Fully Funded Romania Government Scholarship 2026 for International Students

Overview

The Romania Government Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious fully funded program offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It caters to international students from non-EU countries who seek quality education in Romania without bearing financial burdens. This scholarship is available for Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees at accredited Romanian universities, excluding fields like Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy. For students unfamiliar with the Romanian language, a preparatory year is provided to learn Romanian. Notably, Doctoral candidates may choose to study in Romanian or another language approved by their school.

Program Details

• Eligible fields: All specialties except Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy.
• Programs offered: Bachelor's (3-6 years), Master's (1-2 years), PhD (4 years).
• Language of instruction: Romanian, with exceptions for certain doctoral studies.

Financial Benefits and Compensation

• Waiver of tuition fees.
• Monthly stipend according to Romanian legislation.
• Accommodation provided in student dormitories subject to availability.

Eligibility Requirements

• International students from non-EU countries.
• Good academic record with a minimum average of 7 (or equivalent ‘Good’ grade).
• Not holding any other Romanian state scholarship for the same education cycle.
• PhD candidates need a written agreement from a Doctoral Tutor and must pass an admission interview.

Available Fields / Departments

The scholarship covers all fields except Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy. Candidates must be prepared to study in Romanian, with a free preparatory year available for learning the language.