Romania Study Launch Checklist
Romania is a well-established destination for medical and engineering studies in English and French, with accessible tuition and vibrant student cities such as Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi, and Timisoara.
This scaffold captures admissions, residence permit, budgeting, and immediate tasks. The full guide will add programme spotlights, scholarship ideas, housing advice, and Moroccan alumni experiences.
Admissions Snapshot
- Medical faculties (UMF Cluj, UMF Iasi, UMF Craiova) require entrance exams or file evaluation; programmes in English/French/Educational languages.
- Polytechnic universities (UPB, UTCN) offer English engineering programmes with application deadlines in July; some require maths/physics exams.
- Private institutions and business schools (ASE, Romanian-American University) accept rolling applications with interviews.
- Provide authenticated translations of diplomas/transcripts, proof of language proficiency (IELTS/DELF), CV, and motivational letter.
- Prepare financial proof early; some public faculties request tuition upfront before visa support letter is issued.
Residence Permit Steps
- Visa application: apply for long-stay student visa (type D) at the Romanian Embassy in Rabat with acceptance, tuition payment, financial proof, accommodation, and insurance.
- Arrival in Romania: submit residence permit application to the General Inspectorate for Immigration within 30 days (requires biometric data).
- Financial proof: show bank statements or sponsor letter covering minimum living costs (~€3,600) plus tuition receipts.
- Insurance: obtain Romanian health insurance (CNAS) or private policy; present certificate during residence permit issuance.
- Renewal: renew annually with proof of academic progress and finances; keep passport valid for entire study period.
Budget Overview
- Tuition: €3,500-6,500/year for English/French programmes; medicine €6,000-8,000.
- Living costs: €450/month (4,707 MAD) in Cluj/Iasi; €550/month (5,753 MAD) in Bucharest.
- Accommodation: dorms €100-200; private flats €250-400.
- Insurance: €150-250/year for private coverage before CNAS registration.
- Transport: city pass €12-15/month (126-157 MAD).
Full guide will detail city-by-city budgets, scholarship grants, and part-time work possibilities.
Immediate Actions
- Gather translations/apostille for diplomas and civil documents.
- Schedule language tests (IELTS/DELF) or prepare for faculty-specific entrance exams.
- Plan bank statements or sponsor guarantees for visa submission.
- Book a Kaper consultation for admissions strategy, budgeting, and visa coaching.
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