Romanian Government Scholarship 2025–2026 for All Degrees (Fully Funded)

The Romanian Government Scholarship 2025–2026 offers an incredible opportunity for outstanding students from non-EU and non-EFTA countries to pursue fully-funded higher education in Romania. This merit-based scholarship promotes Romanian culture and language while supporting talented international students in key academic fields such as economics, agriculture, technical sciences, and oil and gas.

Managed by the Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade (ARICE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Research, the scholarship covers undergraduate, Master’s, and doctoral studies at accredited Romanian universities. A preparatory year in the Romanian language is also available when necessary, making this an inclusive and supportive program for newcomers.

Brief Details

Scholarship Name: Romanian Government Scholarship 2025–2026
Organizer/Funding Body: Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade & Ministry of Education and Research
Host Institution: Accredited Romanian universities
Study Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Postgraduate Residency
Study Location: Romania
Funding Type: Fully-funded
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025 (23:59 Romanian Time)
Documents Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025
Eligible Countries: All non-EU and non-EFTA countries
Eligible Gender: Male/Female
Target Group: Foreign citizens from non-EU and non-EFTA countries
Number of Opportunities: 40 scholarships
Duration:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD: Full program duration
- Preparatory year (if required): 1 year

Language of Study

All courses for scholarship recipients will be conducted in Romanian, as decided by the Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade. It aims to promote the Romanian language and culture among international students.

Applicants who do not speak Romanian will undertake a preparatory year before beginning their academic program.

Those who claim proficiency in Romanian must either:

Provide proof of at least four years of study in a Romanian educational institution or
Submit a Romanian language certificate (minimum B1 level) issued in accordance with Romanian law.

Field of Study

The Romanian Government Scholarship 2025-26 covers the following fields of study:

Economics and Business Administration
Agricultural Sciences
Technical Sciences
Oil and Gas
Other disciplines (subject to availability)

Scholarship Benefits

Recipients of the Romanian Government Scholarship will receive:

Full exemption from application, registration, language testing, and entrance exam fees
Full tuition coverage for the Romanian preparatory year and academic program
Monthly stipend for all study levels, including the preparatory year
Subsidized accommodation in university dormitories
Free access to emergency and communicable disease medical services
Equal access to public transportation (bus, train, metro) as Romanian students
Additional 30-day stay in Romania after graduation (if enrolled in a 1+ year program)

Note: International and domestic travel to Romania is not covered.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be foreign citizens from non-EU and non-EFTA countries
Not hold Romanian citizenship or belong to Romanian communities abroad
Not have asylum, protection, or long-term residence in Romania
Not be members of diplomatic corps or international organizations in Romania
Not be previous recipients of Romanian state scholarships at the same level
Preferably from countries without a cultural or educational agreement with Romania

Required Documents

Applicants must submit these supporting documents in PDF format:

Letter of Recommendation (issued by one of the specified authorities or organizations).
Application Form for Scholarship in Romania– Must be signed
Application Form for Scholarship in Romania – Must be signed
Photocopies of diplomas obtained with legalized translations into Romanian, English, or French
Photocopies of academic transcripts (for each year of study) with legalized translations into Romanian, English, or French.
Declaration on Own Responsibility– stating the applicant has not received a Romanian government scholarship for the same level of study – Must be signed.
Birth Certificate – photocopy and legalized translation
Copy of the first two pages of the passport – must be valid for at least 6 months after the start of the study program.
Identity Card – photocopy and legalized translation
Medical Certificate – original and legalized translation into Romanian, English, or French (if applicable)

Notes:

Check the details of the required documents in the official list of application documents.
Only the complete application package will go for evaluation.

Selection Procedure

The selection process’s main points are as follows:

ARICE’s selection committee will evaluate the submitted applications based on the required documents.
ARICE will publish the results of the preliminary selection on its website by July 31, 2025.
The Romanian Ministry of Education and Research will make the final decision regarding scholarship awards based on its evaluation criteria.
ARICE will notify selected candidates of the results via email and post the final list on its website.

Enrollment Confirmation:

The Ministry of Education will issue Letters of Acceptance or Enrollment Orders. The General Directorate of International Relations and European Affairs will handle this. The documents will be issued before the 2025–2026 academic year begins.

How to Apply?

To apply for the Romanian Government Scholarship 2025-26, follow these steps:

Applicants must submit their application files in electronic (PDF) format between April 1 and May 15, 2025, by 23:59 (Romanian time).
Applicants should scan their files and send them via email to the following address.
Only selected applicants will need to present the original documents directly to their host educational institutions in Romania.

Submission Email: burse2025@arice.gov.ro