Romania is a European study destination, which offers the advantage of wide-recognition of its diplomas, as part of the European Union and the European Higher Education Area. At the same time, quality higher education programmes, offered in English, Romanian, but also in other French, German or Hungarian, are provided by Romanian universities at accessible rates. The social life is also a plus for a country of extreme geographic diversity, rich history and excellent reputation for cultural and student life.

None. In Romania all different types of higher education institutions (universities, institutes, study academies, schools of tertiary education, polytechnics) have same legal status and regulations.

No, you cannot. UEFISCDI the organisation currently administrating the StudyinRomania portal is neither an admissions office, nor a higher education institution. We do not handle any study applications. We can only offer you general advice on how to get started if you wish to study in Romania. Study applications should be made to the institutions themselves, through the official admissions routes.
Please consult the How to apply? area of the website for more information.

This varies for one university to another. Please note that the number of eligible students for higher education is currently decreasing partially because of demographics, partially because of a very strict final baccalaureate exam (mandatory for Romanian high school graduates), which makes a perfect moment to study in Romania.

Tuition fees vary from 400 Euro / year up to almost 9,000 Euro / year depending on the study domain or country of origin (EU/non-EU). Please access the section What to Study- Find the right programme, select the programme you are interested in and all the details will be displayed including the tuition fee.

There are several accommodation options:

• Shared housing - 80 Euro to 150 Euro /month

• Private housing– 130 Euro to 300 Euro / month

• On campus dormitories – 60 Euro to 85 Euro / month

 Other living expenses (average)

• Food (canteen / groceries /eating out) – 100 Euro to 300 Euro / month

• Car maintenance (after purchase) – around 100 Euro / month

• Gas, Electricity – 40 Euro to 60 Euro / month

• Phone and internet – 20 Euro to 40 Euro / month

• Medical insurance – from 12 Euro / month (either private or at CNAS - The National Health Insurance company, state owned)

• Public transportation – 10 Euro to 30 Euro / month

• Entertainment - 200 Euro / month

The living costs can be approximately 600 Euro / per month.

 

More info: Cost of living section

If you come from a European (EU/ EEA) country, you have the opportunity to access the same state scholarships as the Romanian students. In addition, if you come for credit mobility, you can take advantage of the Erasmus+ programme. For degree mobility, you can apply for one of the scholarships awarded by the Romanian state, based on bilateral agreements. Due to constant policy updates, in order to obtain all the necessary information about the available state scholarships (conditions, documents, enrolment calendar) and submit the application files, please apply directly to: the Romanian diplomatic missions accredited in your country of origin / residence or to the diplomatic mission of country of origin accredited to Bucharest. Also, more detailed information of the available scholarships is available in the portal section Romanian Higher Education, Scholarships. Note that certain government-backed scholarships are available to non-European students from certain countries.

Yes, all universities have an application fee that has to be paid for each programme you apply to.

Most universities can provide accommodation, however not all of them can cover all students requests or demands regarding the type of rooms available. Therefore we recommend finding accommodation as soon as possible. For more detailed information, please visit our accommodation section. Note that some universities might offer cheaper accommodation that requires sharing the room with another student.

More info: Accommodation Section

Depending on your country of origin, you may need a visa. Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website to see if you need a visa http://evisa.mae.ro/NeedVisa
You can also consult the list of countries of origin for which a visa is required.
Please note that short-stay visa (marked C) only allows for a short-term stay (max 3 months) in Romania.

More info: Visa / Residence Permit Section

After receiving the acceptance letter regarding your studies in a Romanian university and the long-stay visa for studies you will need a residence permit. The visa grants you a short-term entry permit (max three months), whereas a student residence permit can be granted for longer study or research periods (usually a year).

More info: Visa / Residence Permit Section or General Inspectorate for Immigration Romania

Yes. After receiving the acceptance letter regarding your studies in a Romanian university and the long-stay visa for studies you will require a residence permit. The Visa grants you a short-term entry permit (max three months), whereas a student residence permit can be granted for longer study or research periods (usually a year).

More info: Visa / Residence Permit Section or General Inspectorate for Immigration Romania

Students from the European Union, as well as student from other state (please see list) are exempted from the Romanian visa requirement. Visa applications can only be submitted to the diplomatic missions and consular posts of Romania abroad (present in the country of your origin), once you have been granted the letter of acceptance by the Ministry of National Education (MEN). Please access the complete list of updated embassies info on the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website http://www.mae.ro/en/romanian-missions.

More info: Visa / Residence Permit Section or General Inspectorate for Immigration Romania

If there is no consulate or embassy in your country please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page to find the nearest Romanian diplomatic mission.

A separate application is necessary for each programme you apply for, with one exception: if the programmes you apply for are organized within the framework of the same faculty, in which case separate application forms are required for each desired programme.

Each higher education institution issues a certificate for student use between graduation and the moment when the graduate receives their diploma. With appropriate certifications from the Romanian Embassy in the country of origin, this particular certificate can be used for the application procedures. However, the candidate should present the actual diploma to the university's registration office once it receives it, in order to replace the previously mentioned certificate in their file.

EU citizens can apply for studies at the Romanian higher education institutions during the admission sessions, generally held in July and September. Non-EU countries' citizens can apply at the higher education institution during the admission session organised by most universities between February and the beginning of September.

No. Usually in order to be eligible for higher education you must have completed upper secondary education. As the entrance requirements vary form one university to another there might be necessary to pass a written or oral exam that would require previous knowledge from the field of the study programme you are applying.

For acknowledged study programmes carried out in foreign languages, the receiving higher education institution may organise a foreign language test or require proof of an internationally recognised English certificate (e.g. Cambridge, TOEFL etc.). Students coming from countries where the official language is the language in which the courses are held and students with an internationally recognised language certificate will be exempted from this test.

You would have to be fluent in the official language of the study programme. In this regard the receiving higher education institution may organise a foreign language test.

Higher education institutions or CNRED – the National Center for Recognition and Equivalency of Diplomas verify documents related to prior studies, based on the existing legal framework. If there is a positive assessment of your previous academic credentials provided by CNRED directly or via the request of the HEI, the higher education instutions where you applied will send your dossier to the Ministry of Education for receiving the Letter of Acceptance.
More information about the procedure for EU/ EEA/ CH students is available for undergraduate studies at: https://cnred.edu.ro/en/preuniversity-studies and for Master and PhD studies at: https://cnred.edu.ro/en/higher-education
The full methodology for recognizing previous academic credentials of foreign students (regardless of their country of origin), in order to be able to access Romanian higher education programmes is available at: http://administraresite.edu.ro/index.php?module=uploads&func=download&fileId=16811
In order to have comprehensive information on how to get your prior studies recognised, please visit the “Recognition of your prior studies” section of this website.

Studying in Romanian higher education is conditional on the completion of upper secondary education in the country of origin. Other than that, candidates need to meet the following requirements in order to lodge a successful application:

•     Put together the admission application folder from your country of origin and certify / legalise diplomas / documents via the relevant authorities;

•     Apply for a student visa in your country of origin at the diplomatic mission (Please visit:States whose citizens need a VISA to enter Romania and States whose citizens do not need a VISA to enter Romania);

•     Proof of financial means (at least 2,000 Euros in your bank account, in travellers’ checks or in cash);

•     Language – programmes are taught in Romanian, English, French, Hungarian or German language. You will have to prove a satisfactory level of linguistic competence in the programme´s language. If you wish to study in Romanian, a preparatory year can be an easy way to learn the language basics, as well as more about the culture and history of Romania.  If you speak Romanian, you can skip the preparatory year after having passed a Romanian language test. Also, in case you can formally prove that you have studied in the Romanian language for at least four years consecutively, you do not need to pass the Romanian language test or attend the preparatory year;

•     Proof of accommodation – if needed, universities can issue a "Letter of Accommodation" attesting they will be accommodating you in the university campus;

•     Health insurance – if you are under 26, health insurance is covered by the university, which provides full healthcare benefits within the Romanian public insurance system. If you are 26 or older, you must pay a monthly health insurance fee (approx. 12 Euro / month). Note that you must register with a general physician (family doctor), which provides basic consults and can refer to specialists, if needed.

Yes. Romanian language classes are organised in different universities within dedicated departments. The preparatory language programme takes a full year for undergraduate students, however for post graduate study, the course takes six months.
If you are interested in the preparatory course for learning Romanian you must apply either for a higher education programme and specify that you want to undergo a preparatory year first or directly for the preparatory year. Make sure you apply in due time – it is advised to start the application process in August, given the fact that the academic year starts in the first week of October.

For more information please visit the "Learning Romanian Section

For acknowledged study programmes carried out in foreign languages, the receiving higher education institution may organise a foreign language test. Usually universities decide on the level on the minimum level of English skills. If you pass the language test there are additional courses that you can enrol at both in universities and in other institutions (private companies, British Council, etc.)

Yes, most of the Romanian young people speak English fluenty and many Romanians speak at least conversational English and will be able to offer you basic instructions or information in English, or point you to another reliable source. Even though, some of the people you will meet might not know English (just a little bit of French, German or Russian), Romanian people are very sociable and they will try to help somehow by using their creativity and social skills. The level of English skills can depend on the area very much (higher levels are more frequently met in towns vs villages).

Yes. International students in Romania do not require a working permit as long as they hold a residence permit for studying in the country. Students are allowed to work four hours / day with no working permit.

You may search for a job through career fairs, info desks in universities, students associations, websites, friends, classmates and local students or directly submitting your resume on corporations’ websites. The most accessed companies are the Outsourcing Companies/Call Centres who need employees with different nationality such as French, German, Italian, English etc.

You are allowed to work without having a work permit, just by having the student residence permit. Even if you are a Non-EU student you can still work for 4 hours a day just by owning your student residence permit.
For more details, please the see “Working in Romania” section of this website.

Yes, there is a high number of universities that can offer medical programmes in English. Almost all medical universities have such programmes, together with some comprehensive universities.
For detailed information please visit the Find the right study programme section

The decision for family reunification is taken at the General Inspectorate for Immigration. For more information please visit the General Inspectorate for Immigration website:http://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/content/opinion-application-family-reunification