Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)
الوكالة الجامعية للفرنكوفونية (AUF)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The Agence universitaire de la Francophonie is an international network of more than 1,000 French-speaking universities and research institutions, with a regional office for Central and Eastern Europe in Bucharest. On behalf of the Romanian Government it runs the "Eugen Ionescu" doctoral and postdoctoral research scholarships at Romanian universities.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Available programmes
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Eugen Ionescu Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Scholarships 2026–2027: 3-Month Research Stays in Romania for Francophone Researchers
PhD, PostdocPartially FundedAll fieldsNext cycle not announced yet
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 RomaniaFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Monthly allowance from the Romanian state, 3-month research stay.
Eligible levels: PhD, Postdoctoral.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Applicant information form (AUF template), Research project (AUF template), Agreement attestations from the home institution and the Romanian host university, Online application on the AUF platform, all documents in French.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.auf.org. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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