Scholarship Overview
- The Government of Romania offers several scholarships to foreign citizens in accredited higher education institutions in Romania through a file-based application competition run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Ministry of Education and Research (MER).
- These scholarships are offered to foreign citizens who come from non-EU countries. They cover undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies.
Host School(s)
- Accredited higher education institutions in Romania
Fields of Study
- Any field of study except Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy
NOTE:
- Studies at undergraduate and master’s levels are undertaken in Romanian.
- Doctoral students can opt for studies in Romanian or a foreign language set by the doctoral school.
- Students who do not speak Romanian go through a preparatory year of studying the Romanian language before commencing the actual study program.
What does the scholarship cover?
- An exemption from registration or any other fees related to application processing, testing for Romanian language skills, taking the admission contest for doctoral studies, and aptitude tests.
- Tuition fees for the Romanian language preparatory year.
- Tuition fees for the actual study period, not exceeding the duration of a university cycle, subject to the study program.
- A monthly scholarship for students enrolled in the Romanian language preparatory year.
- A monthly scholarship for students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral studies for a period no longer than the duration of the university cycle.
- Accommodation in student dormitories within the allocated subsidy.
- Medical assistance in case of medical-surgical emergencies.
- Local public, ground, naval, and underground transport.
- An exemption from the payment of the study visa fee.
How many scholarships are given?
- Not stated
Which countries are targeted?’
- Any country that is not classified as an EU member state
Am I Eligible to Apply?
To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
- Submit a completed application file. Follow the instructions for completion very carefully.
- Present your study documents issued by an accredited/recognized educational institution in the country where they were issued.
- Comply with the regulations for file submission.
- Comply with enrolment dates and deadlines.
- Have good academic results of a least 7, corresponding to the scoring system in Romania.
How Do I Apply – Next Steps
- The scholarship application should be sent through the Study in Romania platform found at the link below. This platform can be accessed in both English and French.
Required Documents
- The scholarship application form and application for issuance of a letter of acceptance.
- Copies of diplomas obtained previously (baccalaureate diploma or its equivalent, plus bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, doctorate, if applicable), with authorized translations into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian.
- Copies of transcripts of completed studies with authorized translations attached.
- A copy of a birth certificate or any other equivalent identification document with an authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian.
- A copy of the first three pages of the applicant’s passport.
- A Curriculum Vitae in English or French, in the authorized format
- Doctoral applicants must submit a letter of intent in English, French, or Romanian. The contents of this letter are listed on the website.
NOTE:
- All documents must be scanned individually in PDF format.
- Your registration will only be considered valid if you consent to the agreement for the processing of personal data by signing the GDPR declaration.
Closing Date
- 16 March 2024
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