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Study in Romania.

Medical & Tech Hub. Fees from €2,000.
Fastest Internet in Europe. Silicon Valley of East.

Snapshot

99% Jobs

CapitalBucharest

CurrencyLeu (RON)

IntakeSept / Feb

Work Rights4 Hrs/Day (non-EU)

Stay Back9 Months

SchengenFull (from Jan 2025)

Cities & Industry

Economic Engines of Romania.

Bucharest

Capital

Economic Engine. Palace of Parliament. Old Town.

Cluj-Napoca

Transylvania

'Silicon Valley of Europe'. Tech Hub. Largest University.

Iași

Moldavia

'Cultural Capital'. Historical center of education.

Timișoara

Banat

Secessionist architecture. Starting point of 1989 Revolution.

Constanța

Dobrogea

Largest Black Sea port. Ancient Roman roots.

Brașov

Transylvania

Medieval city. Near 'Dracula's Castle'. Carpathian Mountains.

Major Industries & Brands

Automotive

Dacia, Ford Otosan, Continental

14% of GDP. Backbone of exports.

IT & Software

Bitdefender, UiPath, eMAG

Fastest growing. Silicon Valley hubs.

Energy

OMV Petrom, Romgaz, Hidroelectrica

Oil, Gas, Nuclear & Hydro player.

Banking

Banca Transilvania, BCR, BRD

Strong domestic banking sector.

Retail & DIY

Dedeman, Altex, Profi

Driven by consumer spending.

Pharma

Antibiotice Iași, Catena, MedLife

Drug manufacturing hub.

Universities

From Medicine to Engineering.

Carol Davila University (Bucharest)

Iuliu Hațieganu University (Cluj)

Grigore T. Popa University (Iași)

Victor Babeș University (Timișoara)

Ovidius University (Constanța)

George Emil Palade (Târgu Mureș)

Entry Requirements

Academic & English Criteria.

Academic & Age

Undergraduate

Score 60% - 65% (Higher for Med)

Age 18-30 Preferred

Gap 2-3 Years Accepted

Postgraduate

Score 55% - 60% (GPA 7.0)

Age Up to 35-40

Gap 5+ Years with Exp

Backlogs: 5-8 accepted. Gap accepted with work experience.

English Proficiency

MOI Accepted

Flexible: Romania accepts MOI if previous degree was in English. Short interview by Embassy is standard.

Test	UG	PG
IELTS	5.5 - 6.0	6.0 - 6.5
TOEFL iBT	72 - 79	80 - 90
PTE	50 - 54	58 - 65
Duolingo	105 - 110	115 - 125
MOI	Accepted*	Accepted*

Funds & Living

Budget for 2026.

Monthly Living

Rent (Shared)600 – 1,100 RON

Utilities250 – 450 RON

Groceries800 – 1,200 RON

Transport40 – 90 RON

Misc300 – 600 RON

Total1,990 – 3,440 RON (~€400-690)

Funds to Show

Living Expenses

€500 / month€6,000 / year

Tuition Fees

€2,000 - €7,000Must be Paid

Documents:

Bank Statements (3-6 Months), Sponsorship Letter (Notarized), Sponsor's Income Proof.

Wages (2026)

Min Wage: 4,050–4,325 RON/month (2026, two-tier). Skilled: 45-75 RON/hr.

Student work: 4 hrs/day max. Earning: ~€480 - €560

Application Process

From Admission to Visa.

Admission

Submit docs. Pay eval fee (€50-250).

Ministry Letter

Uni gets approval from Ministry of Edu.

Tuition Fee

Pay 1 Year Tuition to secure seat.

Acceptance

Receive official Letter of Acceptance.

Visa Filing

Apply at Embassy/E-Visa. Fee €120.

Arrival

Fly to Romania.

Path to PR (Permanent Residency)

50%

Years of Study

Counts as Half

100%

Years of Work

Counts Fully

5 Years Total

Eligible for PR

Stay Back

9 Months Job Search Visa. Use this to find a full-time job.

Family Rules

Apply LATER. Get your Residence Permit (30-60 days) → Approve Family Reunification at IGI → Spouse Applies Visa.

FAQs

Common questions about Romania.

Yes! Romania is flexible. If your previous education was in English, you can submit an MOI certificate. However, the Embassy may conduct a short 5-minute interview to verify your skills.

To get Permanent Residency (PR), you need 5 years of residence. However, time spent on a student visa counts as **50%**. Example: 4 Year Degree = 2 Years counted. You need 3 more years of work.

Not immediately. Romania follows a 'Family Reunification' process. You must arrive first, get your residence permit (valid for 1 year), and then apply for approval to bring your spouse. Spouse needs a separate work permit.

After graduation, you can extend your residence permit for **9 months** specifically to look for a job or start a business. Once you find a job, you switch to a Work Permit.

Yes. Universities like Carol Davila and Iuliu Hațieganu are WHO and NMC recognized. You are eligible to sit for USMLE (USA) and NEXT (India).

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