Romanian Government Scholarships
Fully funds a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Romania for non-EU students, including a free preparatory year of Romanian language. Note that instruction for these government-funded seats is in Romanian, not English, which is a separate, unfunded track.
Quick Facts
Status
Opening SoonFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Roughly February 16 to March 31 (results around mid-July)
Country
RomaniaAbout the Romanian Government Scholarships
Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs funds Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD study at Romanian universities for non-EU citizens with strong academic records, covering tuition, a monthly stipend, and a free preparatory year of Romanian language instruction. Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy are excluded from this particular scholarship.
The detail worth understanding clearly before applying: Bachelor's and Master's instruction under this scholarship is in Romanian, which is why the language preparatory year exists. English-taught programs in Romania are a separate track, generally self-funded, and not covered by this specific government scholarship.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Full funding including a genuinely useful built-in language preparation year
Romania offers EU membership benefits at a lower cost of living than Western Europe
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Romania
Romania offers EU membership and a relatively low cost of living, though the language requirement for government-funded Bachelor's and Master's programs is a genuine commitment worth weighing carefully.
Eligibility Requirements
2 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Apply online through the official scholarships platform during the announced window
Complete the required Romanian-language preparatory year if applying for Bachelor's or Master's
Application Timeline
Around February 16 - March 31
Application Window
Around mid-July
Results
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Understand clearly that this scholarship's Bachelor's/Master's instruction is in Romanian, not English - if you specifically want an English-taught program, you will need a separate, self-funded route
Apply within the window since it is a fixed annual cycle, not rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
No, Bachelor's and Master's instruction under this specific government scholarship is in Romanian, which is why a free preparatory language year is included. English-taught programs in Romania are a separate, generally self-funded track.
No, Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy are excluded from this scholarship.
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Applications open February - get your documents ready now.
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