Unlocking Opportunities: The Romanian Government Scholarship Program

Romanian Government Scholarship 2024-2025

 Annually, the Romanian Government, facilitated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, extends a series of scholarships to individuals from non-EU nations. Eligibility is restricted to candidates who exhibit commendable academic performance, denoted by an average score of at least 7 (seven) for their final years of schooling, adhering to Romania's grading system or the equivalent Good score.

 Prospective scholars are permitted to choose their preferred study programs across various fields, excluding Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy. Notably, only study programs in Romanian are available for Bachelor's and Master's levels, emphasizing the promotion of the Romanian language and culture. Nevertheless, at the Ph.D. level, candidates have the flexibility to opt for programs in English or other foreign languages as specified by the doctoral school.

To facilitate a smooth transition for non-Romanian speakers, a preparatory year in Romanian is offered before commencing the chosen study program. The requisite documentation includes diplomas, transcripts, a birth certificate, passport, and a comprehensive CV, as outlined in the application process.

Scholarship Overview

Study Levels: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD

Institutions: Romanian Universities

Location: Romania

Focus Areas: Architecture, Visual Arts, Romanian Culture and Civilization, Journalism, Political and Administrative Sciences, Engineering, Education Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, Technical Studies, Oil and Gas, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine. Please note that scholarships are not available for fields such as Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy.

Program Duration: 

- Undergraduate: 3-6 Years

- Master's: 1.5-2 Years

- Doctorate: 3-4 Years

Application Deadline: March 1, 2024 

Scholarship Benefits

Recipients of the Romania Government Scholarships will enjoy the following advantages:

- Coverage of tuition fees.

- Financing for accommodation expenses in dormitories, facilitated through the Ministry of Education's budget, subject to the allocated subsidy (accommodation based on availability).

- Provision of monthly financial aid, distributed as follows: the equivalent in Romanian currency (lei) of 65 EURO for undergraduate and preparatory year students; the equivalent in Romanian currency (lei) of 75 EURO for master's students; and the equivalent in Romanian currency (lei) of 85 EURO for Ph.D. students.

It is important to note that these scholarships do not encompass the expenses related to international and domestic transportation from the Romanian border crossing point to the university. Therefore, candidates are advised to anticipate and arrange for personal financial support to cover these additional costs.

Eligibility Requirements for Romania Government Scholarships

To be eligible for Romania Government Scholarships, candidates are required to meet the following criteria:

1. Eligible Countries:

   - Open to international students from non-EU countries, with specific exceptions:

     - Citizens of Romanian origin or those belonging to Romanian historical communities near Romania (eligible for different scholarship programs).

     - Citizens who have sought or obtained a form of protection in Romania.

     - Stateless individuals with officially recognized stay on the territory of Romania.

     - Members of the diplomatic and consular corps or their family members accredited to Romania.

     - Administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions and consular offices accredited to Romania.

     - Staff members of international organizations based in Romania or their family members.

     - Recipients of a scholarship from the Romanian state for the same study cycle.

2. Documentation:

   - Present study documents issued by accredited/recognized educational institutions in the country of issuance.

3. Enrollment Deadline:

   - Comply with the specified enrollment deadline.

4. Academic Performance:

   - Demonstrate good academic results, with an average score for the last completed school of at least 7 (seven) according to the Romanian scoring system or an equivalent "Good" score.

5. Application Process:

   - Adhere to the prescribed application submission methodology.

6. Age Limit:

   - Not exceed 35 years of age for Bachelor's and Master's studies, and 45 years for Doctoral or postgraduate studies.

Ensuring compliance with these eligibility criteria is crucial for candidates aspiring to benefit from the Romania Government Scholarships. Applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review and fulfill these conditions to enhance their chances of securing this valuable educational opportunity.

Language requiremnt:

To encourage the appreciation of Romanian language and culture, recipients of the scholarships awarded by the Romanian state for undergraduate and master's studies exclusively undertake their studies in Romanian. However, doctoral scholarship recipients have the flexibility to choose between studying in Romanian or in a foreign language specified by the doctoral school. For applicants who are not proficient in Romanian, a preparatory year is provided for the study of the Romanian language before commencing university studies. It is important to note that this preparatory year exception does not apply to doctoral scholarship holders who have selected the foreign language education option specified by the doctoral school.

How to Apply for Romania Government Scholarships

To successfully apply for the Romania Government Scholarships, kindly adhere to the following step-by-step application instructions:

(1) Complete the Online Application Form:

   - Fill out all sections of the online application form comprehensively.

(2) Upload the Following Documents:

   - Provide copies of attained diplomas (baccalaureate diploma or equivalent, along with bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree if applicable) and their authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if necessary.

   - Include copies of transcripts from completed studies, accompanied by their authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if applicable.

   - Submit a copy of the birth certificate (or equivalent document) with its authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if required.

   - Include a copy of the first three pages of your passport or national identity document, along with the authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if necessary.

   - Attach a Curriculum Vitae in English or French in the specified format. Additionally, for the doctoral cycle, include a letter of intent from the applicant in English, French, Spanish, or Romanian.

(3) Additional Documents for Specific Categories:

   - Depending on your situation, include the following documents:

     - Copy of the proof of name change (if applicable) with its authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if required.

     - Copy of the certificate confirming the completion of the baccalaureate, bachelor’s, or master’s exam, as applicable, for graduates who do not yet hold the diploma, along with the authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if necessary.

     - Copy of the certificate proving that a person in the final year of studies is scheduled to take the graduation exam at the end of the school/university year, along with the authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if applicable.

     - Copy of the transcript verifying the academic record of the person in the final year of studies until the time of submitting the application file, along with the authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if applicable.

     - Copy of the certificate of completion of the Romanian language preparatory year or the certificate of linguistic competence, if applicable.

     - Copy of the notarized declaration of parental consent for candidates under the age of 18 by the date of course commencement, along with the authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if required.

Ensure that each document is individually scanned in .pdf format after the original document.