Why Romania.
Romania is a leading destination for affordable English-medium medicine, dentistry, and engineering — at long-established universities in Cluj, Bucharest, and Iași. Low living costs, EU access, and Schengen air-and-sea entry (since 2024) make it a smart-value gateway into Europe.
Ask the expertEnglish-medium medicine
A top destination for affordable English-taught medicine and dentistry — recognised across the EU and beyond.
Low cost, EU value
Tuition of €2,000–6,000/year and some of Europe's lowest living costs — strong value inside the EU.
Schengen air & sea
Romania joined Schengen for air and sea travel in 2024 — easier movement across Europe.
Established & recognised
Universities with long histories and EU-recognised degrees, plus a fast-growing IT scene in Cluj and Bucharest.
Welcoming & affordable
Large international-student communities (especially in medicine) and a budget that goes a long way.
Search the best
in Romania.
Choose what matters to you. We'll open the university list pre-filtered to exactly that.
When you can
begin.
The main intake — all programmes; English medicine closes earlier, so apply early.
A small second intake at some universities.
What it really
costs.
Romania is among the EU's most affordable destinations, strong in English medicine. Use this as a planning guide.
* English-medicine programmes sit at the higher end but remain affordable and EU-recognised.
Cost of living
Bucharest and Cluj are the priciest — and cheap by EU standards. Iași is cheaper still. Low rents, very inexpensive food, and good transport make Romania exceptional value, especially for medicine.
Funding that
follows merit.
Where you'll
live & study.
Cluj-Napoca
Romania's student and tech capital — Babeș-Bolyai and a top medical university, plus a booming IT scene.
Bucharest
The grand capital — Carol Davila medical university, strong engineering, and the most graduate jobs.
Iași
One of Romania's oldest university cities — major in English-medium medicine, affordable and welcoming.
The visa,
step by step.
EHEC manages your visa end-to-end. We assemble your document checklist, open and verify your blocked account, arrange tax-compliant financial proofs, book your embassy appointment, and run mock interviews until you walk in confident.
Ask the expertAdmission letter
Secure your place and the Ministry's letter of acceptance — the basis of the student visa.
Proof of funds
Show funds covering living for the year. We prepare the documentation.
Student visa & permit
Apply at the Romanian mission, then obtain a residence permit after arrival.
Stay & work
Graduates can seek work in IT, medicine, and engineering, with EU mobility options.
Tuition is €2,000–6,000/year (English medicine €5,000–8,000); living runs €450–750/month — among the lowest in the EU.
Romanian university cities are safe and welcoming, with student healthcare and large, established international communities in medicine.
Yes — students may work part-time, and the low cost of living means earnings go far.
A booming IT and outsourcing sector (especially Cluj) plus EU-recognised medical degrees shape strong outcomes.
Not for English-medium programmes. Romanian (a Romance language, easy to pick up) helps daily life; we plan support.