Costs · Romania
What it costs to study and live in Romania
These are the figures our planner uses for Romania. Verified figures were read on the official page on the date shown; estimates are planning assumptions you can replace with your own quotes.
How to read the figures
- Verified
- Read on an official page; the source and the date it was checked are shown.
- Estimate
- A planning assumption. Replace it with a quote when you have one.
What to budget for
Tuition depends on the programme, so it is added when you choose one in the planner below.
- Living costs (typical student budget)
- €600 / monthEstimate
- Health insurance
- €200 / yearEstimate
- Long-stay (type D) visa fee
- €120 (one-time)Verified
- Residence permit: consular fee
- €120 (one-time)Verified
- Residence permit card
- 265 RON (one-time)Verified
- Translations, legalisation and application fees
- €400 (one-time)Estimate
- Proof of funds (6 × minimum gross wage)
- 25,950 RON (one-time)Estimate
Rent, food and transport for one student. Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca cost more than smaller cities; choose a city for its own figure.
Required for the visa and the residence permit; the price depends on the insurer.
IGI Romania: long-stay visa for studies (fee €120; IGI opinion in 30 days, +15)checked 5 November 2026
Paid in lei at the equivalent of €120.IGI Romania: residence permit fees (€120 consular fee; 265 RON card)checked 5 November 2026
IGI Romania: residence permit fees (€120 consular fee; 265 RON card)checked 5 November 2026
Planning figure for sworn translations, legalisation of Iranian documents and university application fees. Ask for quotes; it depends on how many documents you have.
Calculated: IGI asks students to show at least the minimum gross wage for at least 6 months when extending their stay; 6 × 4,325 lei (minimum wage from 1 July 2026). The consulate may ask for proof in another form for the visa itself.IGI Romania: extending temporary stay for studies (minimum gross wage for at least 6 months)checked 5 November 2026
How long each step usually takes
The planner uses the longer end of each range when it dates your plan.
- Translate and legalise documents
- 3 to 8 weeksEstimate
- University application and admission letter
- 4 to 10 weeksEstimate
- Prepare proof of funds
- 1 to 2 weeksEstimate
- Visa appointment
- 2 to 8 weeksEstimate
- Visa decision
- 4 to 7 weeksEstimate
- Travel and arrival
- 1 to 2 weeksEstimate
- Registration and residence permit
- 1 to 8 weeksEstimate
Planning estimate; individual cases vary.
Applicants from outside the EU also need a letter of acceptance from the Romanian Ministry of Education.
Planning estimate; individual cases vary.
Planning estimate; individual cases vary.
IGI gives its opinion within 30 days (extendable by 15) before the consulate issues the visa.IGI Romania: long-stay visa for studies (fee €120; IGI opinion in 30 days, +15)checked 5 November 2026
Planning estimate; individual cases vary.
The visa is valid for 90 days; apply for the residence permit at least 30 days before it expires, so within about 60 days of arrival.IGI Romania: long-stay visa for studies (fee €120; IGI opinion in 30 days, +15)checked 5 November 2026
Plan your own budget for Romania
Choose a programme and a city, set your arrival month and adjust any figure.
Your assumptions
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Programme
- Aerospace Engineering at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Applied Sciences at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Automatic Control and Computer Science Engineering at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Biomedical Engineering in Grigore T. Popa UniversityGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Iași · €2,500 / year
- Biotechnical Systems Engineering at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Chemistry and Materials Science at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Dental Hygiene at Victor Babes UniversityVictor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Timișoara · €4,000 / year
- Dental Medicine at Apollonia University of IașiApollonia University of Iași · Iași · €8,000 / year
- Dental Medicine at Carol Davila UniversityCarol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Bucharest · €10,000 / year
- Dental Medicine at Dunărea de Jos University of GalațiDunarea de Jos University of Galati · Galați · €7,000 / year
- Dental Medicine at Iuliu Hatieganu UniversityIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Cluj-Napoca · €10,000 / year
- Dental Medicine at Ovidius University of ConstanțaOvidius University of Constanta · Constanța · €8,000 / year
- Dental Medicine at The University of OradeaUniversity of Oradea · Oradea · €8,100 / year
- Dental Medicine at Titu Maiorescu UniversityTitu Maiorescu University · Bucharest · €16,500 / year
- Dental Medicine at UMFST G.E. PaladeGeorge Emil Palade University · Târgu Mureș · €10,000 / year
- Dental Medicine at University of Medicine and Pharmacy of CraiovaUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova · Craiova · €6,500 / year
- Dental Medicine at UVVGVasile Goldiș Western University of Arad · Arad · €7,000 / year
- Dental Medicine at Victor Babes UniversityVictor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Timișoara · €9,000 / year
- Dental Technique at Victor Babes UniversityVictor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Timișoara · €4,000 / year
- Dentistry at Grigore T. Popa UniversityGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Iași · €9,000 / year
- Electrical Engineering at Politehnica University of bucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Engineering in foreign Languages at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Entrepreneurship, Engineering and Business Management at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Industrial Engineering and Robotics at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Material Science and Engineering at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Medical Engineering at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Medicine at Carol Davila UniversityCarol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Bucharest · €10,000 / year
- Medicine at Dunărea de Jos University of GalațiDunarea de Jos University of Galati · Galați · €7,000 / year
- Medicine at Grigore T. Popa UniversityGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Iași · €9,000 / year
- Medicine at Iuliu Hațieganu UniversityIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Cluj-Napoca · €10,000 / year
- Medicine at Lucian Blaga University of SibiuLucian Blaga University of Sibiu · Sibiu · €6,000 / year
- Medicine at Ovidius University of ConstanțaOvidius University of Constanta · Constanța · €8,000 / year
- Medicine at the University of OradeaUniversity of Oradea · Oradea · €8,100 / year
- Medicine at Titu Maiorescu UniversityTitu Maiorescu University · Bucharest · €16,500 / year
- Medicine at Transilvania University of BrașovTransilvania University of Brasov · Brașov · €5,500 / year
- Medicine at UMFST G.E. PaladeGeorge Emil Palade University · Târgu Mureș · €10,000 / year
- Medicine at University of Medicine and Pharmacy of CraiovaUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova · Craiova · €8,500 / year
- Medicine at Vasile Goldiș Western University of AradVasile Goldiș Western University of Arad · Arad · €11,000 / year
- Medicine at Victor Babes UniversityVictor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Timișoara · €9,000 / year
- Nursing at Carol Davila UniversityCarol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Bucharest · €1,600 / year
- Nursing at Danubius UniversityDanubius International University · Galați · €736 / year
- Nursing at Iuliu Hatieganu UniversityIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Cluj-Napoca · €10,000 / year
- Nursing at Ștefan cel Mare University of SuceavaȘtefan cel Mare University · Suceava · €3,200 / year
- Nursing at the University of PetroșaniUniversity of Petroșani · Petroșani · €688 / year
- Nursing at the University of PiteștiUniversity of Pitești · Pitești · €1,000 / year
- Nursing at the University of Târgu JiuConstantin Brâncuși University of Târgu Jiu · Târgu Jiu · €2,880 / year
- Pharmacy at Carol Davila UniversityCarol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Bucharest · €8,500 / year
- Pharmacy at Dunărea de Jos University of GalațiDunarea de Jos University of Galati · Galați · €7,000 / year
- Pharmacy at Iuliu Hațieganu UniversityIuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Cluj-Napoca · €10,000 / year
- Pharmacy at UMF CraiovaUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova · Craiova · €6,500 / year
- Pharmacy at UMFST G.E. PaladeGeorge Emil Palade University · Târgu Mureș · €1,544 / year
- Pharmacy at UVVGVasile Goldiș Western University of Arad · Arad · €5,000 / year
- Pharmacy at Victor Babes UniversityVictor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Timișoara · €8,000 / year
- Pharmacy in Grigore T. Popa UniversityGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Iași · €8,000 / year
- Physiotherapy at Grigore T. Popa UniversityGrigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Iași · €3,500 / year
- Power Engineering at Politehnica University of BucharestPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · Tuition not published
- Preparatory year at Aurel Vlaicu University of AradAurel Vlaicu University of Arad · Arad · €2,200 / year
- Preparatory year at Babeș-Bolyai UniversityBabes Bolyai University · Cluj-Napoca · €3,015 / year
- Preparatory year at Dimitrie Cantemir Christian UniversityDimitrie Cantemir Christian University · Bucharest · €2,500 / year
- Preparatory Year at Dunărea de Jos University of GalațiDunarea de Jos University of Galati · Galați · €1,980 / year
- Preparatory year at Petru Maior UniversityPetru Maior University · Târgu Mureș · €2,200 / year
- Preparatory year at Technical University of Cluj-NapocaTechnical University of Cluj-Napoca · Cluj-Napoca · €2,430 / year
- Preparatory Year at the Lucian Blaga University of SibiuLucian Blaga University of Sibiu · Sibiu · €2,400 / year
- Preparatory year at the Spiru Haret UniversitySpiru Haret University · Bucharest · €4,050 / year
- Preparatory Year at the University of CraiovaUniversity of Craiova · Craiova · €2,500 / year
- Preparatory year at the University of OradeaUniversity of Oradea · Oradea · €2,700 / year
- Preparatory year at the University of PiteștiUniversity of Pitești · Pitești · €1,980 / year
- Preparatory year at Transilvania University of BrașovTransilvania University of Brasov · Brașov · €3,000 / year
- Preparatory year at UAB1 Decembrie 1918 University of Alba Iulia · Alba Iulia · €2,500 / year
- Preparatory Year at UBcVasile Alecsandri University of Bacău · Bacău · €2,500 / year
- Preparatory year at UPBPolitehnica University of Bucharest · Bucharest · €1,980 / year
- Preparatory year at USVȘtefan cel Mare University · Suceava · €2,200 / year
- Preparatory year at UTCBTechnical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest · Bucharest · €2,700 / year
- Preparatory Year at West University of TimișoaraWest University of Timișoara · Timișoara · €1,980 / year
- Preparatory Year of Romanian Language at ASEBucharest Academy of Economic Studies · Bucharest · €4,500 / year
- Preparatory Year of Romanian Language at RAURomanian-American University · Bucharest · €2,900 / year
- Preparatory Year of Romanian Language at Titu Maiorescu universityTitu Maiorescu University · Bucharest · €5,000 / year
- Preparatory Year of Romanian Language at UAICAlexandru Ioan Cuza University · Iași · €2,400 / year
No programme yet: living costs and fees only · 84 programmes
The national planning figure of €600 / month is used (estimate).
The first year is 12 months. Any whole number from 1 to 120.
The timeline counts back from the first day of this month.
For example costs for family members, a car or trips home. Persian or English digits both work.
Adjust individual figures
Replace any figure with a quote you have, in the currency shown. Your figures are marked as yours.
- EUR per year
Default: Tuition not published
- EUR per month
Default: €600 / month
- EUR per year
Default: €200 / year
- EUR one-time
Default: €120 (one-time)
- EUR one-time
Default: €120 (one-time)
- RON one-time
Default: 265 RON (one-time)
- EUR one-time
Default: €400 (one-time)
- RON one-time
Default: 25,950 RON (one-time)
For example 0.2 means 1 RON = €0.20. Without a rate, RON amounts are totalled separately.
Romania
Your budget
- Romania · 12 months
- Arrival: October 2027
Tuition
Not includedNo programme chosen, so tuition is not included.
Recurring living costs
Subtotal:€7,200
Living costs (typical student budget)
€600 / month
For 12 months: €7,200
EstimateRent, food and transport for one student. Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca cost more than smaller cities; choose a city for its own figure.
Insurance
Subtotal:€200
Health insurance
€200 / year
For 1 year: €200
EstimateRequired for the visa and the residence permit; the price depends on the insurer.
One-time charges
Subtotal:€640 + 265 RON
Long-stay (type D) visa fee
€120 (one-time)
VerifiedIGI Romania: long-stay visa for studies (fee €120; IGI opinion in 30 days, +15)checked 5 November 2026
Residence permit: consular fee
€120 (one-time)
VerifiedPaid in lei at the equivalent of €120.
IGI Romania: residence permit fees (€120 consular fee; 265 RON card)checked 5 November 2026
Residence permit card
265 RON (one-time)
VerifiedIGI Romania: residence permit fees (€120 consular fee; 265 RON card)checked 5 November 2026
Translations, legalisation and application fees
€400 (one-time)
EstimatePlanning figure for sworn translations, legalisation of Iranian documents and university application fees. Ask for quotes; it depends on how many documents you have.
Deposits and proof of funds
Subtotal:25,950 RON
Money you must show or pay in before the visa. It is not an extra cost, so it is not added to the total.
Proof of funds (6 × minimum gross wage)
25,950 RON (one-time)
EstimateCalculated: IGI asks students to show at least the minimum gross wage for at least 6 months when extending their stay; 6 × 4,325 lei (minimum wage from 1 July 2026). The consulate may ask for proof in another form for the visa itself.
IGI Romania: extending temporary stay for studies (minimum gross wage for at least 6 months)checked 5 November 2026
From today to arrival
Timeline
Planned back from your arrival with cautious lead times. Only a deadline published by the university counts as a confirmed date.
Today8 November 2026
29 January 2027 – 26 March 2027
Translate and legalise documents
EstimatePlanning estimate; individual cases vary.
26 March 2027 – 4 June 2027
University application and admission letter
EstimateAfter: Translate and legalise documents
Applicants from outside the EU also need a letter of acceptance from the Romanian Ministry of Education.
21 May 2027 – 4 June 2027
Prepare proof of funds
EstimatePlanning estimate; individual cases vary.
4 June 2027 – 30 July 2027
Visa appointment
EstimateAfter: University application and admission letter, Prepare proof of funds
Planning estimate; individual cases vary.
30 July 2027 – 17 September 2027
Visa decision
EstimateAfter: Visa appointment
IGI gives its opinion within 30 days (extendable by 15) before the consulate issues the visa.
IGI Romania: long-stay visa for studies (fee €120; IGI opinion in 30 days, +15)checked 5 November 2026
17 September 2027 – 1 October 2027
Travel and arrival
EstimateAfter: Visa decision
Planning estimate; individual cases vary.
Arrival1 October 2027
1 October 2027 – 26 November 2027
Registration and residence permit
EstimateAfter: Travel and arrival
The visa is valid for 90 days; apply for the residence permit at least 30 days before it expires, so within about 60 days of arrival.
IGI Romania: long-stay visa for studies (fee €120; IGI opinion in 30 days, +15)checked 5 November 2026
Unknown or not included
- No programme chosen, so tuition is not included.
- No city chosen; the national planning figure for living costs is used.
- No RON→EUR rate given, so RON and EUR amounts are totalled separately.
What this plan assumes
- Costs cover the first 12 months.
- Yearly items (tuition, annual fees) count once for every started year.
- Proof of funds is money you must show, not an extra cost, so it is listed separately from the total.
- 4 of 7 figures are planning estimates; the rest were checked on official pages.
- The timeline counts back from your start date using the longer end of each typical range.
- Arrival is preset to October 2027, the usual autumn start; change it to your own intake.
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Next steps
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Estimates are planning assumptions, not quotes. Fees and thresholds change: confirm them with the official source or a Stinwo advisor before you pay or apply.
Your next step
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Bring the planner’s figures to a consultation about Romania: we go through the costs and dates that apply to your case.