If you dream of pursuing higher education in Europe, the Romanian Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Scholarships 2025-2026 offer an incredible opportunity. Applications are now open for non-EU students looking to study in Romania with full financial support. This prestigious scholarship, provided by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), covers tuition, living expenses, and accommodation, ensuring a hassle-free study experience in one of Europe's most vibrant educational environments. All you need to know is presented in this article.
Romanian Government Scholarships 2025-2026 Summary
Location: Romania
Host Institution(s): Accredited Romanian universities
Study Level: Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD
Study Fields: All available study programs at participating universities except (Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy).
Language of Instruction: Bachelor's and Master's taught in Romanian (with a preparatory year for non-speakers); for PhD Romanian or English.
Funding Type: Fully funded (includes tuition, accommodation, and monthly stipend)
Application Deadline: 12 March 2025
Start Date: Begins in October 2025
Eligible to: Citizens of non-EU countries with good academic records (minimum average of 7/10 or equivalent)
Romanian Government MFA Scholarships Overview
Every year, the Romanian Government offers scholarships to outstanding students from non-EU countries, promoting education and cultural exchange. These scholarships cover a wide range of study fields except for Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy.
For Bachelor's and Master's studies, applicants must study in Romanian, with a mandatory preparatory year if they do not speak the language. However, PhD candidates have the flexibility to study in Romanian or another foreign language (English for example), depending on the doctoral school’s offer.
The programme provides a significant number of scholarships, offering financial support and integration into Romania’s diverse academic community.
Scholarship Funding and Benefits
Successful applicants receive extensive financial and logistical support, including:
1. Tuition Fees: Full exemption from all university tuition fees
2. Romanian Language Preparatory Year: Fully funded (if required)
3. Monthly Stipend:
Preparatory year: 85 EUR/month
Bachelor's: 65 EUR/month
Master's: 75 EUR/month
PhD: 85 EUR/month
4. Accommodation: Subsidized housing in university dormitories (subject to availability)
5. Transport: Free or subsidized public transport, including local buses, metro, and national railway travel
6. Additional Support: Scholarship benefits extend for 30 days after completing at least one year of university studies
Romanian Government Scholarships Eligibility
To be eligible for the Romanian Government Scholarships, applicants must:
Citizenship: Be citizens of non-EU countries
GPA: Have a minimum academic average of 7/10 or equivalent
Study program: Apply for a study programme other than Medicine, Dental Medicine, or Pharmacy
Age: Be under 35 years old for Bachelor's and Master's studies, and under 45 for PhD programmes
Dual Citizenship: Not be Romanian citizens, hold dual citizenship including Romanian, or be stateless persons residing in Romania
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted online between 29 January 2025 and 12 March 2025 through the official Study In Romania scholarship platform. First, you will need to Create an account to start your application.
📂 Required Documents:
Copies of diplomas and transcripts (translated into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian)
Birth certificate (translated if necessary)
Passport copy (valid for at least six months)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Letter of Motivation
For PhD applicants: A research proposal and consent from a Romanian university supervisor
Selection Process
The selection results will be announced by 30 June 2025. Upon acceptance, students must complete additional formalities, including obtaining a long-stay study visa and fulfilling the university’s specific enrolment requirements.
🗓️ Application Deadline: 12 March 2025
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