🇵🇭 Philippines → 🇷🇴 Romania

Study in Romania from Philippines

Studying in Romania from the Philippines offers one of the most accessible EU student visas and English-taught medicine at a fraction of Western European costs.

Tuition €1,500–€4,000/year Visa 2–4 wks Free for students

🇵🇭 Philippines

From

🇷🇴 Romania

2–4 wks

Visa

Residence permit extension for job search

Post-study

Romania is an under-the-radar option that suits Filipino students who want an EU-recognised degree without a heavy budget. Tuition of €1,500–€4,000 a year and very low living costs make it especially attractive for long medical and dentistry courses taught entirely in English.

Because a Romanian medical degree is recognised across all 27 EU states, graduates keep their options open well beyond Romania itself.

Document attestation and the letter of acceptance from the Philippines

Romanian universities require a Letter of Acceptance to Studies issued by the Ministry of Education before the visa stage, so apply early and submit your CHED-supported transcript and diploma for evaluation. Have these documents apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila and translated, then lodge the long-stay study visa (D/SD) at the Embassy of Romania in Manila.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and post-study options

Living costs of just €400–€700 a month are among the lowest in the EU, and you need to show around €500 a month. The D/SD visa is typically decided in 2–4 weeks once your Letter of Acceptance is ready. Filipino students can apply for Romanian Government Scholarships or Erasmus+, and after graduation you can extend your residence permit to look for work.

Your path from Philippines to Romania

One of the fastest EU student visa processes. Medical programmes taught in English — ideal for Philippines, India, Pakistan applicants.

1
Register free & build your profile
Create a student account and tell us your grades, budget and goals. It takes five minutes and costs nothing.
2
Get matched to universities
Our advisors shortlist programmes that fit your profile and explain admission requirements and deadlines.
3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
4
Visa & departure support
Once admitted, we guide your student visa application and help you prepare for arrival.

Costs, visa & requirements

Tuition	€1,500–€4,000/year
Living costs	€400–€700/month
Visa type	Long-stay Study Visa (D/SD)
Financial proof	€500/month
Processing time	2–4 weeks
Language	Romanian or English (medical programmes widely in English)
Scholarships	Romanian Government Scholarship, Erasmus+

In-person support in Manila

Our Philippines office helps Philippines students with CHED credential verification, DFA apostille guidance, OFW student clearance and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I study medicine in Romania in English coming from the Philippines?

Yes. Romanian universities widely offer English-taught medicine and dentistry, and the degree is recognised across all EU member states, which makes it popular with Filipino students.

Do I need a Letter of Acceptance before the Romanian visa?

Yes. The Romanian Ministry of Education issues a Letter of Acceptance to Studies, which you need before lodging the long-stay D/SD visa at the Embassy of Romania in Manila.

How affordable is studying in Romania?

Tuition is around €1,500–€4,000 a year and living costs are roughly €400–€700 a month, making Romania one of the cheapest routes to an EU degree.