Study in Romania

Study in Romania —
an affordable EU degree

Earn an EU-recognised degree taught in English — medicine, engineering, IT and business — at some of the lowest tuition in Europe. Rowide handles your admission, student visa and relocation, start to finish. Get a free AI assessment now.

€2k+Tuition from / year
EnglishTaught programs
EURecognised degrees
End-to-endAdmission & visa
Why Romania

A European education that won’t break the bank

Romania offers EU-recognised degrees, English-taught programs and famously low costs — an ideal launchpad for international students who want European quality without European price tags.

  • English-taught degreesFull programs in English — no Romanian required to enrol.
  • Low tuition & living costsTuition from ~€2,000/year and living from ~€400/month.
  • EU-recognised diplomasDegrees accepted across the European Union and beyond.
  • A safe path to residencyA student residence permit — and options to stay after graduation.
International students at a university in Romania
What to study

Popular programs for international students

EU-recognised degrees taught in English, with tuition among the lowest in Europe.

Medicine & Dentistry

EU-recognised medical degrees taught in English — a top choice for international students.

€5–8k/ year tuition

Engineering & IT

Software, computer science and engineering programs feeding a fast-growing tech sector.

€2–4k/ year tuition

Business & Economics

Management, finance and international business degrees with strong EU career pathways.

€2–4k/ year tuition
The numbers

What does it cost to study in Romania?

Among the most affordable in the EU — for both tuition and living.

€2–5k Tuition per year Most bachelor & master programs
€5–8k Medicine per year English-taught medical degrees
€400–700 Living per month Rent, food & transport

Indicative figures. Rowide gives you a precise, personalized cost plan for your program and city.

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Is Romania right for your studies?

Answer a few questions and our AI assesses your profile — then recommends your best route to Romania, including the study pathway. Free, instant and private.

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Find My Best Immigration Path

Answer a few questions and our AI builds your profile, then scores every Romanian residency route for you. This is a preliminary assessment, not a guarantee of eligibility.

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Where to study

Top student cities in Romania

Vibrant university cities with international communities and low living costs.

Studying in Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest

The capital — the largest universities, medicine, business and the liveliest student scene.

Studying in Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Cluj-Napoca

Romania’s student capital — strong in medicine, IT and a large international community.

Studying in Timișoara, Romania

Timișoara

A tech and engineering hub with a relaxed, affordable and welcoming student life.

Studying in Iași, Romania

Iași

A historic university city known for medicine and the lowest living costs of all.

How it works

From application to arrival — handled for you

A clear, guided path from choosing a program to landing in Romania.

Match

Use our AI tool or an advisor to find the right program, university and city for you.

Apply

We prepare your application, translate and legalise documents, and secure admission.

Visa

We build your student visa file and guide you through the embassy process.

Arrive

We support your residence permit, accommodation and settling into student life.

Questions

Studying in Romania — FAQ

The essentials for international students considering Romania.

Yes. Many Romanian universities offer full degree programs taught entirely in English — across medicine, engineering, IT, business and more. You don’t need to speak Romanian to enrol, though learning some helps with daily life.

Tuition is among the most affordable in the EU — roughly €2,000–€5,000 per year for most programs, and around €5,000–€8,000 for medicine. Living costs are low too, from about €400–€700 per month depending on the city.

Non-EU students need a long-stay student visa (D/SD) and a residence permit after arrival. Rowide prepares your admission and visa file, so you know exactly what to submit and when.

Romania is a popular destination for medicine, with EU-recognised degrees taught in English at competitive tuition. Diplomas are recognised across the European Union, making it a strong choice for international medical students.

Yes — graduates often transition to a work or business route to remain in Romania. Rowide can plan this pathway with you from the start, so your studies lead naturally to living and working in the EU.

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