FOREIGN STUDENTS IN ROMANIA

FOREIGN STUDENTS IN ROMANIA The national educational system is open according to the law also for foreigners. The enrollment of foreign citizens into the Romanian educational system is realized regarding the didactical activities under the same rules and regulations which are valid for Romanian citizens - pupils, students and respectively persons registered for postgraduate studies. In this context, both the issues concerning the content (educational plans and programs) as well as the administrative character (transfers, examinations, etc.) are considered. The citizens from non-eu countries can be registered for studies in Romania without entry examination, by supplementing enrolment figure approved for Romanian citizens. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Non-EU citizens willing to study in Romania have to apply to the chosen Romanian university, in order to receive the pre-enrollment. The Letter of Acceptance will be issued by the Ministry of Education, Research and Innovation. The following application papers are requested: 1. Application form (filled in 2 copies) ; 2. Certified copy of the Baccalaureate Diploma or equivalent - for undergraduate studies; 3. Certified copy of the graduation certificate - for postgraduate applicants or PhD; 4. Academic record translated into Romanian, English, French or German; 5. Language certificate (see further instructions regarding this issue) 6. Certified copy of the Birth Certificate; 7. Certified copy of the passport; 8. Medical certificate. These documents have to be accompanied by legalized translations in a language of international circulation (by case), certified for authentication by the Embassy of Romania from the issuer country or with Apostille of Hague (for EU citizens). Before coming to Romania, the non EU citizens should obtain a valid visa for study in Romania from the Romanian embassies in their own countries. The quantum of tuition fees for foreign citizens from non-eu countries is provided by Government Decision no. 22/29.08.2009. These fees are minimal and the final values will be decided by the universities. The fees should be paid in advance for a period of 9 (nine) months for full time courses and 3 (three) months for part time courses. 1

MINIMAL TUITION FEES Field of study Undergraduate, Master (euro/month) Post-graduate, Ph.D (euro/month) Technics, Agronomy, 270 290 Science, Mathematics and Sports Architecture 350 370 Social studies, Psychology, 220 240 Economy Medicine 320 340 Music and arts 420 440 Musical interpretation, 750 770 Theatre Film 950 970 SCHOLARSHIPS Citizens from abroad may also be accepted to study on the basis of scholarships granted by Romania, unilaterally or in the framework of bilateral agreements, through the competent authorities in their countries or on the basis of scholarships and grants offered by other states or by international organisations. Structure of the Universities Organization of the year of study The academic year starts between mid September and mid October, subject to the decision of each University Senate. Based on their institutional autonomy, universities may also decide on the academic schedule. Each year is divided into two semesters. Each semester lasts fourteen weeks. Students have a Christmas holiday, an Easter holiday, a holiday at the end of the first semester and a summer holiday. Examination take place at the end of each semester. They may be oral or written. A reexamination period is scheduled before the beginning of the new academic year. Classes are held from Monday to Friday. The Romanian higher education system provides full time courses, evening courses, part time courses and distance learning. The part time and distance learning courses may be provided only by higher education institutions that organize full time courses. 2

Undergraduate Education Undergraduate education (provided by the universities, academies and conservatories) - courses finalised with diplomã de licenńã (university diploma, equivalent to a first degree). Duration of studies The duration of the long term studies varies according to the field : 6 semesters (3 years) for sciences, humanities, economic and social sciences, law, political sciences, art and sports. 8 semesters (4 years) for engineering, pharmacy, agriculture and forestry. 12 semesters (6 years) for general medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine and architecture. Graduate Education Graduate education offers specialisation or an extension of the education provided in universities. Graduate study programmes include: Master studies (2 years) for university graduates; Doctoral studies (3-4 years) offered by universities and research institutes accredited as such; the doctoral courses are organised as full time or part time courses. Higher education in Romania has the following forms: regular studies, reduced frequency courses and Open Distance Learning. Types of Diploma Certificat de studii - A certificate awarded to students who have completed their studies in higher education, but have failed to pass and get their degree. Diplomã de absolvire a unui colegiu - Diploma certifying the completion of studies at a college and the passing of the relevant final examen. Diplomã de licenńã - University diploma equivalent degree. Diplomã de master - Master Diploma. Diplomã de doctor - Doctoral Diploma (Ph.D.). This is the highest academic degree awarded in all domains after 3-4 years of study and original research. It follows the first academic degree (or master's degree) and requires the passing of examinations and the submission of an original thesis. The holder of a doctoral diploma is granted the Ph.D. title in the respective field of science or the arts. International Recognition of Romanian Diplomas Through commitments assumed at the European level, focused on quality assurance, credit transfer and transparency of educational programmes description, qualifications (diplomas) obtained in the Romanian Higher Education ensured the academic and professional mobility of the graduates all over the world. MATRICULATION REQUIREMENTS Admission to higher education institutions is based on the selection of application files. In order to apply to study architecture, arts and sports, international students are required to present their portfolio. 3

International students have to prove good knowledge of the teaching language (Romanian, English, French or German). Usually, international students learn Romanian during the preparatory year. The candidates who speak Romanian can skip the preparatory year after having passed a test of Romanian language. The candidates who can formally prove that they have studied in Romanian for at least four years consecutively, do not need to pass the Romanian language test or to attend the preparatory year. Students will have to take language tests, during the academic year, in order to check their speaking and writing abilities. Foreign students, who have begun to study in their home country or in another country, can finish their studies in Romania. This is possible according to each individual case, after the recognition and equivalence of diplomas by the roumanian universities where they wish to study. 4

LIST OF THE UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING THE ROMANIAN LANGUAGE PREPARATORY YEAR 1. "Politehnica" University of Bucharest; 2. University of Bucharest; 3. University of Bacău; 4. "Babeș-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca; 5."Ovidius" University of Constanta; 6. University of Craiova; 7. "Al. I. Cuza" University of Iași; 8. Constantin Brâncuși University of Târgu Jiu; 9. University of Pitești; 10. "Oil and Gas" University of Ploiești; 11. Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu; 12. ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava; 13. West University of Timișoara; 14. Valahia University of Târgoviște 5

LIST OF THE ROMANIAN STATE UNIVERSITIES "Ion Mincu" University of Architecture and Urbanism of Bucharest University of Agricultural and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest Technical University of Civil of Bucharest "Politehnica" University of Bucharest University of Bucharest "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Bucharest University of Music, Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest University of Fine Arts of Bucharest National School of Political Studies and Public of Bucharest National Academy of Physical Education and Sports of Bucharest "I.L. Caragiale" University of Theatre and Film of Bucharest "December 1st" University of Alba-Iulia "Aurel Vlaicu" University of Arad University of Bacău North University of Baia Mare "Transilvania" University of Brașov Technical University of Cluj-Napoca University of Agricultural and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca "Babeș-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca "Iuliu Hașieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Cluj-Napoca "Gheorghe Dima" Music Academy of Cluj-Napoca "Ioan Andreescu" Academy of Visual Arts of Cluj-Napoca "Ovidius" University of Constanșa Maritime University of Constanșa University of Craiova University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galași "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iași "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Agricultural and Veterinary Medicine of Iași "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iași "George Enescu" University of Arts, Iași University of Oradea University of Petroșani University of Pitești "Oil and Gas" University of Ploiești 6

"Eftimie Murgu" University of Reșișa "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu "ștefan cel Mare" University of Suceava "Valachia" University of Targoviște "Constantin Brâncuși" University of Târgu Jiu "Petru Maior" University of Târgu Mureș University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureș University of Theatrical Arts of Târgu Mureș Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara "Politehnica" University of Timișoara "Banat" University of Agricultural and Veterinary Medicine of Timișoara West University of Timișoara 7

LIST OF THE UNIVERSITIES/ FACULTIES PROVIDING STUDIES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNIVERSITY Technical University of Civil of Bucharest "Politehnica" University of Bucharest UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Civil Electrical and Electronical Chemical Automation and Computer Energetics Aerospace Economic Materials GRADUATE STUDIES Installations Geodezics in Foreign Languages University of Bucharest Political Political "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest "Transilvania" University of Brașov International Economic Relations Technological Medical International Economic Relations Technological 8

Technical University of Cluj- Napoca University of Agricultural and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca "Babeș-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca "Iuliu Hașieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Cluj-Napoca "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iași "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Agricultural and Veterinary Medicine of Iași "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iași University of Oradea Forestry Electronical Civil Veterinary Medicine Chemistry Geography History and Philosophy Political and Administrative Pharmacy Pharmacy Civil and Instalations Computer Veterinary Medicine Chemistry and Business Informatics Mathematics Energetics Electronical Civil Veterinary Medicine Chemistry Geography History and Philosophy Political and Administrative Pharmacy Pharmacy Civil and Instalations Computer Veterinary Medicine Chemistry Informatics Mathematics European Studies Energetics 9

"Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureș - Law Juridical Medical Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara "Politehnica" University of Timișoara Computers Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Civil Electronical and Electrical Mechanics Medical Computers Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Civil Electronical and Electrical Mechanics West University of Timișoara Mathematics, Informatics Chemistry, Biology, Geography Physics Chemistry, Biology, Geography Physics 10

LIST OF THE UNIVERSITIES/ FACULTIES PROVIDING STUDIES IN FRENCH LANGUAGE UNIVERSITY Technical University of Civil of Bucharest "Politehnica" University of Bucharest UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Civil in Foreign Languages University of Bucharest Law Law GRADUATE STUDIES Civil Installations and Management in Foreign Languages and Managment for Technological Systems Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest "Transilvania" University of Brașov "Babeș-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Technological Cars Building Technological Cars Building University of Agricultural and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca - Veterinary Medicine "Iuliu Hașieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Cluj-Napoca Pharmacy - University of Craiova Electrotechnics and Electrical "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" Geography and - 11

University of Iași Geology - "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iași Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara Pharmacy - 12

LIST OF THE UNIVERSITIES/ FACULTIES PROVIDING STUDIES IN GERMAN LANGUAGE UNIVERSITY "Politehnica" University of Bucharest UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE STUDIES STUDIES in Foreign Languages - Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest "Transilvania" University of Brașov "Babeș-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca Technical University of Cluj-Napoca - Chemistry Physics Mathematics Biology and Geology Enviromental Geography History and Philosophy Sociology and Social Asistance Political and Administrative European Studies Cars Building - West University of Timișoara Political, Philosophy, Communication Political, Philosophy, Communication 13