The Romanian Government Scholarships, offered through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, fund international students to study at Romania's state universities at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level. The scheme gives priority to applicants from outside the European Union and to people of Romanian heritage abroad, and Romania's public university system includes historic institutions such as the University of Bucharest, founded in 1864. The scholarship is broadly full: it provides tuition-free study, accommodation in university halls (subject to availability), and a monthly allowance set by level — roughly the equivalent of ~€65 to ~€85 (est.) per month for undergraduates, rising for master's and doctoral students. The first year usually includes a preparatory year of Romanian language for those who will study in Romanian, and the award runs for the standard length of the chosen programme. Candidates apply through the online platform of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Romanian diplomatic mission, with cycles closing around 31 March (est.). Treat the figures and date here as estimates and confirm current amounts, eligible countries, and deadlines on the official Study in Romania / MFA pages.
Apply through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs platform or a Romanian mission, choosing eligible institutions and fields, by the deadline.
Medicine and some fields may be excluded or limited. The monthly allowance is modest; the main value is tuition-free public study with accommodation support.
Priority for non-EU countries and the Romanian diaspora (confirm the current list with the MFA)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Ministry of Education and the universities, selects scholars on academic record, the chosen field, and the priorities of Romania's cultural and development cooperation, including support for the Romanian diaspora and partner countries.
Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the Ministry of Education, offers government scholarships to international students at Romania's state universities. The scheme supports applicants from outside the EU and the Romanian diaspora, providing tuition-free study with accommodation and a monthly allowance.
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Scholarships offered through Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for international students to study tuition-free at Romanian state universities at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level.
Tuition-free study, a place in university halls (subject to availability), a modest monthly allowance, and a Romanian-language preparatory year where needed.
A monthly stipend by level — roughly the equivalent of ~€65–€85 (est.) for undergraduates, rising for master's and doctoral students. Confirm current figures with the MFA.
Mainly non-EU citizens and people of Romanian heritage abroad, applying for an eligible programme at a Romanian state university.
For Romanian-taught programmes you take a preparatory language year; some foreign-language programmes are also offered. Check the language of your course.
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral study, plus the preparatory year and some Romanian language and culture programmes.
Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs online platform or a Romanian diplomatic mission, selecting eligible institutions and fields by the deadline.
Cycles commonly close around 31 March; the 2027 date here is an estimate. Confirm on the Study in Romania / MFA pages.
Some fields, including parts of medicine, may be excluded or limited under the scheme; check the current eligible-field list.
You indicate preferences; placement depends on availability and the assessment of your file.
It covers tuition and accommodation with a modest stipend; the allowance is small, so budget for other living costs.
On the official Study in Romania / Ministry of Foreign Affairs pages and through a Romanian diplomatic mission, which list amounts, eligible countries, and deadlines.