Government of Romania Fully Funded Scholarship 2024

Embarking on a global academic journey is a dream many students hold dear, and the Government of Romania Fully Funded Scholarship stands as a key to turning that dream into a reality.

Romania, with its rich history, vibrant culture, and esteemed educational institutions, beckons aspiring scholars from around the world to partake in a transformative learning experience.

Each year, the Romanian Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides a number of scholarships to citizens from non-EU countries. Applicants may select their study program of interest in all fields, with the exception of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy.

For Bachelor and Master, only study programs in Romanian are available, thus promoting the Romanian language and culture. However, at PhD level, applicants can also opt for a program in English or a foreign language set by the doctoral school.

A preparatory year in Romanian is also granted prior to enrolling in the study program of choice, for those not speaking Romanian. This initiative aims to foster international cooperation in education and promote Romania as a hub for academic excellence.

Key Information

• Country: Romania
• Financial coverage: Fully Funded
• Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
• Institution(s): Romanian Universities
• Deadline: 16th March 2024

Why Romania?

1. You have a solid university degree recognised all around Europe and beyond. Romanian Higher Education is known for its rich academic heritage.

2. World’s fastest Internet – Ranked 3rd place in the world, Romania has ultra fast internet connectivity.

3. Study in English, French, German, Romanian or Hungarian. Romania has a wide choice of university programs.

4. Low tuition fees and living expenses – Romania has some of the lowest tuition and living costs in the European Union.

5. Cultural life – Bucharest offers more than 40 museums and Romania has the second-largest outdoor museum in the world, Astra Museum in Sibiu.

6. Work opportunities and quality of life – There are a number of possibilities to work as a student: you can apply directly to vacant positions published online.

7. A great place to travel – The home of seven UNESCO world heritage sites, Romania is a country of many facets.

Eligibility Criteria

To whom is it addressed?

Foreign citizens from all non-EU countries, with the following exceptions:

• citizens of Romanian origin or who are part of the Romanian historical communities in the proximity of Romania (entitled to different scholarship programmes);
• citizens who have requested or acquired a form of protection in Romania;
• stateless persons whose stay on the territory of Romania is officially recognized according to the law;
• members of the diplomatic and consular corps or family members of the diplomatic and consular corps accredited to Romania;
• members of the administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions and consular offices accredited to Romania;
• staff members of international organizations based in Romania or family members of staff of international organizations based in Romania;
• beneficiaries of a scholarship from the Romanian state for the same cycle of study.

Who qualifies?

To be eligible, the scholarship applicant must:

• submit a complete file;
• present study documents issued by accredited/recognized education institutions in the country where they were issued;
• comply with the enrolment deadline;
• have good results in education, respectively an average of the study years, for the last graduated school of at least 7 (seven) corresponding to the scoring system in Romania or the “Good” score, as the case;
• comply with the application submission methodology.

What level of study does the scholarship cover?

The scholarship applicant can choose from any of the following three study cycles in accredited higher education institutions in Romania:

• Bachelor’s degree: The complete programme runs for a period of 3-6 years.
• Master’s degree: The complete programme runs for a period of 1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years and ends with the dissertation exam.
• PhD: The complete programme runs for a period of 3-5 years, depending on the profile of the chosen faculty and end with the presentation of a PhD thesis.

Benefits

• exemption from the payment of registration fees or any other fees required by application processing, testing for the Romanian language skills, taking the admission contest for doctoral studies and the specific aptitude tests
• financing the tuition expenses for the Romanian language preparatory year
• financing the tuition expenses for the actual studies, but not more than the duration of a university cycle
• granting a monthly scholarship, for students enrolled in the Romanian language preparatory year
• granting a monthly scholarship, for students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral studies, but not more than the duration of a university cycle
• accommodation expenses in the student dormitories
• medical assistance
• transport expenses
• exemption from the payment of the study visa fee.

Application Process and Documents required

Each candidate will create an account on the Study in Romania platform, will fill in the requested data and upload the following documents. The documents must be scanned individually, after the original, in .pdf format and authorized translated into English, French, Spanish or Romanian, if applicable. For the candidate’s registration to be valid, he must express his consent to the agreement for the processing of personal data by signing the GDPR declaration.

• Copies of the diplomas obtained (baccalaureate diploma or its equivalent, plus bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate degree, if applicable)
• Copies of transcripts of the completed studies
• Copy of the birth certificate (or equivalent document) 
• Copy of the first three pages of the passport or of the national document of identity
• Curriculum Vitae in English or French
• For the doctoral cycle, the candidate needs to submit a letter of intent containing the list of scientific works, specialized publications, the detailed description of the proposed research project, as well as the agreement of a tutor, which must be a member of the chosen doctoral school.
• Copy of the proof of name change (if applicable)
• Copy of the certificate proving the passing of the baccalaureate, bachelor’s or master’s exam, as the case may be, for graduates who do not hold yet the diploma 
• Copy of the certificate proving that the person in the final year of studies is to take the graduation exam at the end of the school/university year
• Copy of the transcript attesting the academic record of the person in the final year of studies, until the moment of submitting the application file
• Copy of the certificate of completion of the Romanian language preparatory year or the certificate of linguistic competence, if applicable.
• Copy of the notarized declaration of parental consent in the case of candidates who have not reached the age of 18 by the date of commencement of the courses

Official Link – https://scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro/scholarship-about#prog 

Link to apply – https://scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro/scholarship-create-account 

Conclusion

The Government of Romania Fully Funded Scholarship is not merely a financial support program; it is a gateway to a world-class education and a cultural adventure.

Aspiring scholars looking to broaden their horizons and make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields should consider this scholarship as a stepping stone to their academic dreams. Romania awaits, offering a blend of academic rigour and cultural richness to those ready to seize this extraordinary opportunity.

Apply, explore, and let your academic journey unfold in the heart of Eastern Europe.

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