Romanian Government Scholarship

Overview

The Romanian Government, through the Ministry of Education and the Study in Romania programme, offers scholarships to international students from countries with which Romania has bilateral cooperation agreements and to Romanian diaspora students. These scholarships aim to promote Romania as an attractive study destination and to strengthen academic and cultural ties with other nations. The programme covers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies at Romanian public universities across various fields.

What’s Included?

Romanian Government Scholarship recipients typically receive:

• Full tuition fee waiver at a Romanian public university
• Monthly stipend (approximately RON 850–1,250 depending on study level)
• Free accommodation in university dormitories (subject to availability)
• Access to student medical services at reduced rates
• Optional preparatory Romanian language course (1 academic year)

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country that has a bilateral agreement with Romania (check the Study in Romania website for the eligible countries list)
• Not hold Romanian citizenship or permanent residency
• Have completed the required educational level for the programme applied to (secondary school for bachelor’s; bachelor’s degree for master’s; master’s degree for PhD)
• Be in good health (medical certificate required)
• Meet any age requirements specified in the annual call

How to Apply

The application process for Romanian Government Scholarships is as follows:

• Check the annual call for applications on the Study in Romania website
• Apply online through the Study in Romania scholarship application portal
• Prepare required documents: educational certificates and transcripts (legalised), language proficiency proof, passport copy, birth certificate, medical certificate, and motivation letter
• Submit the application before the deadline
• Accepted candidates must register at their assigned Romanian university at the start of the academic year

Key Dates

Application portal opens	Typically February–March
Application deadline	Typically April–June (varies by annual call)
Results announcement	July–August
Academic year starts	October

Contact Information

For more information and to apply, visit the official Study in Romania scholarship portal or contact the Romanian embassy in your country.