Each year, the Romanian Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides a number of scholarships to citizens from non-EU countries. Only candidates having good results in education, respectively an average of the study years, for the last graduated school, of at least 7 (seven) corresponding to the scoring system in Romania or the "Good" score, as the case are eligible.
Applicants may select their study program of interest in all fields, with the exception of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy. For Bachelor and Master, only study programs in Romanian language are available, thus promoting
the Romanian language and culture. However, at PhD level, applicants can also opt for a program in English or a foreign language set by the doctoral school. A preparatory year in Romanian is also granted prior to enrolling in the study program of choice, for those not speaking Romanian language. The required documents include diplomas, transcripts, birth certificate and passport, CV – all described in the application process.
About Romanian Government
Romania Government Scholarship is offered by the Romanian State to Foreign Citizens through the MFA. Scholarship in Romania is for Undergraduate Degree, Master’s Degree & Doctoral Degrees Holer. Applicants who are not from the European Union can apply for this Fully Funded Scholarship. Ministry of Foreign Affair will pay you a monthly stipend as well. No Application Fee to apply for this Romania Scholarship Program. Applicants having Any Academic Background can apply for Bachelor’s, Graduate & Ph.D. Scholarship in Romania Country. Undergradu...... continue reading
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Romanian MFA Foreign Citizens Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Romanian MFA Foreign Citizens Scholarship
- Exemption from the payment of registration fees or any other fees required by application processing, testing for the Romanian language skills, taking the admission contest for doctoral studies and the specific aptitude tests.
- Financing the tuition expenses for the Romanian language preparatory year.
- Financing the tuition expenses for the actual studies, but not more than the duration of a university cycle, corresponding to the study programme followed.
- Granting a monthly scholarship, for students enrolled in the Romanian language preparatory year.
- Granting a monthly scholarship, for students enrolled in bachelor's, master's or doctoral studies, but not more than the duration of a university cycle.
- Financing the accommodation expenses in the student dormitories, within the allocated subsidy granted through the budget of the Ministry of Education.
- Medical assistance in case of medical-surgical emergencies and diseases with endemicepidemic potential, in accordance with the legislation in force.
- Local public, ground, naval and underground transport, as well as domestic car, railway and naval transport, in the same conditions as those offered to Romanian students, according to the legal provisions.
- Exemption from the payment of the study visa fee. These facilities are granted throughout the study period, as follows:
- for students enrolled in the Romanian language preparatory year, during its courses.
- for students enrolled in bachelor's and master's studies, during the academic year and during the legal holidays, but not during the summer vacation. If students have to stay at the faculty during the summer vacation for curricular activities or if there are specific legal provisions, the rights are maintained during the summer vacation.
- for doctoral students enrolled in full-time learning, throughout the calendar year.
- another 30 days after completing university studies lasting at least 1 year.
Granting a monthly financial aid, as follows: the equivalent in lei of the amount of 65 EURO, for undergraduate students; the equivalent in lei of the amount of 75 EURO, for master and specialization students, the equivalent in lei of the amount of 85 EURO, for PhD students.
Requirements for Romanian MFA Foreign Citizens Scholarship Qualification
Scholarships for studies in accredited higher education institutions in Romania are awarded through a competition of files based on the regulations in force, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Ministry of Education (ME).
To whom is it addressed? Foreign citizens from all non-EU countries, with the following exceptions:
- citizens of Romanian origin or who are part of the Romanian historical communities in the proximity of Romania (entitled to different scholarship programmes).
- citizens who have requested or acquired a form of protection in Romania.
- stateless persons whose stay on the territory of Romania is officially recognized according to the law.
- members of the diplomatic and consular corps or family members of the diplomatic and consular corps accredited to Romania.
- members of the administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions and consular offices accredited to Romania.
- staff members of international organizations based in Romania or family members of staff of international organizations based in Romania.
- beneficiaries of a scholarship from the Romanian state for the same cycle of study.
Who qualifies? To be eligible, the scholarship applicant must:
- submit a complete file.
- present study documents issued by accredited/recognized education institutions in the country where they were issued.
- comply with the enrolment deadline.
- have good results in education, respectively an average of the study years, for the last graduated school of at least 7 (seven) corresponding to the scoring system in Romania or the "Good" score, as the case.
- comply with the application submission methodology.
Please note that scholarships are NOT awarded in the fields of MEDICINE, DENTAL MEDICINE and PHARMACY.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Romanian MFA Foreign Citizens Scholarship
Applications can be submitted between 15 December 2022 and 1 March 2023, with the selection results being announced on 15 July 2023. Upon selection, additional formalities, such as obtaining a visa, will be required.
Application Deadline
March 1, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Romanian Government on scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro to apply
The scholarship application can be sent ONLY through the Study in Romania platform.
Candidates can access the platform at https://studyinromania.gov.ro, via the Apply for MFA scholarships button, or directly at https://scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro.
For more details visit: Romanian MFA website.
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