Romanian Government Scholarship for Bachelor's Students

Apply if you are a non-EU candidate with good academic results, can prepare a clean official file, and are serious about studying in Romania. Do not apply if your target field is excluded or you expect this scholarship to work like a simple no-tuition offer.

RomaniaBachelorsFully FundedDeadline: March (exact day varies by annual call; confirm on official source)

Official source: Study in Romania / Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs • Last updated:

Introduction

This route is for non-EU applicants who can work through the Romanian government scholarship system and, where required, study through the Romanian-language pathway. It is not for EU citizens or applicants who want an easy English-only scholarship without checking field and language restrictions.

Quick summary

Apply if you are a non-EU candidate with good academic results, can prepare a clean official file, and are serious about studying in Romania. Do not apply if your target field is excluded or you expect this scholarship to work like a simple no-tuition offer.

How this scholarship works

The Romanian Government Scholarship is run through a centralized state process rather than a simple university discount or tuition waiver.

Applicants are filtered on rule fit, document quality, and academic profile, then moved through scholarship evaluation and university placement steps. This page focuses on the Bachelor's route inside that system.

What full funding means here

  • Tuition fee coverage under the scholarship framework.
  • Monthly scholarship support for living costs.
  • Accommodation support in student dormitories within the allocated subsidy.
  • Romanian language preparatory year funding where the language route requires it.
  • Registration or tuition-related fee exemptions may apply under the official rules.
  • Travel is not confirmed as a universal benefit and should not be assumed.

Common misconceptions

  • No tuition does not mean every Romania route is fully funded. This scholarship is a specific government programme with its own rules.
  • The scholarship is not open to everyone worldwide on the same terms; non-EU status is a hard filter.
  • English-medium study cannot be assumed. Language route and programme availability must be checked at university level.

Who should apply

  • Non-EU students with good academic performance and a serious plan to study in Romania.
  • Applicants who can prepare translations, certifications, and a clean official dossier.
  • Students who are open to the Romanian preparatory-year route where the chosen programme requires it.

Who should not apply

  • EU citizens.
  • Applicants targeting excluded fields such as Medicine, Dental Medicine, or Pharmacy unless the official call clearly states otherwise.
  • Students who are applying to any fully funded scholarship without checking language, field, and document rules.

How selection works

This is usually a file-based competition where academic results, complete documentation, and exact compliance with the official rules matter more than vague motivation alone.

Applicants with incomplete translations, weak document quality, or unrealistic programme choices often lose before the final placement stage.

Eligibility

Study location
Romania
Minimum GPA/grades
Merit threshold is provider/program-dependent (confirm official source)
Work experience
Requirement varies by scholarship type and provider
Field of study
Program-dependent; applicants must match eligible disciplines listed by the provider
Residency requirement
May apply for country-targeted or region-targeted schemes
Document language/translations
Certified translations/legalization may be required for non-native-language documents
Current enrollment status
Depends on call rules (new-admit vs currently-enrolled categories may differ)
Eligible nationalities
Non-EU citizens under the Romanian government scholarship rules.
Degree level
Bachelor's study at participating Romanian universities.
Academic background
Completed secondary school qualification from a recognized institution.
Academic performance
Good academic results are expected under the scholarship rules.
Field restrictions
Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy are commonly excluded; confirm the current call.
Admission required
Applicants must fit both scholarship rules and host-university placement or admission conditions.
Language route
Romanian language preparatory study may be part of the scholarship where the chosen programme requires it.
Hard filter
EU citizenship, excluded fields, or an incomplete official file will usually end the application.

Benefits

Other benefits
Additional support may include research, books, or orientation allowances (scheme-dependent)
Visa/residence support
Some schemes provide limited support; verify visa-fee or permit support on official source
Application fee
Fee policy is portal/provider-specific; confirm before submission
Tuition
Tuition support is part of the Romanian government scholarship package.
Stipend
Monthly scholarship support is commonly included for living expenses.
Accommodation
Student dormitory support is typically financed within the allocated subsidy.
Preparatory year
Romanian language preparatory study can be financed where applicable.
Administrative fees
Registration and tuition-related fee exemptions may apply under the official rules.
Travel
Not confirmed as a universal benefit for all recipients; verify the current call.
Health insurance
Not confirmed here as a universal benefit; verify the official scholarship terms.

Application process

  1. Monitor the annual release on the official Romanian scholarship portal and read the current instructions carefully.
  2. Confirm that you are a non-EU applicant and that your intended field is eligible in the active scholarship cycle.
  3. Prepare your passport, academic records, motivation material, translations, and any legalization required by the official system.
  4. Create or access the official application account and upload the complete file before the deadline.
  5. Wait for eligibility screening, document verification, scholarship evaluation, and university placement review.
  6. If selected, follow the official result, visa, and enrollment instructions issued through the Romanian scholarship system.
  7. Selection method: Follow the provider’s official process (merit/test/interview/portfolio, as applicable).

Required documents

  • Passport copy
  • Secondary school transcripts
  • Secondary school completion certificate
  • Motivation letter
  • CV or resume if required
  • Language certificate where required by the chosen programme
  • Certified translations and legalized documents where required
  • Any official forms requested through the Romanian scholarship portal
  • Recommendation letters (if required)
  • Admission letter / proof of enrollment (if required)
  • Portfolio / research proposal (if required)
  • Medical / health certificate (if required)

Selection criteria

  • Nationality rule fit: Non-EU status is a first-level eligibility filter.
  • Academic record: Strong school results improve competitiveness.
  • Document quality: Correct translations, legalization, and clean file preparation matter significantly.
  • Programme fit: Applicants must choose allowed fields and realistic university pathways.

Tips to win

  • Prepare translations and legalization early, because document quality is one of the biggest failure points in this scholarship.
  • Do not assume all programmes are English-medium. Check the real language route before building your application plan.
  • Avoid excluded fields unless the official call clearly allows them in the current cycle.
  • Keep your application file precise and complete; centralized government schemes reward compliance more than improvisation.

Good to know

  • This scholarship is not for EU citizens.
  • Romanian language preparation can extend the total study path if your programme route requires it.
  • Result timing can vary by cycle, so monitor the official portal after submission instead of relying on informal timelines.
  • This is a government scholarship route with document verification and placement steps, not a casual university promotional award.

FAQ

Is the Romanian Government Scholarship fully funded for Bachelor's students?

It is generally treated as a fully funded government route because it commonly includes tuition support, monthly scholarship support, accommodation assistance, and the Romanian preparatory year where applicable. Travel should not be assumed unless the current call confirms it.

Can EU citizens apply?

No. This route is designed for non-EU applicants under the Romanian government scholarship rules.

Is Romanian language mandatory?

Not in every case, but many routes involve Romanian-language study or a preparatory year. English-medium availability depends on the chosen university and programme.

Does the scholarship support Medicine or Pharmacy?

Those fields are commonly excluded in this scholarship system. Always confirm the active call before planning your application around them.

What matters most in selection?

Good academic results, a complete official file, correct translations or legalization where required, and realistic programme choices matter more than vague enthusiasm.

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