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🇷🇴 Study in Romania

Strong in health, engineering, science. Safety safe (20/100).

Romania is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €400–€800 a month. Its academic strengths sit in health, engineering, science. There is no post-study work visa at present, so plan your next step before you graduate. Admission is broadly accessible at about 70% acceptance, and student visas process in around 30 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.

Key facts · Romania

Monthly cost
€400–800
Acceptance rate
70%
Visa processing
~30d
Work visa
None
QS rank (best)
#601
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€2,500/yr

Degree tuition: ~€2,500/yr (median) — range €2,000–€6,000/yr across 10 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.

Official languages: ro · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory + UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), RO Immigration Authority.

Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.

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