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Study in Romania — engineering excellence, affordable fees.

Anchored by the 100-year-old Politehnica University Timișoara, Romania offers affordable, English-taught degrees with strong industry ties.

Tuition ~€2k–3.5k/yr

Engineering Excellence

Intake Sep / Feb

Featured Politehnica Timișoara

CapitalBucharest

CurrencyRomanian Leu (RON)

LanguageRomanian (English-taught programs)

Population~19 Million

Major intakesSeptember & February

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Romania at a Glance

Why students choose Romania.

Country Snapshot

EU Membership	Yes
Engineering strength	100+ years, 130+ industry partnerships (UPT)
Living cost	€300–600/month
Top recruiters (UPT grads)	Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, IBM, Continental, Nokia
Work rights	Per Romanian immigration regulations
Degree recognition	Internationally recognised

Why Students Love It

One of Europe's most affordable study destinations
Excellent engineering education with strong industry ties
English-taught programs and globally recognised degrees
Growing technology & manufacturing sector
Safe, student-friendly environment

Partner Institutions

Universities & colleges we work with.

Ten partner universities, anchored by the 100-year-old Politehnica University Timișoara.

Politehnica University Timișoara

University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest

Babeș-Bolyai University

University of Bucharest

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

West University of Timișoara

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University

Transilvania University of Brașov

Gheorghe Asachi Technical University

Ovidius University Constanța

Programs

Popular courses in Romania.

Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence

Cloud Computing

Data Science

Cyber Security

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Telecommunications

Automotive Engineering

Architecture

Business Management

Engineering Management

Healthcare

Budget Planning

Cost of study & living in Romania.

Tuition (per year)

Bachelor's (public)	about €2,000–3,500/yr
Master's (public)	about €2,000–3,500/yr
Medicine (public)	about €10,000/yr

Living Cost

Monthly living cost

€300–600

Roadmap

Admission & visa — step by step.

Profile Assessment

Academics and goals reviewed.

University & Course Selection

Shortlist and submit application.

Letter of Acceptance & Fee Payment

Secure your seat.

Visa Documentation

Financials and SOP compiled.

Student Visa Application

Documents submitted for decision.

Fly to Romania

Pre-departure briefing and arrival support.

Documents

What you'll need.

For University Admission

Passport
Academic certificates & transcripts
SOP & resume
English language proof (if required)

For Visa Application

Financial & sponsor documents
Medical insurance
Accommodation proof
Police Clearance Certificate (if required)
Flight reservation (if required)

FAQs

Common questions about studying in Romania.

Why is Politehnica University Timișoara a featured university? +

UPT has 100+ years of excellence, 13,000+ students, 130+ industry partnerships, and graduates recruited by Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, IBM and more.

How much does it cost to study in Romania? +

Tuition at public universities is about €2,000–3,500/yr for most Bachelor's and Master's programmes (about €10,000/yr for medicine), with living expenses of approximately €300–600/month.

Is IELTS mandatory? +

Many universities offer English-taught programs, but language requirements vary by institution and program.

Are Romanian degrees recognised? +

Yes — degrees from accredited Romanian universities are internationally recognised.

Can I work while studying? +

International students may work in accordance with Romanian immigration regulations.