FOREIGN STUDENTS IN ROMANIA

The national educational system is open according to the law also for foreigners. The enrollment of foreign citizens into the Romanian educational system is realized regarding the didactical activities under the same rules and regulations which are valid for Romanian citizens - pupils, students and respectively persons registered for postgraduate studies. In this context, both the issues concerning the content (educational plans and programs) as well as the administrative character (transfers, examinations, etc.) are considered. The citizens from non-EU countries can be registered for studies in Romania without entry examination, by supplementing enrolment figure approved for Romanian citizens. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Non-EU citizens willing to study in Romania have to apply to the chosen Romanian university, in order to receive the pre-enrollment. The Letter of Acceptance will be issued by the Ministry of Education, Research and Innovation. The following application papers are requested: 1. Application form (filled in 2 copies) ; 2. Certified copy of the Baccalaureate Diploma or equivalent - for undergraduate studies; 3. Certified copy of the graduation certificate - for postgraduate applicants or PhD; 4. Academic record translated into Romanian, English, French or German; 5. Language certificate (see further instructions regarding this issue) 6. Certified copy of the Birth Certificate; 7. Certified copy of the passport; 8. Medical certificate. These documents have to be accompanied by legalized translations in a language of international circulation (by case), certified for authentication by the Embassy of Romania from the issuer country or with Apostille of Hague (for EU citizens). Before coming to Romania, the non EU citizens should obtain a valid visa for study in Romania from the Romanian embassies in their own countries. The quantum of tuition fees for foreign citizens from non-EU countries is provided by Government Decision no. 22/29.08.2009. These fees are minimal and the final values will be decided by the universities. The fees should be paid in advance for a period of 9 (nine) months for full time courses and 3 (three) months for part time courses.

MINIMAL TUITION FEES Field of study Undergraduate, Master (euro/month) 270 Post-graduate, Ph.D (euro/month) 290

Technics, Agronomy, Science, Mathematics and Sports Architecture Social studies, Psychology, Economy Medicine Music and arts Musical interpretation, Theatre Film

350 220 320 420 750 950

370 240 340 440 770 970

SCHOLARSHIPS Citizens from abroad may also be accepted to study on the basis of scholarships granted by Romania, unilaterally or in the framework of bilateral agreements, through the competent authorities in their countries or on the basis of scholarships and grants offered by other states or by international organisations. Structure of the Universities Organization of the year of study The academic year starts between mid September and mid October, subject to the decision of each University Senate. Based on their institutional autonomy, universities may also decide on the academic schedule. Each year is divided into two semesters. Each semester lasts fourteen weeks. Students have a Christmas holiday, an Easter holiday, a holiday at the end of the first semester and a summer holiday. Examination take place at the end of each semester. They may be oral or written. A reexamination period is scheduled before the beginning of the new academic year. Classes are held from Monday to Friday. The Romanian higher education system provides full time courses, evening courses, part time courses and distance learning. The part time and distance learning courses may be provided only by higher education institutions that organize full time courses.

Undergraduate Education Undergraduate education (provided by the universities, academies and conservatories) courses finalised with diplom de licen (university diploma, equivalent to a first degree).

Duration of studies The duration of the long term studies varies according to the field : 6 semesters (3 years) for sciences, humanities, economic and social sciences, law, political sciences, art and sports. 8 semesters (4 years) for engineering, pharmacy, agriculture and forestry. 12 semesters (6 years) for general medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine and architecture. Graduate Education Graduate education offers specialisation or an extension of the education provided in universities. Graduate study programmes include: Master studies (2 years) for university graduates; Doctoral studies (3-4 years) offered by universities and research institutes accredited as such; the doctoral courses are organised as full time or part time courses. Higher education in Romania has the following forms: regular studies, reduced frequency courses and Open Distance Learning. Types of Diploma Certificat de studii - A certificate awarded to students who have completed their studies in higher education, but have failed to pass and get their degree. Diplom de absolvire a unui colegiu - Diploma certifying the completion of studies at a college and the passing of the relevant final examen. Diplom de licen - University diploma equivalent degree. Diplom de master - Master Diploma. Diplom de doctor - Doctoral Diploma (Ph.D.). This is the highest academic degree awarded in all domains after 3-4 years of study and original research. It follows the first academic degree (or master's degree) and requires the passing of examinations and the submission of an original thesis. The holder of a doctoral diploma is granted the Ph.D. title in the respective field of science or the arts. International Recognition of Romanian Diplomas Through commitments assumed at the European level, focused on quality assurance, credit transfer and transparency of educational programmes description, qualifications (diplomas) obtained in the Romanian Higher Education ensured the academic and professional mobility of the graduates all over the world. MATRICULATION REQUIREMENTS Admission to higher education institutions is based on the selection of application files. In order to apply to study architecture, arts and sports, international students are required to present their portfolio.

International students have to prove good knowledge of the teaching language (Romanian, English, French or German). Usually, international students learn Romanian during the preparatory year. The candidates who speak Romanian can skip the preparatory year after having passed a test of Romanian language. The candidates who can formally prove that they have studied in Romanian for at least four years consecutively, do not need to pass the Romanian language test or to attend the preparatory year. Students will have to take language tests, during the academic year, in order to check their speaking and writing abilities. Foreign students, who have begun to study in their home country or in another country, can finish their studies in Romania. This is possible according to each individual case, after the recognition and equivalence of diplomas by the roumanian universities where they wish to study.

LIST OF THE UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING THE ROMANIAN LANGUAGE PREPARATORY YEAR

1. "Politehnica" University of Bucharest; 2. University of Bucharest; 3. University of Bacu; 4. "Babe-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca; 5."Ovidius" University of Constanta; 6. University of Craiova; 7. "Al. I. Cuza" University of Iai; 8. Constantin Brncui University of Trgu Jiu; 9. University of Piteti; 10. "Oil and Gas" University of Ploieti; 11. Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu; 12. tefan cel Mare University of Suceava; 13. West University of Timioara; 14. Valahia University of Trgovite

LIST OF THE ROMANIAN STATE UNIVERSITIES

"Ion Mincu" University of Architecture and Urbanism of Bucharest University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest "Politehnica" University of Bucharest University of Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Bucharest University of Music, Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest University of Fine Arts of Bucharest National School of Political Studies and Public Administration of Bucharest National Academy of Physical Education and Sports of Bucharest "I.L. Caragiale" University of Theatre and Film of Bucharest "December 1st" University of Alba-Iulia "Aurel Vlaicu" University of Arad University of Bacu North University of Baia Mare "Transilvania" University of Braov Technical University of Cluj-Napoca University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca "Babe-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca "Iuliu Haieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Cluj-Napoca "Gheorghe Dima" Music Academy of Cluj-Napoca "Ioan Andreescu" Academy of Visual Arts of Cluj-Napoca "Ovidius" University of Constana Maritime University of Constana University of Craiova University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova "Dunrea de Jos" University of Galai "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iai "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iai "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Iai "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iai "George Enescu" University of Arts, Iai University of Oradea University of Petroani University of Piteti "Oil and Gas" University of Ploieti 6

"Eftimie Murgu" University of Reia "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu "tefan cel Mare" University of Suceava "Valachia" University of Targovite "Constantin Brncui" University of Trgu Jiu "Petru Maior" University of Trgu Mure University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Trgu Mure University of Theatrical Arts of Trgu Mure Victor Babe University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timioara "Politehnica" University of Timioara "Banat" University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Timioara West University of Timioara

LIST OF THE UNIVERSITIES/ FACULTIES PROVIDING STUDIES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

UNIVERSITY Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Civil Engineering

GRADUATE STUDIES Mechanical Engineering Installations Engineering Geodezics Engineering Engineering in Foreign Languages

"Politehnica" Bucharest

University

of

Electrical and Electronical Engineering Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Automation and Computer Engineering Energetics Aerospace Engineering Economic Engineering Materials Engineering Political Sciences General Medicine

University of Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest

Political Sciences Medical Sciences

"Transilvania" University of Braov

Business Administration International Economic Relations Mechanical Engineering Technological

Business Administration International Economic Relations Mechanical Engineering Technological 8

Technical University of ClujNapoca

Engineering Forestry Engineering Economics Electronical Engineering Civil Engineering Veterinary Medicine

Engineering Economics Electronical Engineering Civil Engineering Veterinary Medicine

University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca "Babe-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca

"Iuliu Haieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Cluj-Napoca "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iai "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iai

Chemistry Geography History and Philosophy Economics Business Political and Administrative Sciences General Medicine Dental Medicine Pharmacy General Medicine Dental Medicine Pharmacy Civil and Instalations Engineering Computer Engineering Veterinary Medicine

Chemistry Geography History and Philosophy Economics Business Political and Administrative Sciences General Medicine Dental Medicine Pharmacy General Medicine Dental Medicine Pharmacy Civil and Instalations Engineering Computer Engineering Veterinary Medicine

"Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Iai "Alexandru Ioan University of Iai Cuza"

Chemistry Economics and Business Administration Informatics Mathematics Energetics General Medicine

Chemistry Informatics Mathematics European Studies

University of Oradea

Energetics Engineering 9

"Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Trgu Mure Victor Babe University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timioara "Politehnica" University of Timioara

General Medicine General Medicine

General Medicine Law Juridical Sciences Medical Sciences Medical Sciences

Computers Engineering Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Electronical and Electrical Engineering Mechanics

Computers Engineering Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Electronical and Electrical Engineering Mechanics

West University of Timioara

Mathematics, Informatics Chemistry, Biology, Geography Physics

Chemistry, Biology, Geography Physics

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LIST OF THE UNIVERSITIES/ FACULTIES PROVIDING STUDIES IN FRENCH LANGUAGE

UNIVERSITY Technical University Civil Engineering Bucharest of of UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Civil Engineering GRADUATE STUDIES Civil Engineering Installations Engineering Engineering and Management Engineering in Foreign Languages Engineering and Managment for Technological Systems Law Business Administration

"Politehnica" University of Bucharest

Engineering in Foreign Languages

University of Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest "Transilvania" University of Braov

Law Business Administration

Mechanical Engineering Technological Engineering Economics Cars Building

Mechanical Engineering Technological Engineering Economics Cars Building Veterinary Medicine

"Babe-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca Technical University Cluj-Napoca of

University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca "Iuliu Haieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Cluj-Napoca University of Craiova

General Medicine Dental Medicine Pharmacy Electrotechnics and Electrical Engineering Geography and

"Alexandru

Ioan

Cuza"

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University of Iai "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iai Victor Babe University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timioara

Geology General Medicine Dental Medicine Pharmacy

Dental Medicine

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LIST OF THE UNIVERSITIES/ FACULTIES PROVIDING STUDIES IN GERMAN LANGUAGE

UNIVERSITY "Politehnica" University of Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest "Transilvania" University of Braov "Babe-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Engineering in Foreign Languages Business Administration GRADUATE STUDIES

Business Administration

Mechanical Engineering Chemistry Physics Mathematics Biology and Geology Enviromental Sciences Geography History and Philosophy Sociology and Social Asistance Economics Political and Administrative Sciences European Studies -

Mechanical Engineering

Technical University Cluj-Napoca West University Timioara of

Cars Building Political Sciences, Philosophy, Communication Sciences Political Sciences, Philosophy, Communication Sciences

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