How many programs can I apply for with one application?

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

The application deadline is before I get my diploma from high school / university. What should I do?

Each higher education institution issues a certificate for student use between graduation and the moment 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.

When is the application deadline?

EU citizens can apply for a studiy program at  Romanian higher education institutions during the admission sessions, generally held in July and September. Citizens from non-EU countries can apply  during the admission session, which is organized by most universities between February and the beginning of September.

Does my previous education have to be in the same field when applying for Master or PhD program?

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, you may need to pass a written or oral examination that would require previous knowledge from the field of the study program you are applying for.

Do I need to take an English language test? Is there a spring admission?

For study programs in foreign languages, the 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.

Do I have to be fluent in Romanian or other languages?

You would have to be fluent in the official language of the study program, and the university of choice may organise a foreign language test or similar.

When I apply to a Romanian university, who will evaluate my previous certificates and diplomas?

What are the mandatory legal requirements for studying in Romania?

Studying inRomania is conditional on the completion of upper secondary education in the country of origin. Additionally, candidates need to meet the following requirements in order to deliver 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 e-VISA for more details)
• proof of financial means;
• language – programs are taught in Romanian, English, French, Hungarian or German language. You will have to prove a satisfactory level of linguistic competence in the program's language. If you wish to study in Romanian, a preparatory year can be the easiest 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. If you can formally prove 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.