Study in Romania
Romania is an EU country with affordable, high-quality education and a growing number of English-taught programmes. It is popular for medicine, engineering, computer science, business and economics.
Why Romania
Why students choose Romania
- EU-recognised degrees, accepted across Europe, the UK, US and Canada
- 700+ English-taught programmes
- Strong fields: medicine, dentistry, engineering, computer science and business
- Low tuition compared with Western Europe
- Safe cities and vibrant student life
- No IELTS required at some universities, where internal exams are accepted
A presentation on studying in Romania is available on request.
Costs
Tuition
- Tuition: €2,000 to €7,500 per year
- Medicine and dentistry: €6,000 to €15,500 per year
Fees change and differ by university. Check the official page for the current rules.
Universities
Top English-taught universities
- University of Bucharest: business, psychology, languages, political science
- Babeș-Bolyai University (Cluj-Napoca): computer science, economics, international relations
- Politehnica University of Bucharest: engineering, AI, robotics, IT
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (Iași): economics, law, business
- Gheorghe Asachi Technical University (Iași): engineering
- Romanian-American University (private): business, IT, finance
A Romanian university list is available on request.
Entry
General admission requirements
Requirements may vary by university.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English (IELTS, TOEFL or an internal test)
- Passport copy
- Motivation letter
- CV, for some programmes
- Medical certificate
Medicine and dentistry may require entry exams in biology and chemistry. Check the official page for the current rules.
Funding
Scholarships
Options include Romanian Government Scholarships (limited and competitive), university merit scholarships, EU and bilateral agreements for some nationalities, and tuition reductions for high performers.
Most students benefit mainly from low tuition rather than full scholarships. See scholarship guidance.
Living
Accommodation and cities
- University dormitories: €60 to €150 per month
- Private apartments: €250 to €450 per month
- Shared flats, popular with international students
Major student cities are Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași and Timișoara. Costs change. Check the official page for the current rules.
Visa
Visa steps
EU and EEA students need no visa. Non-EU students need a long-stay student visa (D/SD). The process includes:
- University acceptance letter
- Proof of tuition payment
- Proof of accommodation
- Financial proof (4,000 euros in a bank account)
- Medical insurance
After arrival, students apply for a residence permit. Visa rules change. Check the official page for the current rules.
Questions
Common questions
Are Romanian degrees recognised abroad?
They are described as EU-recognised and accepted across Europe, the UK, US and Canada.
Do I need IELTS?
Some universities do not require IELTS and accept internal exams. Others ask for IELTS or TOEFL.
Do non-EU students need a visa?
Yes. Non-EU students need a long-stay student visa. EU and EEA students do not.
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