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BOE-A-2026-2730 ·6 February 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Administrative

Specific Doctoral Degrees Granted Official Status and Registration in the University Register

The Council of Ministers has agreed to grant official status to certain Doctoral degrees and proceed with their registration in the Register of Universities, Centres and Degrees (Agreement of 27 January 2026). This resolution is issued in accordance with Article 27 of Royal Decree 822/2021, regulating the academic validity of these degrees.

In 2 key points

  1. Establishment of official status for specific Doctoral degrees (Acuerdo de Consejo de Ministros de 27 de enero de 2026)
  2. Registration of degrees in the Register of Universities, Centres and Degrees (Acuerdo de Consejo de Ministros de 27 de enero de 2026)

How it affects those involved

For universities and centres providing these programmes, the measure formalises the official status of their doctoral degrees within the relevant administrative register. Degree holders are now guaranteed the official registration of their qualification, facilitating academic and professional recognition.

Lifecycle

2026-02-06PublishedPublished in the BOE
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