Study in Romania from Pakistan: The Complete 2026 Guide
Romania offers some of the lowest-cost, HEC-recognized degrees in the entire EU — particularly strong in medicine, engineering, and business — and as of 2025, Romania completed full Schengen accession across land, sea, and air borders, making it a genuinely well-connected base in Europe.
Why Romania Matters
- Tuition is genuinely low: EUR 2,000 – 4,000/year at public universities (medicine runs EUR 4,000 – 6,000/year).
- Living costs are among the lowest in the EU — as little as EUR 300 – 600/month.
- Romania is now a full Schengen member, with land border accession completed in 2025.
- The immigration opinion is time-bound — the General Inspectorate for Immigration issues its decision within 30 days, extendable by 15.
- Government scholarships exist for undergraduate, master's, and PhD study, covering tuition, accommodation, and living costs.
Tuition & Cost of Living
| Item | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Public university tuition | EUR 2,000 – 4,000/year |
| Medicine programs | EUR 4,000 – 6,000/year |
| Private university tuition | EUR 3,000 – 8,000/year |
| Living costs | EUR 300 – 600/month |
Student Visa Requirements
- Official acceptance letter specifying your program, duration, and tuition
- Bank statement showing EUR 6,000 – 10,000, depending on program length and cost
- High school diploma or equivalent, attested by HEC
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency
- Medical certificate
- Police clearance certificate
- Health insurance
- Long-stay (Type D) visa application
Working While You Study
Students can work up to 20 hours/week during semesters, giving some flexibility to offset living costs once settled.
After Graduation
Graduates can extend their residence permit for job searching or medical specialization — particularly relevant given how many Pakistani students choose Romania specifically for medicine. Romania's EU membership also means a standard path toward longer-term residency after continuous years of legal stay.
Scholarships Worth Knowing About
Romania's government scholarship program is genuinely fully funded — covering tuition, accommodation, and living costs for undergraduate, master's, and PhD students. It's worth checking eligibility before committing to a self-funded application.
How FutureConsultants Helps
We handle university selection, HEC attestation guidance, visa file preparation, and pre-departure briefing. Explore our Romania country page for entry requirements, or fill in the form below and a consultant will get back to you within 24 hours.