Romanian government announces fully funded scholarships for non-EU students

Romanian Government has launched the Romania Government Scholarship 2025.
This offers fully funded opportunities for non-EU students to pursue undergraduate, master’s, and PhD studies at accredited universities in Romania.
This scholarship program provides full financial support for students from countries outside the European Union who wish to study in Romania.
The scholarship is intended to provide access to higher education for international students and promote academic collaboration between Romania and other nations.
Romanian Government Scholarship Benefits
The Romania Government Scholarship covers certain benefits for successful applicants.
- Recipients will receive full tuition coverage for the duration of their selected program.
- Students will be provided with a monthly stipend to help cover living expenses.
- Those who are enrolled in the program will have access to public transport on the same terms as Romanian students.
- Furthermore, you are exempt from registration and visa fees, reducing the financial burden of studying abroad.
Romanian Government Scholarship Benefits
To apply for the Romania Government Scholarship, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria.
- To apply you must be non-EU nationals who have achieved an academic performance of at least 7/10, or the equivalent of a ‘Good’ score, in their last graduated school.
- They must submit a complete application with all required documents, and they should not be Romanian citizens or holders of any form of protection in Romania.
- You must also not be family members of diplomatic personnel accredited in Romania.
- The scholarship is available to students who meet the criteria for their chosen degree program and wish to study in the fields of undergraduate, master’s, or PhD programs, excluding Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy.
Available Programs for the Romanian Government Scholarship
- The scholarship covers degree programs in a wide range of fields, with some exceptions. Eligible students can apply for bachelor’s programs, which last between 3 to 6 years and are conducted in Romanian.
- Master’s programs are available for 1 to 2 years also in Romanian, while PhD programs, lasting 3 to 5 years, may be offered in Romanian or other foreign languages, depending on university regulations.
- For students who are not proficient in Romanian, a one-year preparatory course will be provided before the start of their studies, but this does not apply to PhD students opting for programs in English or another foreign language.
Application process for Romania Government Scholarship
Applications for the Romania Government Scholarship must be submitted online through the official Study in Romania platform. The required documents include;
- Diplomas and transcripts (translated into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian).
- A birth certificate.
- A passport or national identity card (translated).
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English or French.
- Doctoral candidates must submit a letter of intent detailing their research and an acceptance letter from a doctoral tutor.
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Deadlines for the Romania Government Scholarship
The application deadline for the 2025 academic year is set for March 12th, 2025. Results will be announced on June 30th, 2025.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline to ensure full consideration.
For more details about the scholarship program and the application process, applicants can visit the official website HERE.