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Study in Romania

Low-cost EU degrees with English-taught Medicine programs

Tuition

$3,500 – $9,000 / year

Living Cost

$300 – $450 / month

Visa Success

93%

Processing

5 – 9 weeks

Overview

Why study in Romania?

Romania is a hidden-gem EU destination offering English-taught Medicine, Engineering, and Business degrees at some of the lowest tuition rates in Europe, with a straightforward admissions process for Pakistani students.

Among the lowest tuition fees for EU-recognised degrees

English-taught MBBS with no entrance exam at several universities

EU member state — Schengen-adjacent travel and post-study EU mobility

Growing Pakistani student community in Cluj-Napoca, Iasi & Bucharest

Quick Facts

Currency
Romanian Leu (RON)
Intakes
October (Fall)
Work Rights
Part-time work rights apply after residence permit issuance, up to 4 hours/day.
Popular Courses
Medicine & Dentistry, Engineering, Business Administration

Popular Courses

  • Medicine & Dentistry
  • Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science

Tuition & Living Costs

Tuition
$3,500 – $9,000 / year
Living Cost
$300 – $450 / month

Career Opportunities

  • Medicine & dentistry (EU pathway)
  • IT outsourcing hub
  • Manufacturing & automotive
Funding Options

Scholarships in Romania

Romanian Government Scholarship

Government

Partial tuition waiver and reduced accommodation costs

Deadline: Varies by university, typically May–June

How To Apply

Requirements & process

Admission Requirements

  • Strong FSc pre-medical background for Medicine applicants
  • IELTS 6.0+ for English-taught programs
  • Academic transcripts equivalence check

Visa Requirements

  • Letter of acceptance from a Romanian university
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the study period
  • Valid health insurance
  • Clean criminal record certificate

Documents Required

  • Passport
  • Acceptance letter
  • Attested academic documents
  • Financial proof
  • Insurance
  • Police clearance certificate

Typical processing: 5 – 9 weeks

Student life in Romania

Cluj-Napoca is one of Europe's largest student cities, with a low cost of living, historic architecture, and an increasingly active South Asian student network.

Questions

Romania FAQs

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