Study in Romania.
The essentials, in one place.
Use this snapshot to decide whether Romania fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.
| Tuition | Varies by university (400 - ~9,000 EUR / year) |
|---|---|
| Financial evidence | Not fixed on official pages |
| Language requirements | Only if your programme asks |
| Visa route | Letter of Acceptance, then D visa |
From shortlist to application.
For self-funded admission, follow the university’s process for the Ministry of Education acceptance letter. Government awards use the official Study in Romania scholarship portal.
Many government-funded undergraduate and master’s options require Romanian-language preparation. For regulated professions, establish recognition in Pakistan before committing to a course.
- Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
- Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
- Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
- Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
- After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
Explore support for your studies.
Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.
See funding records for Romania ↗Work while you study.
| Bachelor's | Permitted Part-time work allowed on a part-time contract, no longer than 4 hours per day |
|---|---|
| Master's | Permitted Part-time work allowed on a part-time contract, no longer than 4 hours per day |
| PhD | Permitted Part-time work allowed on a part-time contract, no longer than 4 hours per day |
Part-time contract, max 4 hours per day, no work permit stated
After your qualification
IGI page: residence can be extended 9 months after graduation (another line says 6); confirm with IGI
Explore family and post-study pathways ↗Your preparation checklist.
Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.
Go directly to the source.
These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.
- MAE, visa fees ↗https://www.mae.ro/en/node/2061
- Embassy of Romania in Islamabad, visas ↗https://islamabad.mae.ro/en/node/1153
- Embassy of Romania in Islamabad, study and tuition ↗https://islamabad.mae.ro/en/romania/300
- Embassy of Romania in Islamabad, warning ↗https://islamabad.mae.ro/en/local-news/1188
- IGI, long-stay visa for studies ↗https://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/how-can-i-obtain-a-long-stay-visa-for-studies/
- IGI, study residence permit ↗https://igi.mai.gov.ro/obtinerea-permisului-de-sedere-in-scop-de-studii-pentru-cetatenii-din-afara-uniunii-europene-sau-a-spatiului-economic-european/
- HG 146/2026, minimum gross salary ↗https://static.anaf.ro/static/10/Anaf/legislatie/HG_146_2026.pdf
- Order 5655/2024, admission of foreign citizens ↗https://www.edu.ro/sites/default/files/fisiere%20articole/OM_5655-2024.pdf
- Study in Romania, costs ↗https://studyinromania.gov.ro/faq-costs
- Study in Romania, MFA scholarship 2026–27 ↗https://studyinromania.gov.ro/mfa_2026-2027
- MAE, scholarship programme note ↗https://www.mae.ro/sites/default/files/file/anul_2020/pdf_2020/2020.11.13_informatii_despre_programul_de_burse.pdf
- UAIC Iași, non-EU study fees 2026–27 ↗https://www.uaic.ro/en/international/international-students/full-degree-students/registration-for-non-eu-citizens/study-fees-2026-2027/
- PM&DC, foreign graduates and the NRE ↗https://pmdc.pk/Documents/Others/Letter%201220%20Public%20Notice%20regarding%20eligibility%20of%20Pakistani%20nationals%20graduating%20from%20foreign%20Institutes%20for%20NRE.pdf
