Study in Romania

Study in Romania from Asia 🇷🇴

Romania delivers the EU's most accessible student visa alongside English-taught medicine and dentistry degrees that are recognised across all twenty-seven member states, at a fraction of Western European cost.

Tuition €1,500–€4,000/year Residence permit extension for job search Free for students

€1,500–€4,000/year

Tuition

2–4 wks

Visa processing

€400–€700/month

Living costs

Residence permit extension for job search

Post-study work

Romania has become a destination of choice for Asian students set on a medical career in Europe. Universities such as Carol Davila in Bucharest and UMF Cluj-Napoca run medicine and dentistry programmes taught entirely in English, removing the need to study in a less widely spoken language while keeping tuition at roughly fifteen hundred to four thousand euros a year.

The wider appeal is cost and access. Living expenses of just four to seven hundred euros a month are among the lowest in the EU, and the student visa process is one of the most straightforward on the continent, which matters for applicants from the Philippines, India and Pakistan navigating tight admission cycles.

EU-recognised medical degrees in English

A medicine or dentistry degree earned in Romania is recognised across all twenty-seven EU countries, so graduates can pursue licensing and practice throughout the Union. The fact that these programmes are delivered in English makes Romania especially suited to students from the Philippines, India and Pakistan who want a European clinical qualification without first mastering a new language.

The long-stay study visa

Study is authorised through the long-stay D/SD visa, issued at the Romanian embassy or consulate. With processing of around two to four weeks and a modest funds requirement of about five hundred euros a month, it is one of the most accessible EU student visas available to Asian nationals.

Apply promptly once admitted; even a fast process needs your transcripts, acceptance letter and financial evidence prepared in advance.

Why study in Romania?

Most accessible EU student visa for Asian nationalities
English-taught medicine and dentistry widely available
Very low cost of living in Eastern Europe
EU medical degree recognised across all 27 EU countries

Student visa & entry facts

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

Visa type	Long-stay Study Visa (D/SD)
Issuing authority	Romanian Embassy / Consulate
Processing time	2–4 weeks
Financial proof	€500/month
Language requirement	Romanian or English (medical programmes widely in English)
Post-study work	Residence permit extension for job search
Scholarships	Romanian Government Scholarship, Erasmus+

Top universities in Romania

University of BucharestCarol Davila Medical UniversityBabeș-Bolyai UniversityUMF Cluj-Napoca

How it works

Four simple steps — and we support you free of charge at every stage.

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.

Zero student fees

We never charge students for placement, visa, or application support.

Ethical & transparent

No false promises. Clear, honest guidance on every step of your study journey.

Offices across Asia

In-person help in Manila, Mumbai, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta and more.

Full country guide

Study in Romania: Student Visa, Universities, Costs & Scholarships (2026)

Visa requirements, top universities, costs, scholarships & post-study work

Romania student visa

Visa facts and application steps

Frequently asked questions

Is a Romanian medical degree recognised across Europe?

Yes. Medicine and dentistry degrees from Romanian universities are recognised in all twenty-seven EU member states, allowing graduates to pursue licensing and practice across the Union.

Can I study medicine in English in Romania?

Yes. Leading universities such as Carol Davila and UMF Cluj-Napoca offer medicine and dentistry programmes taught entirely in English, which is ideal for applicants from the Philippines, India and Pakistan.

How accessible is the student visa?

Romania's long-stay D/SD study visa is processed in around two to four weeks with a funds requirement of roughly five hundred euros a month, making it one of the most accessible student visas in the EU.

Why is Romania so affordable?

Tuition runs about fifteen hundred to four thousand euros a year and living costs are just four to seven hundred euros a month, among the lowest in the European Union.