The Romanian Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offers fully funded scholarships to citizens from non-EU countries for the 2026-2027 academic year (often referred to as 2025/2026 or 2026 in announcements). These scholarships support undergraduate (Bachelor’s), Master’s, and PhD studies at accredited higher education institutions in Romania.
This programme promotes access to quality education in Europe, covering a wide range of fields (excluding Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy in many cases—check official details for your programme).
Key Benefits
The scholarship is comprehensive and includes:
- Full financing of tuition fees.
- Accommodation in student dormitories (within the allocated subsidy limit).
- A monthly stipend (paid in Romanian lei, equivalent to):
- 65 EUR for undergraduate students and the preparatory year (if applicable).
- 75 EUR for Master’s students.
- 85 EUR for PhD students.
A preparatory year in the Romanian language is provided where necessary (especially for non-Romanian speakers), and it is also covered by the scholarship.
Study Programmes Available
- Bachelor’s: For high school graduates (or equivalent). Duration: 3–6 years, depending on the field, ending with a bachelor’s exam.
- Master’s: For bachelor’s degree holders. Duration: 1–2 years, ending with a dissertation.
- PhD: For master’s degree holders (or equivalent). Duration: 3–5 years, ending with a PhD thesis defence. Applicants must secure a written agreement from a doctoral supervisor (a member of the doctoral school) and pass an admission interview before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to foreign citizens from non-EU countries who meet these conditions:
- Strong academic performance (minimum average equivalent to 7/10 or “Good” in the Romanian system for the last completed qualification).
- Not falling into excluded categories, including:
- Citizens of Romanian origin or from Romanian historical communities (eligible for other programmes).
- Those who have requested or received protection in Romania.
- Stateless persons with recognised stay in Romania.
- Diplomatic/consular staff, their families, or staff of international organisations in Romania.
- Previous recipients of the same Romanian state scholarship cycle.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide
Applications are submitted online only through the official platform. The call for the 2026-2027 academic year is currently open (launched in February 2026).
- Visit the official application portal: Go to https://scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro/ (or access via https://studyinromania.gov.ro/ and click “Apply for MFA scholarships”).
- Create an account: Register with your details to start the application.
- Complete the online form: Fill in all sections accurately, including personal information, academic background, preferred study programmes/domains, and contact details.
- Prepare and upload required documents (in PDF format; authorised translations into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian may be needed):
- Diplomas and transcripts from previous studies.
- Birth certificate.
- Passport (valid).
- CV.
- For PhD applicants: Written agreement from the chosen doctoral supervisor and proof of passing the admission interview.
- Any other documents specified on the platform (e.g., medical certificate if required).
- Submit your application: Ensure everything is complete before the deadline—incomplete applications are not considered.
- Await results: Selection results are typically announced around mid-July 2026 via email or the platform.
Important Dates (for 2026-2027):
- Application opening: 16 February 2026.
- Application deadline: 31 March 2026 (some sources note variations like 12 March—confirm on the official site).
- Results: Around 15 July 2026.