Academic Recognition Directorate
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
|process_step_implementation=Software action
|process_step_duration_min=P7D
|process_step_duration_max=P14D
|process_step_description=In this step, the steps set out below are taken: (a) the submitted information is processed; (b) any information required is collected; and (c) a check is carried out of the existence of previously recognised or non-identical qualifications.
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=3
|process_step_exit=No
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Recommendation from the head of the Academic Recognition Directorate
|process_step_official=Competent Director
|process_step_implementation=Software action
|process_step_duration_min=P7D
|process_step_duration_max=P14D
|process_step_description=The Head of the Academic Recognition Directorate recommends to the President of DOATAP whether or not the qualification should be recognised on the basis of the DOATAP registers.
|process_step_note=The President may, by way of exception, consult the Board of Directors.
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=4
|process_step_exit=Yes
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Decision of the President of the Board issued.
|process_step_official=Head of Organization
|process_step_implementation=Digital signature
|process_step_duration_min=P7D
|process_step_duration_max=P1M
|process_step_description=The President issues a decision on the academic recognition or otherwise of the qualification, taking into account the recommendation of the Head of the Academic Recognition Directorate.
|process_step_note=The President may, by way of exception, consult the Board of Directors. The final decision is signed by the President.
}}
{{process useful links
|process_useful_link_title=eDoatap platform
|process_useful_link_url=https://e-doatap.doatap.gr/?lang=el
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