Study in Romania

Study in Romania

Romania is one of Eastern Europe’s hidden gems. Famous not only for its gorgeous landscapes and its seven UNESCO world heritage sites, Romania gave the world some of the biggest inventions and pushed the world to where it is today. From Ana Aslan, the creator of some of the best anti-aging products, and Petrache Poenaru, the inventor of the fountain pen, to some of the greatest engineers in the world, like the father of cybernetics, Stefan Odobleja, and the golden trio of aerodynamics, Henri Coanda, Traian Vuia, and Henri Coanda, Romania basically laid the groundwork for the 21st century.

Why study in Romania?

The educational system in Romania is appreciated worldwide, seeing as some of the biggest corporations in the world constantly seek students who study there. From Medicine and Social Studies, to some of the best Engineering and Technology degrees, Romanian universities offer a wide range of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Considering the low living costs and the affordable tuition fees, as well as the rich nightlife and great events and concerts, Romania is one of the greatest destinations for international students.

What to study in Romania

Being home to some of the widest variety of degrees, it might be hard to start from scratch and decide on a degree. Still, based on our data, we managed to find the most popular study options in Romania. These are:

• Study Computer Science & IT in Romania;
• Study Business Administration in Romania;
• Study Management, Organisation & Leadership in Romania;
• Study International Relations in Romania;
• Study Political Science in Romania.

Major cities in Romania

Romania’s capital, Bucharest, is one of the biggest cities in Europe, with over 1.8 million citizens. Although it has a great nightlife and is home of some of the biggest universities in the country, Bucharest isn’t the only great city you can choose for your educational destination.

For instance, you can study in:

• Study in Cluj-Napoca;
• Study in Bucharest;
• Study in Brasov.

Which universities to attend in Romania

If you’re still undecided, you can always go with our recommendations and check out these universities:

• Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi (TUIASI);
• University of Bucharest;
• Romanian-American University.

Practical Information

How to apply to universities in Romania

To attend a Romanian university, you should know that the application process is either online, or via post, and that you should contact the embassy or the consulate website, to see if you qualify to join one of the programmes.

You can also make sure you’re accepted to a university if you:

• Make sure to know what the language requirements are, and whether you have to prove skills in Romanian or English before enrolling in a degree programme;
• Show how you performed as a student, and be sure to know what your Grade Point Average (GPA) was during your studies.
• Can increase your chances of going to Romania by being sure to apply to more than one university!

Still, the main documents you must procure, in order to apply, depending on your degree, are:

• Certified copy of your high school diploma;
• Baccalaureate diploma or equivalent (leaving diploma, for ex.) - for undergraduate studies;
• Certified copy of the graduation certificate - for postgraduate (Master or PhD);
• Certified copy of academic records from high school - for undergraduates;
• University records - for postgraduate studies (Master, PhD, Doctorate);
• Certified copy of your birth certificate;
• Medical records: vaccines and a certificate from the general practitioner in the country of origin, attesting that you do not suffer from any chronic or neuropsychological illnesses, contagious diseases, or other illnesses not compatible with your future profession;
• Copy of your passport;
• 4 photos (passport type);
• Application form.

Helpful ways to make sure you qualify for a Romanian university

Take Preparation Courses: These kinds of courses enable degree-seeking students to get an extra educational boost just before they start their Master’s degree or other post-graduate degree programme. Try a pre-M.B.A., pre-Law, or pre-Medicine programme, as well as any other foundation or preparation courses that will allow you to study in the degree programme of your choice.

Improve your English through an English-language prep course: If you’re attending a degree programme in Romania, you will sometimes need to prove that your language skills are good enough to participate in the classes and understand the lectures; some schools will require Romania, while others will require strong English skills. These courses will also prepare you for any of the English-language tests that universities require

English-language tests

If you wish to study in English in Romania, you have to prove your proficiency with an official English exam. The tests usually presented by students are:

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• CAE

Keep in mind that one of these diplomas can save you from a preparatory year, so you don’t have to wait to start your university degree.  

However, international students can be exempted from presenting a language test, if:

• The language is official in your country;
• You have done your previous studies in the same language.

Source: https://www.distancelearningportal.com/countries/33/romania.html#content:study