University of Bucharest
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Bucharest, Romania's largest and one of its oldest universities, hosts international students funded by the Romanian Government scholarships for non-EU students, and also offers university scholarships and exchange programs. Government scholarships typically include a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. Details are on the university's international scholarships page.
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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ICUB Fellowship for Young Researchers at the University of Bucharest: 3–12 Month Postdoctoral Stays with a Monthly Stipend
PostdocPartially FundedAll fieldsRolling admissions (open all year)
Life and living
Bucharest · Romania
Life and living
Bucharest · Romania
Living in Bucharest
Romania’s capital and largest city, known for grand buildings and large parks, home to the University of Bucharest.
Transport for students
Students get 50% off tram, bus and trolleybus passes in Bucharest-Ilfov through the YouthTB app, checked against the national student register.
Top landmarks
Palace of the Parliament
Old Town (Lipscani)
Herăstrău Park
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Bucharest – 2021 census (Wikipedia)Edupedu – STB student passes in Bucharest
Studying and living in Romania
Costs and living
Tuition: students from non-EU countries pay fees in euros, and Government Ordinance 22/2009 sets the minimum per month for the whole academic year: EUR 220 for social sciences, humanities and economics, EUR 270 for engineering, sciences, agronomy and sport, EUR 320 for medicine, EUR 350 for architecture, EUR 420 for music and arts, EUR 750 for music performance and theatre and EUR 950 for film, plus EUR 20 a month for doctoral studies. Each university sets its actual fees above this floor, for example: • POLITEHNICA Bucharest: EUR 2,200–2,600 per 9-month academic year for bachelor’s and master’s, EUR 3,200–3,800 for 12 months of PhD, and EUR 1,980–3,150 for the preparatory year. • Technical University of Cluj-Napoca: EUR 2,700 for engineering and EUR 3,300 for architecture. • English-taught medicine at “Iuliu Hațieganu” UMF Cluj (2026–27): EUR 10,000 in years 1–2, falling to EUR 7,500 in the final two years. Living costs are among the lowest in the EU: a bed in a shared dormitory room costs about 735 lei a month (about EUR 145) for fee-paying students in Brașov, and students typically need EUR 400–700 a month overall depending on the city, with Bucharest and Cluj the most expensive. The minimum wage is 4,325 lei gross a month since 1 July 2026.
Working while studying
Holders of a residence permit for studies may work without a work authorisation (aviz de angajare), but only on an individual part-time employment contract of at most 6 hours a day. The minimum wage is 4,325 lei gross a month (about 25.95 lei an hour) since 1 July 2026; jobs are easier to find in Bucharest and Cluj and in IT and multilingual customer-service companies, and speaking Romanian helps a lot. After graduation: your study residence right can be extended by up to 6 months to finalise your academic paperwork and authenticate your diplomas, or by 9 months to look for a job, complete hiring formalities or start a business, on proof that you have completed your studies. Once you find a job, you switch to a work residence permit or, for highly qualified jobs, an EU Blue Card.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in RomaniaFaculties and programmes
19 faculties · 55 programmes
Faculties and programmes
19 faculties · 55 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Business and Administration
BachelorMasterENEnglishRORomanian- Business Management
- Economics
- Marketing
Faculty of Biology
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Medical Laboratory Sciences· Master
Faculty of Chemistry
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Chemistry
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
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Faculty of Philosophy
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Philosophy
Faculty of Physics
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Astronomy· Master
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master
- Physics
Faculty of Geography
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Environmental Science· Bachelor, Master
- Geography
- Hospitality Management· Master
Faculty of Geology and Geophysics
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Geology
Faculty of History
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Archaeology· Master
- History
- International Relations· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Journalism and Communication Studies
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Digital Media· Master
- Journalism
- Public Relations
Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRORomanian- Languages and Literature
- Translation· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Letters
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Anthropology· Bachelor, Master
- Languages and Literature
- Public Relations· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRORomanian- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Master
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor
- Mathematics· Bachelor:RO· Master, PhD:ROEN
- Software Engineering· Master
- Statistics· Master
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor, Master
- Educational Psychology· Master
- Human Resource Management· Master
- Psychology
- Special Education· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Sociology and Social Work
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Anthropology· Master
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor, Master
- Public Health· Bachelor
- Social Work
- Sociology
Faculty of Political Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRORomanian- International Relations· Bachelor, Master
- Political Science
Faculty of Orthodox Theology "Justinian the Patriarch"
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Theology & Religious Studies
Faculty of Baptist Theology
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Theology & Religious Studies
Faculty of Roman-Catholic Theology
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Theology & Religious Studies
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Romanian Government Scholarships for Non-EU Students 2027–2028
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: 4,000 lei a month, Travel and conference support.
Rolling admissions (open all year). Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: ICUB application form, CV and list of publications (in English), PhD certificate and up to 3 writing samples, Research project (max. 5 pages) and names of 3 referees.
Apply directly on the official website: https://unibuc.ro. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank761–770
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