"Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca
The StudyInRomania team visited Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca! Looking for a university with a long-standing medical tradition, an international outlook, and a vibrant student community? Founded in 1919 as the foundation of Romanian medical education in Transylvania, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy has grown into one of Romania’s leading medical universities, carrying a tradition that dates back to 1776. Today, the university brings together over 9,000 students across four faculties — Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing and Health Sciences — with 17 study programmes, including programmes taught in English and French. With more than 3,500 international students, UMF Cluj is a truly multicultural academic community, offering high-quality clinical training, direct patient contact, experienced professors, modern research opportunities, and an active student life. And its international journey continues! Starting with the 2026–2027 academic year, the university is opening a new English-taught Medicine programme in Novara, Italy, just 45 km from Milan. Come and study in Romania!