Key Advantages

Why Study in Romania?

Romania is a member of the European Union (EU). It offers degrees taught in English, living costs that are among the lowest in the EU, part-time work rights for students and time to look for a job after you graduate.

Why Study in Romania?

Top Benefits

Many programmes are taught in English. Some are in French or German.

One of the least expensive countries in the EU

Part-time work up to 6 hours a day

An EU country in the Schengen area, a group of European countries with no passport checks between them

A European Union (EU) country with lower living costs, programmes in English and the chance to work part-time.

Academic Excellence

Universities With a Long History

Romania uses the Bologna system, the same degree system as many European countries. Your degree and course credits (ECTS, European credits) are easy to compare in Europe.

Computer Science

Engineering and computer science programmes taught in English.

Program Highlights:

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence in English at Babes-Bolyai University

Programmes in English, French or German at POLITEHNICA Bucharest

Business and Economics

Several bachelor's programmes are taught in English.

Program Highlights:

Business Administration, Finance and Banking, Marketing and more in English at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE)

Medicine and Pharmacy

Six-year programmes at medical universities.

Program Highlights:

Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy at Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMF) Cluj

English and French programmes at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest

Prestigious Institutions

Academic Excellence Nationwide

University of Bucharest

Babes-Bolyai University

POLITEHNICA Bucharest

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Career Pathways

Work and Career

Students can work part-time while they study and stay on after graduation to look for work.

Post-Study Work Pathway

While you study

Work part-time with your residence permit for studies.

Graduation

Finish your degree at a university that the state has approved.

Job search

Ask to stay 9 more months to look for a job or start a business.

Work

To work more than 6 hours a day, you need a work permit, a separate paper that lets you work.

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Post-Study Work Rights

Build your career in Romania

Duration

Up to 9 months after you finish your studies

Students from outside the EU with a residence permit for studies can work part-time, up to 6 hours a day, without a work permit.

Key Benefits

Gain valuable work experience

Build professional networks

Pathway to permanent residency

Graduate Employment

Employment Rate

Average to Find Job

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Campus Life

Student Life in Romania

Students live in university dorms or shared apartments in cities such as Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi and Timisoara.

The Romania Campus Experience

Dorms

Most universities offer student dorms (rooms where students live). Some have free internet, a place to eat, reading rooms and sports areas.

Health care

Students under 26 get free medical care and help for their mind and feelings (psychological help), at the university and in public hospitals.

Labs and small groups

Besides big lectures, you have lab classes in small groups.

English is common

Most young Romanians speak English. Many other Romanians speak at least some English.

Quality of Life & Support

Support Services for International Students

International offices

Many universities have an office for international students. It helps you join the course and get your residence permit, the card that lets you live in Romania as a student.