Low tuition
English-taught
State-funded (budget) places: €0; fee-paying places: EU citizens pay the same fees as Romanian students (in RON)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditionsEU MEMBER
Tuition-Free Universities in Romania
€0 for state-funded students; fees may be charged in fee-paying places
- Universities to explore
- 1
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Currency
- RON
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
In Romania, higher education is free of charge for state-funded students; institutions may collect other fees in defined situations, and fee-paying places exist. State-funded places are open to EU/EEA citizens on the same basis as Romanian citizens. Amounts for fee-paying places vary by institution.
Public universities
Free for state-funded students; fee-paying places otherwise.
Private universities
Private institutions charge tuition.
By degree level
- Bachelor's: €0 in state-funded places.
- Master's: €0 in state-funded places.
- PhD: Often funded for state-funded places.
English-taught programmes
A moderate English-taught catalogue, frequently fee-based.
Mandatory fees
Institutions may collect defined fees; verify per institution.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: Not yet verified.
Admission system & application process
Direct institution portals.
Residency conditions
State-funded places open to EU/EEA on equal terms.
Language requirements
Romanian-taught programmes require Romanian; English programmes require English proof.
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ June
- Applications close
- ≈ July–September (autumn intake)
- Document submission
- Recognition of foreign diplomas (CNRED); certified copies + translations.
- Note
- Apply directly to the institution.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.
Living costs, housing & scholarships
- Living costs (approx.)
- €400–€700 / month
- Student housing
- Dormitories are affordable; private rentals cheap.
- Scholarships
- Romanian government scholarships; university support.
- EU/EEA mobility
- As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.
Universities in our database (1)
Always verify. Tuition rules may change. Always verify current fees and admission requirements on the university's official website before applying.
Official sources
- Eurydice – Higher education funding: Romania
https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/