Romania Government Scholarships 2026 | Fully Funded

If you are planning to study in Romania with financial support, the Romanian Government Scholarship is one of the best opportunities available for international students. This scholarship provides fully funded programs at top Romanian universities across a wide range of fields. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the Romanian Government Scholarship, including its benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a detailed step-by-step application process to help you apply successfully.

The Romanian Government Scholarship 2026-2027 is offered for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD studies. Romanian government scholarships will cover full tuition fees, accommodation, and a monthly stipend of up to 80 EURO.

Each year, the Romanian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides many scholarships to citizens from non-EU countries. Only candidates having good results in education, specifically 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 may be, are eligible.

Applicants may select their study program of interest in all fields, except for medicine, dental medicine, and pharmacy. For bachelor’s and master’s degrees, only study programs in Romanian are available, thus promoting the Romanian language and culture. However, at the 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 before enrolling in the study program of choice for those who do not speak Romanian. The required documents include diplomas, transcripts, birth certificates, passports, and CVs—all described in the application process.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Undergraduate / Master’s / PhD
• Institution(s): Romanian Universities
• Study in: Romania
• Opportunity Focus Areas: Architecture, Visual Arts, Romanian Culture and Civilization, Journalism, Political and Administrative Sciences, Engineering, Education Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, Technical Studies, Oil and Gas, Agricultural Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine. Scholarships are not awarded in the fields of medicine, dental medicine, and pharmacy.
• Program Period:
  • Undergraduate: 3-6 Years
  • Master: 1.5-2 Years
  • Doctorate: 3-4 Years

Romania Government Scholarships Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Romanian Government Scholarships 2026-2027 is March 31, 2026.

Romania Government Scholarships will provide the recipient with the following benefits:

• financing tuition fees;
• financing the accommodation expenses in the student dormitories within the limit of the subsidy allocated for this purpose (accommodation will be provided to the extent of available places, scholarship holders having the obligation to contact the host university to find out the accommodation conditions);
• granting a monthly financial aid, in accordance with the legislation in force

The scholarships do not cover the costs of international transport and those of domestic transport from the Romanian border crossing point to the university. In this regard, candidates must be prepared for the personal financial support of the additional costs.

Eligibility Criteria for the Romanian Government Scholarships

To qualify for Romanian Government Scholarships, the candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements:

• Eligible Countries: International students from 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 a different scholarship program);
  • 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.
• The 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 may be;
• Comply with the application submission methodology.
• Not more than 35 years of age for bachelor’s & master’s studies & 45 years for doctoral or postgraduate studies.

What is the language of study?

In order to promote the Romanian language and culture, the beneficiaries of the scholarships granted by the Romanian state for undergraduate and master’s studies study only in Romanian. The exception is doctoral scholarship holders, who can opt for studies in Romanian or in a foreign language set by the doctoral school. For candidates who do not speak Romanian, a preparatory year is granted for the study of the Romanian language before the actual university studies, except for doctoral scholarship holders who have opted for the form of education in a foreign language set by the doctoral school.

The following categories of persons are exempted from enrolling in the Romanian language preparatory year:

• those who present Romanian study documents (diplomas or certificates) or study documents and school records attesting to at least four consecutive years of studies attended in Romania in an educational unit/institution from the Romanian national system;
• those who, to enrol in university education, pass the Romanian language test, organized according to the regulations in force;
• Those who wish to enroll in university education must present a certificate of linguistic competence in Romanian at a minimum level of B1, issued according to the regulations in force.

How to Apply for the Romanian Government Scholarships

Please follow the application instructions below to apply for this scholarship:

(1) Complete all sections of the online application form

(2) Upload the following documents:

• Copies of the diplomas obtained (baccalaureate diploma or its equivalent, plus bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate, if applicable) and their authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if applicable.
• Copies of transcripts of the completed studies and their authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if applicable.
• Copy of the birth certificate (or equivalent document) and the authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if applicable.
• Copy of the first three pages of the passport or of the national document of identity and the authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if applicable.
• Curriculum Vitae in English or French in the required format, and for the doctoral cycle, also a letter of intent from the applicant in English, French, Spanish, or Romanian.

(3) The application will also include the following documents (only for candidates who belong to the specific category mentioned for each document):

• Copy of the proof of name change (if applicable) and the authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, 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 yet hold the diploma and the authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if applicable.
• 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, and the authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if applicable.
• Copy of the transcript attesting to the academic record of the person in the final year of studies until the moment of submitting the application file and the authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if applicable.
• 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 and the authorized translation into English, French, Spanish, or Romanian, if applicable.

The documents must be scanned individually, after the original, in .pdf format.

Website

To learn more about Romanian Government Scholarships, please visit the official website:

Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an age limit for the Romania Government Scholarship? I keep seeing different numbers online.

The current official scholarship FAQ states there is no age limit to apply. If you see older posts mentioning age caps, treat those as outdated and follow the requirements shown on the official Study in Romania scholarship platform for your intake.

Can I apply if I don’t have a valid passport yet (or it’s expired/being renewed)?

No. The official scholarship FAQ says you cannot apply without a valid passport. Make sure your passport is valid before you start the online application, because you’ll need to upload the required passport pages.

Do my диплома/transcripts need an apostille (or legalisation), or are scans enough?

The official scholarship FAQ says study documents must be apostilled under the Hague Convention or authenticated by the relevant authorities in your home country. Scans are uploaded online, but the underlying documents still need the required apostille/authentication.

If I’m selected but can’t travel this year, can I defer the scholarship to the next academic year?

No. The official scholarship FAQ says the scholarship awarded cannot be suspended or transferred for the next academic year.

Can I submit more than one application (e.g., apply for both Bachelor and Master to increase my chances)?

No. The official scholarship FAQ says you can only submit one application during each programme. Pick the single study cycle you want to be assessed for and submit one complete file.

For PhD applicants: do I need a supervisor/doctoral tutor agreement before I submit the online application?

Yes. The official programme information states it is compulsory, before submitting the application, to obtain the written agreement of a Doctoral Tutor who is a member of the doctoral school, and you must also pass the doctoral admission interview as part of the admission process.

Is dorm accommodation guaranteed, or can I end up without a place?

Accommodation support is for student dormitories only and is provided subject to available places. The official FAQ notes you must contact the host university to confirm accommodation conditions, and you should be prepared to arrange (and pay for) private housing if dorm places are not available.

Are there any hidden fees (application fee, Romanian language test fee, PhD entrance exam fee), or does the scholarship waive them?

The official scholarship FAQ says beneficiaries are exempt from registration fees and other fees required for application processing, Romanian language skills testing, the doctoral admission contest, and specific aptitude tests. You still need to cover costs like the visa application process and any travel/personal expenses not included in the scholarship benefits.