Study in Romania Intake 2026 - 2027
Affordable European Education in English
Study Destination
Romania
Romania offers affordable EU-based education, especially in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering and IT.
Tuition
€2,500 / year
Living Cost
€400 - €700 / month
Work Rights
Part-time, subject to permit rules
Intakes
October, February (selected programmes)
Why Study in Romania?
Romania has a long-established university system with a wide choice of English-taught degrees, particularly in health sciences. Tuition and living costs are generally lower than in many Western European countries.
Why Choose Romania?
Affordable tuition and living costs within the European Union
Large selection of English-taught medical and health programmes
Established universities with experience hosting international students
Qualifications recognised in the EU, subject to professional rules
Getting Started
Admission Requirements
- Relevant academic qualification and subject prerequisites
- English-language evidence where required by the programme
- Valid passport and programme-specific documents
- Medicine and health programmes may require entrance exams, interviews or additional documents
Student Visa
Visa Information
- Non-EU students normally require a long-stay visa for studies and then a residence permit.
- Admission is generally confirmed through a Letter of Acceptance processed with the Romanian Ministry of Education.
- Applicants must show funds, accommodation and health insurance as required.
- Documents may need translation or legalisation, so the timeline should be planned early.
Cost of Living
A practical planning range is around €400–€700 per month. Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca can cost more than smaller cities, and accommodation is the main variable.
Work Opportunities
International students with a valid study residence permit may be able to work part-time within limits set by Romanian immigration rules; the exact conditions should be checked for the current permit.
Post-Study Opportunities
Post-study stay and employment options are limited and depend on the qualification, an employer and the immigration rules in force at the time of application.
Academic Options
Popular Courses
University Options
Popular Universities
University of Bucharest
BabeÈ™-Bolyai University
Politehnica University of Bucharest
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy
How to Apply
Assess your academic profile and shortlist programmes
Check entry, language and any entrance-exam requirements
Prepare, translate and legalise academic documents as required
Apply to the university and obtain the Letter of Acceptance
Apply for the long-stay study visa
Complete enrolment and the residence permit after arrival
Other Study Destinations
United Kingdom
From £10,000 / year
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Australia
From AUD 20,000 / year
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New Zealand
From NZD 18,000 / year
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Ireland
From €10,000 / year
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Germany
From €0 - €1,500 / year
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France
From €2,902 Bachelor / €3,950 Master (public)
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Hungary
From €3,000 / year
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Finland
From €8,000 / year
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United States
From USD 15,000 / year
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Canada
From CAD 15,000 / year
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South Korea
From USD 3,000 / year
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Sweden
From SEK 90,000 / year
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Italy
From From about €1,000 / year (public, income-based)
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Lithuania
From €2,000 / year
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Albania
From €2,000 / year
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Belgium
From From about €4,500 / year
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Cyprus
From €4,000 / year
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Turkey
From USD 1,500 / year
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