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Romanian Government MFA Scholarship (Non-EU Citizens)

Fully FundedBachelorMasterPhD12-72 monthsMultiple cycles · Dec – Mar

The annual scholarship programme for foreign citizens offered by Romania, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, based on Government Decision no. 288/1993. Covers tuition, monthly stipend, and a free Romanian language preparatory year. Open to non-EU citizens only; the application is online via scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro.

Popular Participating Universities

University of BucharestUniversity of Bucharest
Babeș-Bolyai UniversityBabeș-Bolyai University
Transilvania University of BrașovTransilvania University of Brașov
West University of TimișoaraWest University of Timișoara

Quick info

Application status

Multiple cycles · Dec – Mar

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Romania
Bachelor, Master, PhD
12-72 months
All fields except Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy
Open to: Non-EU citizens (Indonesian applicants are eligible)
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Full tuition fee coverage
  • Monthly stipend set by the Romanian Government
  • Free accommodation in university dormitories (where available)
  • Free Romanian language preparatory year (if needed)
Monthly: Tuition: 100% covered / Monthly stipend per Romanian Government scale / Free dormitory placement (subject to availability)

Requirements

First degree: Not required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Non-EU citizens (Indonesian applicants are eligible)

Detailed requirements

  • - Foreign citizen from a non-EU country (Indonesia eligible)
  • - Average of the last graduated school of at least 7/10 or "Good"
  • - All study documents apostilled under the Hague Convention or authenticated
  • - Valid passport
  • - Not a Romanian citizen or have Romanian origin
  • - Not currently holding a Romanian state scholarship for the same study cycle
  • - Not under international protection in Romania

Who can apply

Non-EU international students (including Indonesians) seeking fully funded Bachelor, Master, or PhD degrees in Romania across all fields except Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy.

Fields of study

All fields except Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy

Application window

Multiple cycles · Dec – Mar

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application opens: 1 January 2026
Application deadline: 31 March 2026
Selection by sending partner / MFA: April – June 2026
Results announced: around 15 July 2026
Arrival in Romania: late September 2026

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Browse the available study programs at studyinromania.gov.ro
  2. 2Step 2: Register on the online platform at scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro
  3. 3Step 3: Fill in the application form and upload all required documents (passport, diplomas, transcripts, medical certificate, language certificate)
  4. 4Step 4: Submit the application before 31 March 2026
  5. 5Step 5: Wait for the selection result (around 15 July 2026)
  6. 6Step 6: If accepted, receive Letter of Acceptance and apply for Romanian study visa
  7. 7Step 7: Travel to Romania and complete enrolment at the assigned university
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Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Study in Romania

Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Study in Romania

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