Study in Romania

Requirements vary according to nationality, institution and programme.

Bachelor's and integrated programmes

Applicants normally need:

• Secondary-school diploma equivalent to the Romanian Baccalaureate
• Academic transcripts
• Valid passport
• Birth certificate
• Proof of English, French, German or Romanian proficiency
• Medical certificate
• Completed application form
• Motivation letter, where required
• Entrance examination or interview for selected programmes

Master's programmes

Applicants generally need:

• Recognised bachelor's degree
• Complete academic transcript
• Valid passport
• CV and motivation letter
• Proof of language proficiency
• References, portfolio or entrance examination where required

Medicine and Dentistry admissions may be based on academic results in Biology and Chemistry, an entrance examination, an interview or a combination of these criteria. Every medical university sets its own process.

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens do not require a student visa, although residence-registration requirements apply to longer stays.

Non-EU/EEA students normally require a D/SD long-stay visa for studies. Common supporting documents include:

• Valid passport
• Ministry-issued Letter of Acceptance
• Proof of tuition payment
• Evidence of sufficient financial resources
• Accommodation confirmation
• Medical insurance
• Criminal-record certificate
• Proof of the study language
• Parental consent for applicants under 18

After arriving in Romania, the student must apply to the General Inspectorate for Immigration for a temporary residence permit. Applications for renewal should be submitted at least 30 days before the existing permission expires.

Well-known institutions among international applicants include:

• University of Bucharest
• Babeș-Bolyai University
• Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași
• West University of Timișoara
• Bucharest University of Economic Studies
• Politehnica University Bucharest
• Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
• Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași
• Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
• Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
• Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy
• Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy
• University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova
• Transilvania University of Brașov

Medical applicants should confirm programme accreditation and recognition in the country where they intend to practise.

The usual procedure is:

1. 1Choose an accredited university and programme.
2. 2Submit the application directly to the university.
3. 3The university reviews the file and forwards it for approval where required.
4. 4The Romanian Ministry of Education issues a Letter of Acceptance.
5. 5The student pays the required tuition fee.
6. 6The student applies for a long-stay student visa.
7. 7After arrival, the student applies for a residence permit.

Official guidance indicates that Ministry processing of a non-EU admission file may take approximately 30 – 60 days, following the university's preliminary assessment.

Students should generally budget around €500 – €800 per month, depending on the city, accommodation and lifestyle. Typical expenses include:

• University dormitory or private accommodation
• Food and household expenses
• Utilities
• Public transportation
• Health insurance
• Telephone and internet
• Study materials and personal expenses

Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca are normally more expensive than Iași, Craiova, Oradea, Sibiu or Târgu Mureș. University dormitories provide the most economical accommodation but places may be limited.

International graduates may request an extension of their study-based temporary residence for up to nine months to:

• Search for employment
• Complete employment formalities
• Prepare to establish a business

Applicants must provide evidence that they successfully completed their studies. Once employment is secured, the graduate must obtain the appropriate residence status for work. A separate extension of up to six months may apply when a graduate needs to finalise academic or diploma-authentication formalities.

Edu Consultancy can assist students with:

• Initial eligibility and financial assessment
• University and programme selection
• Application preparation and submission
• Academic-document review
• Document legalisation and translation planning
• Ministry Letter of Acceptance procedures
• Motivation letter and CV preparation
• Scholarship application guidance
• Student-visa and residence documentation
• Accommodation and pre-departure support

Romania can be a strong option for students seeking affordable European education, particularly in Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering and IT. Applicants should verify programme accreditation, total tuition costs and professional recognition before paying fees or accepting an offer.