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
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
Top universities in Romania
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
Scholarships in Romania
Romanian Government Scholarship
GovernmentPartial tuition waiver and reduced accommodation costs
Deadline: Varies by university, typically May–June
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.
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