Romanian Government Scholarships (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania and Ministry of Education

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Citizens of non-EU countries, apart from people of Romanian origin, refugees in Romania and certain diplomatic staff. Bachelor's and master's programmes are taught in Romanian (a preparatory language year is offered); PhD programmes can be in English. Medicine, dentistry and pharmacy are excluded. PhD applicants need a written agreement from a doctoral supervisor.

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About this opportunity

The Romanian state offers a limited number of funded places each year to non-EU citizens through an online application platform. Most undergraduate and master's courses are taught in Romanian after a preparatory year.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Citizens of non-EU countries, apart from people of Romanian origin, refugees in Romania and certain diplomatic staff. Bachelor's and master's programmes are taught in Romanian (a preparatory language year is offered); PhD programmes can be in English. Medicine, dentistry and pharmacy are excluded. PhD applicants need a written agreement from a doctoral supervisor.
2. Note the deadline. Mar (annual; the 2025/26 call closed on 12 Mar 2025 and the 2026/27 call closed at the end of Mar 2026 - the next call is expected to open in early 2027) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport; diplomas; transcripts; CV; required authenticated or apostilled documents; other items specified in the official call.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Document-based competition; PhD applicants also need written agreement from a doctoral supervisor and must pass the admission interview

Profile of past winners

Varies by annual call

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Tips from our advisors

1. Prepare authenticated academic documents and a valid passport early. Bachelor's and Master's applicants should account for the Romanian-language study requirement.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
6. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
7. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Romanian Government Scholarships (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)?

Citizens of non-EU countries, apart from people of Romanian origin, refugees in Romania and certain diplomatic staff. Bachelor's and master's programmes are taught in Romanian (a preparatory language year is offered); PhD programmes can be in English. Medicine, dentistry and pharmacy are excluded. PhD applicants need a written agreement from a doctoral supervisor.

What does Romanian Government Scholarships (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) cover?

Tuition-free study at an accredited Romanian state university plus a monthly allowance and, in most cases, subsidised dormitory accommodation; the exact terms are set each year in the call

When is the deadline for Romanian Government Scholarships (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)?

Mar (annual; the 2025/26 call closed on 12 Mar 2025 and the 2026/27 call closed at the end of Mar 2026 - the next call is expected to open in early 2027) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Romanian Government Scholarships (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)?

Host countries: Romania.

What documents do I need for Romanian Government Scholarships (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)?

Passport; diplomas; transcripts; CV; required authenticated or apostilled documents; other items specified in the official call.

How are applicants selected for Romanian Government Scholarships (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)?

Document-based competition; PhD applicants also need written agreement from a doctoral supervisor and must pass the admission interview

How much work is the Romanian Government Scholarships (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) application?

High