Romania

Are you planning to study in Romania from Bangladesh? Romania is an increasingly attractive European study destination offering internationally recognized qualifications, English-, French-, German-, and Romanian-taught programmes, comparatively affordable tuition fees, and access to a diverse European academic environment.

Bangladeshi students can explore study opportunities in student-friendly cities such as Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași, Brașov, Constanța, and Sibiu. Romanian universities offer programmes in engineering, medicine, business, computer science, agriculture, social sciences, arts, humanities, and many other academic fields.

With more than two decades of experience in international education consultancy, Exotic International supports Bangladeshi students throughout their study abroad journey. Our experienced team provides personalized assistance with university selection, admission applications, documentation, scholarships, and the Romania student visa and residence permit process from Bangladesh.

Why Study in Romania?

Romania is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area and has a well-established higher education system. Romanian institutions offer Bachelor’s, Master’s, doctoral, medical, vocational, and Romanian-language preparatory programmes.

• Internationally recognized European qualifications
• A selection of English-, French-, German-, and Romanian-taught programmes
• Comparatively affordable tuition fees and living expenses
• Public and accredited private university options
• Established programmes in engineering, medicine, technology, business, and sciences
• Romanian-language preparatory-year opportunities
• Government and university-specific scholarship opportunities
• Opportunities for eligible students to work during their studies
• Valuable European academic, cultural, and professional exposure

Students can search for institutions and programmes through the official Study in Romania programme directory.

Requirements to Study in Romania from Bangladesh

Admission and immigration requirements vary depending on the university, programme, degree level, language of instruction, and applicant’s academic background. Non-EU applicants, including Bangladeshi students, generally need to complete the following requirements:

1. University Admission and Ministry Letter of Acceptance

Applicants must first apply to an accredited or provisionally authorized Romanian higher education institution. The university evaluates the application and, where applicable, forwards the applicant’s file to the Romanian Ministry of Education.

The Ministry of Education issues the official Letter of Acceptance for Studies. This document is required for enrolment and the Romanian long-stay visa for studies.

A preliminary university admission decision should not automatically be treated as the final Ministry Letter of Acceptance.

2. Bachelor’s Admission Requirements

Applicants for Bachelor’s programmes generally need a completed secondary education qualification that gives access to higher education in the country where it was issued.

Bangladeshi applicants may need:

• Secondary School Certificate and mark sheet
• Higher Secondary Certificate and mark sheet
• Completed secondary education giving access to university studies
• Proof of English, Romanian, French, or German proficiency
• Passport identification page
• Birth certificate where requested
• Medical certificate confirming fitness for studies
• Programme-specific academic documents
• Entrance examination, interview, or portfolio where required

Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, architecture, arts, engineering, and other competitive programmes may have additional academic requirements or entrance examinations.

3. Master’s Admission Requirements

Admission to a Romanian Master’s programme generally requires a recognized Bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic field.

• Completed Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Official Bachelor’s academic transcript
• A degree relevant to the selected Master’s programme
• Proof of programme-language proficiency
• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter where required
• Course descriptions or syllabus where requested
• Recommendation letters where applicable
• Entrance examination or interview where required

Having a Bachelor’s degree does not guarantee admission to every Master’s programme. The university may evaluate the field, duration, credits, grades, and content of the applicant’s previous studies.

4. Doctoral Admission Requirements

Doctoral applicants generally need a completed Master’s degree or equivalent qualification and must meet the relevant doctoral school’s admission requirements.

• Master’s degree certificate and transcript
• Academic CV
• Research proposal
• Motivation letter
• Evidence of research or publications where applicable
• Recommendation letters
• Proof of language proficiency
• Potential supervisor’s agreement where required
• Doctoral entrance examination or interview

5. Proof of Language Proficiency

Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the language in which the selected programme will be taught. The accepted test and minimum score are determined by the university and programme.

For English-taught programmes, institutions may accept:

• IELTS Academic
• TOEFL iBT
• PTE Academic where accepted
• Cambridge English qualifications
• Medium of Instruction certificate where accepted
• A university-administered English examination or interview

There is no single IELTS score that applies to all Romanian universities. Acceptance of a Medium of Instruction certificate is also not guaranteed.

For Romanian-taught programmes, applicants normally need an accepted Romanian-language certificate or must complete a Romanian-language preparatory year.

Proof of language proficiency is also part of the D/SD study visa requirements, except when the applicant is accepted for a Romanian-language preparatory year.

6. Academic and Supporting Documents

Depending on the university and programme, applicants may need:

• Completed university application form
• Ministry Letter of Acceptance application form
• SSC certificate and mark sheet
• HSC certificate and mark sheet
• Bachelor’s or Master’s documents where applicable
• Official academic transcripts
• Passport copy
• Birth certificate
• Proof of language proficiency
• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter or Statement of Purpose
• Medical certificate
• Passport-size photographs
• Recommendation letters
• Portfolio or research proposal where required
• Application-fee payment confirmation

Academic and civil documents may need certified copies, authorized translations, legalization, apostille, or authentication according to the requirements applicable to the issuing country and receiving institution.

7. Recognition and Authentication of Qualifications

Foreign qualifications must be accepted as appropriate for the selected level of study. The university and Romanian Ministry of Education assess the applicant’s previous education during the admission and Letter of Acceptance process.

Applicants may need to provide:

• Original or certified academic documents
• Complete academic transcripts
• Evidence of the grading system
• Evidence that the qualification gives access to higher education
• Authorized Romanian, English, or French translations
• Apostille or consular authentication where applicable

Applicants should follow the exact authentication instructions issued by the university and Romanian authorities before preparing documents.

8. Proof of Tuition-Fee Payment

For a Romanian long-stay study visa, applicants generally need to provide proof that the tuition fee has been paid for at least one academic year.

Applicants must check the university’s:

• Annual tuition fee
• Payment deadline
• Bank-account information
• Currency and transfer instructions
• Refund and withdrawal policy
• Conditions for issuing payment confirmation

Applicants should transfer fees only to the official bank account confirmed by the university.

9. Proof of Financial Capacity

Student visa applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources for their stay in Romania.

The official D/SD visa requirement is proof of means of support at the level of at least the Romanian minimum guaranteed gross national salary per month for the entire period stated in the visa.

Financial evidence may include:

• Personal bank statements
• Bank balance or solvency confirmation
• Sponsor’s financial documents
• Evidence of the relationship with the sponsor
• Scholarship confirmation
• Evidence of regular and lawful income
• Other documents accepted by the relevant Romanian authority

The Romanian minimum salary can change. Applicants should calculate the required amount using the rule and financial threshold valid on the application date.

10. Valid Passport

The applicant must have a passport accepted by Romania. Under the general eVisa requirements, the passport must:

• Remain valid for at least three months beyond the validity of the requested visa
• Have been issued within the previous 10 years
• Contain sufficient blank pages
• Be in good condition

11. Proof of Accommodation

Applicants must provide acceptable evidence of accommodation in Romania.

• University dormitory confirmation
• Rental or lease agreement
• Accommodation contract
• Confirmed reservation
• Another document accepted by the relevant Romanian authority

12. Travel Medical Insurance

Applicants must provide travel medical insurance valid for the entire visa period and throughout the required territory.

The current D/SD visa requirement includes:

• Minimum medical-insurance coverage of EUR 30,000
• Coverage for emergency medical treatment
• Coverage for emergency hospitalization
• Coverage for medical repatriation
• Coverage for the entire intended visa period

13. Police Clearance Certificate

Applicants must provide a police clearance or criminal-record certificate, or another document with equivalent legal value.

The document may need translation and legalization in accordance with Romanian requirements.

14. Additional Supporting Documents

Depending on the applicant’s circumstances, additional documents may include:

• Ministry Letter of Acceptance
• University admission or enrolment confirmation
• Tuition-fee payment receipt
• Visa-fee payment confirmation
• Proof of accommodation
• Financial sponsorship declaration
• Proof of language proficiency
• Medical certificate
• Police clearance certificate
• Parental or legal guardian consent for a minor
• Evidence explaining academic or employment gaps

How to Apply to a Romanian University

Non-EU students generally apply directly to their selected Romanian university. The institution evaluates the file and submits eligible applications to the Ministry of Education for the Letter of Acceptance.

• Select an accredited Romanian university and programme.
• Check the programme language, tuition fee, and admission deadline.
• Prepare certified, translated, and authenticated documents where required.
• Submit the application directly to the university.
• Pay the university application fee.
• Complete an admission test, interview, or portfolio assessment where required.
• Receive the university’s preliminary admission decision.
• Wait for the Ministry of Education Letter of Acceptance.
• Pay at least one academic year of tuition fees.
• Receive the official tuition-payment confirmation.
• Prepare and submit the D/SD long-stay visa application.

According to the official Study in Romania guidance, Ministry processing for the Letter of Acceptance may generally require approximately 30 to 60 days after the complete file is submitted by the university. This is an indicative period and does not guarantee a specific decision date.

Students should review the official Study in Romania admission procedure.

Popular Universities in Romania for International Students

Romania has many public and accredited private universities. Popular institutions include:

• University of Bucharest
• Babeș-Bolyai University
• National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest
• Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași
• West University of Timișoara
• Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
• Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași
• University of Craiova
• Transilvania University of Brașov
• Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

The most suitable institution depends on the applicant’s academic qualifications, preferred programme, language proficiency, tuition budget, admission requirements, and career plans.

Students can explore official institutional information through the Study in Romania university directory.

Popular Study Programmes in Romania

• Computer Science and Information Technology
• Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
• Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
• Business Administration and Management
• Economics, Finance, and Accounting
• Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy
• Public Health and Health Sciences
• Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
• Architecture and Urban Planning
• International Relations and European Studies
• Social Sciences and Humanities
• Arts, Design, and Communication

Tuition Fees and Living Costs in Romania

Tuition fees vary according to the institution, programme, degree level, language, and student category.

The official Study in Romania portal indicates that tuition fees may range from approximately EUR 400 to almost EUR 9,000 per year. Medicine and certain specialized programmes may be among the more expensive options.

Students should also budget for:

• University application fees
• Document translation and authentication
• Tuition fees
• Visa and residence-permit fees
• Medical insurance
• Accommodation and utilities
• Food and personal expenses
• Local transportation
• Books and study materials
• Travel expenses

The actual tuition fee must be verified through the selected programme’s official university page or the Study in Romania cost guide.

Scholarships in Romania for Bangladeshi Students

Eligible Bangladeshi and other non-EU students may explore Romanian Government, university, Erasmus+, and research scholarship opportunities.

Romanian Government MFA Scholarship

The Romanian Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offers an annual scholarship programme for eligible citizens of non-EU countries. Bangladeshi citizens may apply if they meet the published eligibility requirements.

Under the 2026–2027 call:

• Applicants needed academic results equivalent to at least 7 under the Romanian grading system or a “Good” result.
• Scholarships were available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral studies.
• Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy were excluded.
• Bachelor’s and Master’s scholarship programmes were available only in Romanian.
• A Romanian-language preparatory year was provided for eligible students who did not speak Romanian.
• Doctoral applicants could select a foreign-language programme where offered by the doctoral school.
• The application was completed exclusively online.
• The deadline for the 2026–2027 call was 31 March 2026.

Scholarship benefits may include:

• Tuition-fee financing
• Financing of the Romanian-language preparatory year
• A monthly scholarship
• Accommodation support within the available dormitory subsidy and available places

The scholarship does not necessarily cover all personal expenses or international transportation. Applicants should check the next annual call through the official Romanian Government scholarship portal.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

• University-specific academic scholarships
• Merit-based scholarships
• Erasmus+ mobility opportunities
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programmes
• Research and doctoral funding
• Scholarships established through bilateral agreements

Romania Student Visa Process from Bangladesh

Bangladeshi students normally need a Romanian long-stay visa for studies, marked D/SD, before travelling to Romania for a full-time degree programme.

The general process includes:

• Receive admission from an accredited Romanian university.
• Receive the Ministry of Education Letter of Acceptance.
• Pay the tuition fee for at least one academic year.
• Prepare financial, accommodation, insurance, and police-clearance documents.
• Create an individual application through the Romanian eVisa portal.
• Select the competent Romanian diplomatic mission or consular office.
• Upload clear copies of the required supporting documents.
• Wait for online file validation and appointment instructions.
• Attend the competent Romanian diplomatic mission in person when required.
• Present original documents and copies.
• Provide biometric information and attend an interview where required.
• Pay the applicable long-stay visa fee.
• Submit additional documents if requested.
• Wait for the official visa decision.

Romania has an Honorary Consulate in Dhaka. However, applicants should not assume that an honorary consulate can process or issue a long-stay student visa. The competent visa-processing mission must be confirmed through the Romanian eVisa portal and current consular instructions.

The Embassy of Romania in New Delhi is generally accredited for Bangladesh, but applicants must verify the current submission location and appointment requirements before making travel arrangements.

From 27 April 2026, the official published processing fee for a Romanian long-stay visa is EUR 300. Visa fees may change, and additional service or document-related costs may apply.

Applicants should consult the official Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs eVisa portal before applying.

Common D/SD Student Visa Documents

• Completed eVisa application
• Valid passport
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Ministry Letter of Acceptance for Studies
• University admission documents
• Proof of payment of at least one academic year of tuition fees
• Proof of sufficient financial means
• Proof of accommodation
• Travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
• Police clearance or criminal-record certificate
• Proof of programme-language proficiency
• Academic certificates and transcripts
• Certified translations and authentication where required
• Parental or guardian consent for a minor applicant
• Visa-fee payment confirmation

Residence Permit After Arriving in Romania

After entering Romania with the D/SD visa and completing university enrolment, the student must apply to the territorial office of the General Inspectorate for Immigration—IGI for a temporary residence permit for studies.

Common residence-permit documents may include:

• Residence-permit application
• Passport and study visa
• Ministry Letter of Acceptance
• University enrolment certificate
• Proof of tuition-fee payment
• Proof of financial means
• Proof of legal accommodation
• Proof of health insurance
• Medical certificate
• Required photographs and fee receipts

Students should submit residence-permit renewal applications at least 30 days before their existing residence authorization expires.

Current requirements are available through the official General Inspectorate for Immigration study guidance.

Working While Studying in Romania

A non-EU student holding a valid temporary residence right for studies may work in Romania without a separate employment permit under a part-time individual employment contract for a maximum of six hours per day.

• The student must hold a valid right of residence for studies.
• The employment must be based on a legal part-time employment contract.
• Working time must not exceed six hours per day under the current student exemption.
• The student must continue meeting university and residence requirements.
• Study must remain the principal purpose of residence.

Employment rules may change, so students should confirm their eligibility with IGI and the employer before starting work.

Opportunities After Graduation

Under current Romanian immigration rules, the temporary right of residence for studies may be extended for up to nine months after graduation for:

• Searching for employment
• Completing employment formalities
• Completing business-opening formalities

Applicants must provide evidence that they completed their studies and meet the applicable immigration requirements. This extension does not automatically guarantee employment or long-term residence.

How Exotic International Can Help You

Applying to study in Romania involves several important academic, financial, Ministry, and immigration-related steps. Exotic International provides personalized support to make your Romania university admission and student visa process clearer and more organized.

• Student Profile Assessment: Evaluation of academic qualifications, language proficiency, budget, and study goals.
• University and Programme Selection: Assistance with identifying suitable Romanian institutions and programmes.
• Admission Application Support: Guidance with applications and supporting documents.
• Documentation Assistance: Support with organizing academic, financial, and visa documents.
• Letter of Acceptance Guidance: Assistance with understanding the Ministry Letter of Acceptance process.
• Scholarship Guidance: Information about Romanian Government and university scholarships.
• Student Visa Assistance: Step-by-step guidance for preparing a D/SD study visa application.
• Interview Preparation: Support for university or visa-related interviews where required.
• Pre-departure Assistance: Practical guidance before travelling to Romania.

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Start Your Romania Study Journey Today

Your journey to study in Romania from Bangladesh begins with selecting the right programme and preparing a complete application. Contact Exotic International for personalized counselling and professional assistance with university admission, documentation, scholarships, the Ministry Letter of Acceptance, and the Romania student visa process.

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Disclaimer: Admission requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, document authentication, Ministry processing, visa fees, financial requirements, work rights, and Romanian immigration policies may change. Final admission, scholarship, visa, and residence decisions are made by the respective university and relevant Romanian authorities. Applicants should verify all requirements through official sources before applying.