Study in Romania
Romania offers some of the most affordable university education in the EU, with strong, HEC-recognized programs in medicine, engineering, and business. Public university tuition runs EUR 2,000 – 4,000/year (medicine EUR 4,000 – 6,000/year) and total living costs are as low as EUR 300 – 600/month. Romania completed full Schengen accession (land, sea and air borders) on 1 January 2025.
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Why Study in Romania?
- Very affordable tuition: EUR 2,000 – 4,000/year at public universities (medicine EUR 4,000 – 6,000/year)
- Now a full Schengen member (land border accession completed in 2025) — visa-free EU travel
- One of Europe's lowest costs of living: roughly EUR 300 – 600/month
- Now a full Schengen member — internal land, sea and air border checks lifted on 1 January 2025
- HEC-recognized degrees, especially strong in medicine and engineering
- Government scholarships available covering tuition, accommodation, and living costs
- Work rights up to 20 hrs/week during semester
- Graduates can extend residence permits for job searching or medical specialization
Entry Requirements
- ✓Valid Pakistani passport
- ✓Official acceptance letter specifying program, duration, and tuition fees
- ✓Proof of means of support at or above Romania's minimum net monthly wage for the whole visa period (roughly EUR 500+/month), on top of paid tuition
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent, attested by HEC
- ✓IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency
- ✓Medical certificate and police clearance certificate
- ✓Health insurance
- ✓Long-stay (Type D) student visa application
Romania FAQs
How much does it cost to study in Romania?+
Living costs in Romania run around EUR 300 – 600/month, on top of tuition. Romania offers some of the most affordable university education in the EU, with strong, HEC-recognized programs in medicine, engineering, and business.
What documents do I need for a Romania student visa?+
You'll typically need: Valid Pakistani passport; Official acceptance letter specifying program, duration, and tuition fees; Proof of means of support at or above Romania's minimum net monthly wage for the whole visa period (roughly EUR 500+/month), on top of paid tuition; High school diploma or equivalent, attested by HEC. This is a summary — our consultants confirm the exact checklist for your specific case.
Can international students work part-time in Romania?+
Yes — Up to 20 hrs/week during semester.
Can I stay in Romania after graduating?+
Romania offers post-study options for graduates. Contact us for the latest post-study visa and residency rules.
Why should I choose Romania to study abroad?+
Very affordable tuition: EUR 2,000 – 4,000/year at public universities (medicine EUR 4,000 – 6,000/year). Now a full Schengen member (land border accession completed in 2025) — visa-free EU travel. One of Europe's lowest costs of living: roughly EUR 300 – 600/month.
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