I. Studies on the candidate’s own expenses

The fees and payment condition of studies on the candidate’s own expenses are stipulated by Government Decree no. 13/1993, approved by Law No 102/1994.

Education fees should be paid 10 months in advance, irrespective of the date when studies begin.

To be able to study in Romania on their own expenses, foreign applicants should send to the Ministry of Education, Research and Innovation (MECI) or to the universities of their choice (state universities or private universities), individual application files with the following documents:

- MECI application form (“for letter of acceptance to study in Romania) duly filled in;

- Study diploma (authorized copy and authorized translation) enabling the applicant to enroll to the respective education form (ie. Diploma giving access to higher education);

- In case of transferring from abroad to continue university in Romania, the applicants requiring the recognition of the studies already done, must present the authorized translation of diploma supplement transcript for the studies performed so far, as well as the curricula for the partial studies.

- Authorized translation of birth certificate;

- Medical certificate confirming that the applicant does not have any transmissible diseases or any illness incompatible with the requested studies.

The Ministry of Education, Research and Innovation sends out individual “letters of acceptance “ to the successful foreign candidates. To get a long-term study visa, these candidates should apply to the Consular section of the Romanian Embassy in the state of origin producing the documents necessary for getting a visa, including this letter of acceptance.

Application files should be submitted until:

- 30 September 2009, for candidates applying for the preparatory year for learning the Romanian language

- 30 August 2009, for candidates applying for undergraduate (licenta), master or doctorate studies