Romanian Government Scholarship FAQ 2027

No. The official scholarship FAQ states: "there is no age limit to be able to apply for the scholarship." Many aggregator websites claim a cap of 35 for bachelor's and master's and 45 for PhD, but that information is outdated and contradicted by the official portal. Only applicants who will be under 18 when courses start need extra paperwork: a notarised declaration of parental consent.

It depends on your background. Citizens of Romanian origin, and members of the historical Romanian communities near Romania, are excluded from the MFA scholarship and directed to a separate programme run by the Ministry of Education for ethnic Romanians abroad. If you are from Moldova, Ukraine's Bucovina region, Serbia or similar areas, check whether this applies to you before applying.

Yes. The exclusion is based on citizenship, not residence. A Pakistani citizen living in Germany is eligible; a German citizen living in Pakistan is not. What matters is the citizenship on your passport.

No. Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy are excluded at every level — bachelor's, master's and PhD. To study these fields in Romania, you would apply and pay tuition through the standard international admission route.

No. The selection committee considers applications each year, and results from previous years are not taken into account.

No. You don't need Romanian to apply or to win. If you don't speak it, you are enrolled in a one-year preparatory language course before your degree. The preparatory year is covered — tuition, stipend and dormitory (subject to availability) all apply.

No. Bachelor's and master's programmes under this scholarship are taught in Romanian only. Some Romanian universities offer English-medium programmes for fee-paying international students, but those are separate from the MFA track.

It depends on the doctoral school. PhD study can be in Romanian or in a foreign language (typically English) set by the doctoral school. This varies by institution, department and supervisor, so confirm with the doctoral school before applying — ideally with a supervisor who works in English if that's your preference. If you study in a foreign language, you skip the preparatory year.

Yes, if you hold a Romanian language certificate at B1 or above, pass the Romanian language test when enrolling, or can document prior study in Romanian within the Romanian education system (at least three consecutive years according to the scholarship portal; the general Study in Romania page says four).

Official materials don't address this, and experiences vary widely. Romanian is a Romance language, so it's much easier for speakers of French, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese. For speakers of Arabic, Chinese, Urdu or other languages, one year is achievable but takes consistent, intensive effort. Students who take it seriously — attending every class and practising outside it — generally reach functional proficiency; those who don't often struggle in their first degree year. No official pass/fail data is published.

The 2027–2028 call has not been published yet. The 2026 call ran from 16 February to 31 March 2026, so expect a similar window around mid-February to the end of March 2027, and confirm on the official platform.

No. Once submitted, the application is locked and nothing can be added after the deadline. Incomplete applications are not considered. Review everything before you click submit.

You choose Romanian public universities in order of preference within a single application (two, in this guide’s understanding; the published rules don’t state a number). You cannot submit two separate applications. If your choice can't be honoured, the Ministry of Education and Research may offer an alternative in the same field.

The MFA does not publish a detailed rubric. The 7/10 minimum is clear, and the MFA says citizens of non-EU countries with which Romania has no cultural and educational cooperation agreement have priority. How GPA, field or other factors are weighed is not disclosed, and the current call does not say how many scholarships are on offer. 7/10 is the minimum, not a competitive benchmark.

The MFA gives no help. Search the websites of Romanian universities' doctoral schools in your field, find faculty whose research matches yours, and email them. A specific, targeted email with a clear research proposal works best. Allow 6–8 weeks — professors can be slow to reply and you may need to contact several. Don't start in February.

No, not on its own. By our estimate, €65 a month covers roughly 10–20% of realistic living costs. Even in the cheapest cities, expect to need €300–400 a month for food, transport and basic personal expenses. Students usually top up the stipend with part-time work (up to 6 hours a day without a work permit) or savings. Budget for the full monthly cost, not just the parts the scholarship covers.

No. Dormitory costs are covered only "to the extent of available places," and you must contact your host university about accommodation. Some universities consistently have space for scholarship students; others often don't, and there is no central data on which is which. Ask your university's international office as soon as you confirm. If no room is available, private rooms start around €100 a month in cheaper cities and €200–400 in Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca.

The fee, yes. The Romanian Immigration Inspectorate (IGI) says Romanian state scholarship holders are exempt from consular (visa) fees and the residence permit fee, and do not have to prove means of support. The programme rules still say you carry out the visa steps and bear the other costs of the visa application, such as translations and travel to the consulate.

Yes. Romanian law lets foreign students — including scholarship holders — work up to 6 hours a day on a part-time contract without a separate work permit, on top of their student residence permit. Earnings depend on the job and the city. Keep your grades up: falling short of the required credits can cost you the scholarship.

Students under 26 are typically covered through university student health insurance within Romania's national health system. Students aged 26 and over need social health insurance, according to the IGI; we estimate the contribution at about €15–30 a month. This isn't mentioned on the official scholarship page but is a real cost to plan for.

For the 2027–2028 call, results are expected around mid-July 2027 (not yet confirmed). In the 2026 call they were scheduled for around 15 July 2026. The official date is a target. Some past cycles have reportedly run late (unconfirmed), so allow for results in late July or August. Results are sent by email to every applicant; check your inbox, spam folder and platform account from mid-July.

No. The scholarship cannot be suspended or transferred to the next academic year. If you are selected but can't attend, you forfeit the award and would need to apply again. If you decline, tell the MFA quickly so another candidate can be selected.

After you are selected, the Ministry of Education and Research issues a Letter of Acceptance. You take it to the Romanian embassy or consulate in your country and apply for a long-stay (type D) study visa; requirements are on eviza.mae.ro. According to the IGI, Romanian state scholarship holders do not have to prove means of support. The visa needs IGI approval, which can take up to 30 days (extendable by 15), and appointment availability varies widely — book as early as possible. With results due around mid-July and classes usually starting on 1 October, the timeline is tight.

It continues each year only while you meet the conditions. You lose it if you don't attend the minimum share of classes or don't earn the minimum ECTS credits Romanian students need to advance (a full year carries 60 ECTS); it can be reinstated if you meet both the following year. It is lost for good if you are expelled, change your field of study, breach your study contract or university rules, or give it up in writing.

Not for up to 6 hours a day on a part-time contract. Your student residence permit is enough. Working more than 6 hours a day requires a separate work authorisation through the employer and the authorities — a much more complicated process.

The official benefits list includes no family allowance. Check the conditions for family members on the Romanian Immigration Inspectorate (IGI) website.