An EU Degree in English — Without the Western European Price Tag
Romania is one of Europe's strongest value destinations for international students, and its best-known route is medicine. Universities such as Iuliu Hațieganu in Cluj-Napoca, Carol Davila in Bucharest, George Emil Palade in Târgu Mureș and Ovidius in Constanța run full six-year medical degrees taught entirely in English. As an EU member state, Romanian qualifications are recognised under EU Directive 2005/36/EC — and there is no IMAT to sit.
EU
Member state, ECTS credits
English
Full English-taught degrees
Why Study in Romania?
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English-Taught Medicine
Six-year MD programmes at established public medical universities, alongside dentistry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine.
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EU-Recognised Degrees
Romanian medical qualifications fall under EU Directive 2005/36/EC and are recognised across the EU. UK graduates can pursue GMC registration subject to standard PLAB and language requirements.
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No IMAT Required
Admission is by university entrance exam or file-based assessment rather than the Italian IMAT — a genuine alternative route for strong applicants.
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Low Cost of Living
Among the most affordable EU countries for tuition, rent and daily living, especially outside Bucharest.
How to Study in Romania with LCIS
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Shortlist Universities
We match your grades and subject to the right university and city — Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Târgu Mureș, Constanța, Iași and others.
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Application & Entrance
We prepare your file and, where required, guide you through the university's entrance examination in biology and chemistry.
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Letter of Acceptance
Non-EU applicants need a Letter of Acceptance from the Romanian Ministry of Education. We handle the submission and follow-up.
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Visa & Pre-Departure
Long-stay study visa guidance, residence permit steps after arrival, accommodation and airport pickup.
Key Facts
Language: Full degree programmes are available in English; Romanian-taught routes require a preparatory language year.
Duration: Medicine (6 years), Dentistry (6 years), Pharmacy (5 years), Bachelor's (3–4 years), Master's (1–2 years).
Admission: Entrance examination or file-based assessment, depending on the university and programme.
Letter of Acceptance: Required for non-EU students, issued by the Ministry of Education — apply early, processing takes time.
Intakes: Main intake in October; applications typically run from spring through summer.
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