Romanian Government Scholarships for Non-EU Citizens

Tuition, a Romanian-language preparatory year where needed, a monthly scholarship and dormitory accommodation subject to availability. Check the current monthly amount on the scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro site.

Fields: Any field

Open to most nationalities

• Citizens of all non-EU countries can apply, including all African countries.
• You need a study average of at least 7 on the Romanian scale or a grade equal to Good at your last graduated school.
• Medicine, dental medicine and pharmacy are excluded.
• Bachelor's and master's study is in Romanian only. Doctoral students may study in Romanian or in a foreign language set by the doctoral school.
• Doctoral applicants need the written agreement of a doctoral tutor and must pass an admission interview.

Annual. 2026/27 round: 16 February to 31 March 2026, results around 15 July 2026. The 2027/28 call had not been published on 17 October 2026; expect a similar spring window.

Deadlines move a little every year and some close early. Confirm the date on the official page before you plan around it.

• Copies of diplomas and transcripts, translated into English, French, Spanish or Romanian if needed
• Birth certificate or equivalent, with translation
• First three pages of a valid passport
• Certificate of exam passing if the diploma is not issued yet
• Romanian-language certificate if you have one
• Medical certificate at enrolment

1. 1

   Step 1: Create an account

   Register on scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro. Applications sent by email or to embassies are not accepted.
2. 2

   Step 2: Choose programmes

   Select Romanian-taught programmes in accredited universities. Avoid medicine, dental medicine and pharmacy.
3. 3

   Step 3: Upload documents

   Upload the full set of diplomas, transcripts, birth certificate and passport pages with translations.
4. 4

   Step 4: Submit by the deadline

   Submit before the closing date. Selection results are announced around mid July.
5. 5

   Step 5: Visa and enrolment

   If selected you receive a letter of acceptance, then handle the study visa and the medical certificate before enrolling.

• Scholarship support lasts no longer than the duration of one university cycle.
• You must keep passing the required credits, or lose the scholarship.

• Be realistic about the Romanian language. Plan for the preparatory year and start learning early.
• Get translated and authorised copies of your documents well before the call opens.
• Do not pay agents, since the only official channel is the government platform.

Checked against these official pages on 17 Oct 2026.

• Study in Romania: About the scholarships (opens in a new tab)
• Study in Romania: FAQ (opens in a new tab)