The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania is offering the Romania Government Scholarship 2026 for international students from non-EU countries. This fully funded program allows students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees at accredited universities in Romania.

Applications open on 16 February 2026 and close on 31 March 2026 through the official Study in Romania platform.

🔆 Host Country
✅ Romania

🔆 Scholarship Provider
✅ Government of Romania
✅ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania

🔆 Host Universities
✅ Accredited and eligible Romanian universities

🔆 Degree Levels
✅ Bachelor’s Degree
✅ Master’s Degree
✅ PhD Degree

🔆 Duration
✅ Bachelor’s: 3–6 years
✅ Master’s: 1–2 years
✅ PhD: 4 years

⚠️ Fields NOT Eligible:
✅ Medicine
✅ Dental Medicine
✅ Pharmacy

🔆 Benefits

✅ Full tuition fee coverage
✅ Free Romanian language preparatory year (if required)
✅ Monthly stipend (according to Romanian law)
✅ Free accommodation in student dormitories (subject to availability)
✅ No registration or application fees
✅ No fee for Romanian language tests or doctoral admission fees

🔆 Eligibility Criteria

✅ Open to all non-EU citizens
✅ Minimum academic average of 7 (“Good”) or equivalent
✅ Must not hold another Romanian state scholarship for the same study cycle
✅ Bachelor’s & Master’s studies are taught in Romanian
✅ Free preparatory year provided if Romanian language is not known
✅ PhD candidates may study in Romanian or another approved language
✅ PhD applicants must obtain written agreement from a doctoral tutor and pass an interview
✅ Applicants who requested or obtained protection in Romania are not eligible
✅ Diplomatic/consular staff and family members in Romania are not eligible
✅ Staff of international organizations in Romania and their families are not eligible
✅ Stateless persons officially residing in Romania are not eligible

🔆 How to apply

✅ Visit the official portal: https://scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro
✅ Click on “Apply for MFA Scholarships”
✅ Create an account using your email
✅ Complete the online application form
✅ Upload all required documents separately in PDF format
✅ Ensure documents are clear and officially translated if required
✅ Review the application carefully
✅ Submit before 31 March 2026
✅ Receive confirmation via email after submission

⚠️ Important Notes:
✅ Only one application is allowed
✅ Applications cannot be edited after submission
✅ Email or postal applications are not accepted

🔆 Require documents

✅ Baccalaureate diploma (with authorized translation if required)
✅ Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degrees (if applicable)
✅ Academic transcripts
✅ Birth certificate (translated if required)
✅ First three pages of valid passport
✅ CV (in English, French, or Romanian)
✅ PhD applicants: Letter of intent + research proposal + list of scientific works
✅ Written agreement from doctoral tutor (PhD only)
✅ Name change proof (if applicable)
✅ Certificate of final exam (if diploma not issued yet)
✅ Romanian language certificate (if applicable)
✅ Notarized parental consent (for applicants under 18)

🔆 Deadline

✅ Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
✅ Results Expected: Around 15 July 2026
✅ Selected students must apply for a long-stay study visa