Hey! If you’ve ever wanted to study in Europe completely free or almost free the Romanian Government Scholarship 2026-2027 is one of those rare opportunities that actually delivers.
It’s run by Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and it invites talented students from non-EU countries to come study bachelor’s, master’s or PhD with tuition, dorm, and monthly pocket money covered.
Romania is affordable, beautiful, safe, and right in the heart of Europe. Perfect place to get a quality degree without going into massive debt.
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Rules)
- You must be from a non-EU / non-EEA country (Pakistan, India, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Brazil, etc.)
- Age limit: under 35 for bachelor & master, under 45 for PhD (at application time)
- Good grades — usually 70%+ or equivalent
- Not already a Romanian citizen or previous scholarship holder in Romania
- No previous expulsion from a Romanian university
What You Actually Get (Benefits)
- Full tuition fee waiver at public universities
- Free accommodation in student dorms
- Monthly stipend: ~65 € (bachelor), ~75 € (master), ~85 € (PhD)
- One-year Romanian language course (if your program is not in English)
- Chance to study in English, French or German in some programs
Note: You pay your own flight tickets + health insurance (very cheap in Romania though).
Subjects You Can Study
Almost everything — except medicine, dentistry and pharmacy at bachelor/master level.
- Engineering (computer, electrical, mechanical, civil…)
- Computer Science & IT
- Business, Economics, Management
- Social Sciences, International Relations
- Agriculture, Environmental Science
- Arts, Music, Design, Architecture
- PhD in almost any field (with supervisor approval)
How Long Are the Programs?
- Bachelor’s: 3 – 6 years (depends on field)
- Master’s: 1.5 – 2 years
- PhD: 3 – 4 years
- +1 year Romanian language prep (if needed)
How to Apply – Step by Step
- Go to scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro
- Create account & fill online form
- Choose study level + up to 3 universities/programs
- Upload all documents
- Submit before deadline
- Wait for results (usually mid-July)
Documents Checklist
- Passport copy (valid 6+ months after arrival)
- Birth certificate
- Diplomas + transcripts (translated & legalized)
- Medical certificate
- CV (Europass format recommended)
- Motivation letter (very important!)
- PhD research proposal + acceptance letter from supervisor
Important Dates for 2026-2027
Application opens: 16 February 2026
Application closes: 31 March 2026
Results announced: around 15 July 2026
Studies start: October 2026
Pro Tips to Get Selected
- Write a personal motivation letter — explain why Romania & why this field
- Choose universities wisely (check rankings & programs first)
- Apply early — avoid last-minute website crashes
- Get recommendation letters (even if not mandatory)
- Talk to previous scholars on Facebook groups or Reddit
