About Scholarship

The Romanian Government has announced 40 fully funded scholarships for international students to study at accredited public universities in Romania. The scholarships are available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and selected medical residency programs.

This opportunity can change your future-study in Europe, experience an international environment, and receive quality education while enjoying affordable living costs. Students with strong academic backgrounds have a great chance to be selected through a competitive application process.

If you are searching for a life-changing scholarship opportunity, Romania could be your next destination. Don’t miss the chance to continue your education in one of Europe’s growing study destinations.

Scholarship Details

Application Deadline: 12 June, 2026

Fields of Study

• • • Economics & Business Administration
    • Agricultural Sciences
    • Technical & Engineering Sciences
    • Oil and Gas

Not Eligible Fields:

• • Dental Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Pharmacy

Study Level

• • • Bachelor’s Degree
    • Master’s Degree
    • PhD Programs

Host Country: Romania

Language Instruction: Romani

Number of Scholarship: 40

Gender: Male/Female

Persons are not eligible for this Scholarship;

• • • Romanian citizens and those belonging to historical Romanian communities near Romania (they have other programs).
    • Applicants for or under any form of protection in Romania.
    • Stateless persons permitted to stay in Romania and recognized under Romanian law.
    • Members (and their families) of diplomatic/consular corps, administrative/technical staff of diplomatic missions, and international organizations based in Romania.
    • Previous scholarship recipients who have already benefited from a Romanian state scholarship for the same cycle of studies.
    • Long-term residents with a permanent residence permit in Romania.

Scholarship Benefit

• • • Exemption from application and registration fees
    • No payment required for Romanian language tests or doctoral admission exams
    • Full tuition fee coverage for the Romanian language preparatory year
    • Full tuition fee coverage for Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or eligible postgraduate studies
    • Monthly scholarship allowance during the preparatory year and throughout the study program
    • Accommodation support in student dormitories within the available budget
    • Medical assistance for emergencies and epidemic-related diseases according to Romanian law
    • Access to local public transportation and domestic railway, road, and naval transport under the same conditions offered to Romanian students

Documents Required

1. 1. 1. Application form for scholarship in Romania
      2. Photocopy of the diplomas obtained (high school diploma or its equivalent, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate diplomas, if applicable)
      3. Academic Transcripts, authenticated by the competent authorities of the issuing country
      4. Applicant’s declaration that he/she did not benefit from another scholarship from the Romanian Government for the requested academic level
      5. Birth certificate
      6. Copy of the first two pages of the Passport
      7. Identity card
      8. Medical certificate
      9. Curriculum Vitae
      10. Two recent passport type photos

Language Requirement

• • • Language Requirement: Romanian is the mandatory language of instruction for all courses under the scholarship.
    • Goal: To promote Romanian language and culture among foreign students.
    • Preparatory Year: Free one-year Romanian language course provided for candidates who do not know Romanian, before starting their main studies.
    • Proof of Proficiency (for those who claim to know Romanian): Must either:
    • Pass a Romanian language test
    • Provide one of these documents:
      • Proof of at least 4 years of study in a Romanian educational institution.
      • A Romanian language certificate with a minimum B1 level, issued under Romanian law.

Selection Criteria

• • • Preparatory year (Romanian language): Covered during the course.
    • Bachelor’s & Master’s: Covered during the academic year and legal holidays, but not during summer vacation (unless curricular activities or legal provisions require presence, then coverage continues).
    • Doctoral & medical postgraduate (full-time): Covered throughout the entire calendar year.
    • After completing studies of at least 1 year: Coverage continues for an additional 30 days.

Note: The scholarship does not cover international travel expenses or domestic travel from the arrival point in Romania to the university. Accepted students must be prepared to pay for these costs themselves.

Important Notice

1. 1. All translations required shall be presented in one of the following languages: English, French or Romanian, except documents issued in these languages
   2. Upon registration, candidates will present the study and identity documents from the original application file, together with the letter of acceptance for studies and the passport with a valid visa for “studies
   3. The study documents in original issued in States which are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention must be endorsed by the competent authorities of the issuing countries with the Hague Apostille
   4. The study documents in original issued in states that are not parties to the Hague Apostille Convention will be super legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country and by the Embassy
   5. For doctoral scholarship: agreement in principle of the scientific coordinator is required. Admission of candidates opting for doctoral studies is conditional on passing the entrance exam

How To Apply

Eligible candidate can convert all documents into PDF format, fill out the scholarship application forms, and send them to the following email address: burse2026@arice.gov.ro

 —> Download Application Form

—> Declaration Form 

—>Annex 2 MEC Funding Request