THE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OFFERED TO FOREIGN CITIZENS BY ROMANIA

Who are the beneficiaries?

Foreign citizens of all non-EU countries , with the following exceptions:

• Citizens of Romanian origin or who are part of Romanian historical communities (benefiting from other scholarship programs);
• Citizens who have asked where obtained a form of protection in Romania;
• Stateless persons whose residence in Romania is officially recognized by law;
• Members of the diplomatic and consular corps accredited to Romania or members of their families;
• Members of the administrative and technical staff of diplomatic missions and consular offices accredited to Bucharest;
• Members of staff of international organizations with representation in Romania or family members of staff of international organizations with representation in Romania;
• Citizens who have already benefited from a scholarship granted by the Romanian State for the same cycle of studies.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible, the scholarship candidate must:

• submit a complete dossier;
• respect the methodology for submitting applications;
• present study documents issued by accredited / recognized educational institutions in the country where they came from;
• respect the submission schedule
• have good results in education, respectively an average of the years of study of at least 7 (seven) corresponding to the grading system in Romania or the qualifier “good”, if applicable.

Please note that no scholarship will be granted for MEDICINE, DENTAL MEDICINE or PHARMACY .

What level of studies does the scholarship cover?

The candidate can opt for one of the following three study cycles at accredited higher education institutions in Romania:

• bachelor’s degree: bachelor’s degree programs are aimed at graduates of secondary or pre-university studies upon completion of which they have obtained a baccalaureate or equivalent, as well as candidates applying for bachelor’s degree studies in Romania. The complete program takes place over a period of 3 to 6 years, depending on the specialization followed and ends with a license examination;
• master: master’s programs are aimed at graduates of bachelor’s degree studies, take place over a period of 1, 1.5 or 2 years and end with the examination of the master’s thesis;
• doctorate: doctoral university study programs are aimed at graduates of university studies with a master’s degree or the equivalent and take place over a period of 3 to 5 years, depending on the profile of the chosen faculty and end with the defense of ‘a doctoral thesis. Admission to the doctorate and obtaining a scholarship are conditioned by the promotion of the admission conference.

What is the language of study?

In order to promote Romanian language and culture, beneficiaries of scholarships granted by the Romanian state for bachelor’s and master’s studies study only in Romanian . Doctoral scholarship holders are excluded, who can choose to study in Romanian or in a foreign language set by the doctoral school . For candidates who do not know the Romanian language, a preparatory year for the study of the Romanian language is granted, before the actual university studies, with the exception of doctoral scholarship holders who have opted for the form of education in the foreign language set by the doctoral school.

The following categories of people are exempted in relation to the preparatory year in Romanian language:

• those who present Romanian study documents (diplomas or certificates) or study documents, school situations attesting to at least four consecutive years of study in Romanian in an educational unit / institution of the Romanian national system;
• those who, in order to enroll in university education, pass the Romanian language test, organized according to the regulations in force;
• those who, to enroll in university education, present linguistic competence certificates for the Romanian language, minimum level B1, issued according to the regulations in force.

Applications are sent only through the Study in Romania platform.

Applicants can access the platform, at https://studyinromania.gov.ro , through the Apply for MFA scholarships button , or directly at https://scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro . The platform can be used in English or French.

REJECTED: The files submitted by the candidates directly to the central offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Education or to the email addresses of the employees of the MAE / central departments of the MAE, or to the physical or email addresses of the Romanian diplomatic missions or foreign, will not be taken into consideration.

The registration period begins on December 20, 2021 . The deadline for submitting applications is March 15, 2022 .

The documents required to complete the file

Each candidate will create a personal account in the Study in Romania platform, fill in the requested data and download, respecting the technical requirements indicated, the following documents:

3.1. Copies of the diplomas obtained (baccalaureate diploma or its equivalent, plus, if applicable, baccalaureate, master’s or doctorate diplomas) and, where applicable, their authorized translation into one of the languages ​​English, French, Spanish or Romanian.
3.2. Copies of transcripts / supplements relating to completed studies and, if applicable, their authorized translation into one of the languages ​​English, French, Spanish or Romanian.
3.3. Copy of the birth certificate (or equivalent document) and, if so, its authorized translation into one of the English, French, Spanish or Romanian languages.
3.4. Copy of the first three pages of the passport or national identity document, if so, their authorized translation into one of the languages ​​English, French, Spanish or Romanian.
3.5. Curriculum Vitae, completed in English or French in the required format, and also, for the doctoral cycle, a letter of intent from the candidate, in English, French, Spanish or Romanian.

Applicants are also required to upload the following documents to the platform (only for applicants who fall into the specific category mentioned for each document):

o A copy of the proof of name change (if applicable) and, if applicable, its authorized translation into one of the languages ​​English, French, Spanish or Romanian.
o A copy of the certificate attesting to the successful completion of the baccalaureate, license or master’s examination, as the case may be, for graduates who do not yet hold the diploma in question and, if applicable, its authorized translation in one English, French, Spanish or Romanian.
o A copy of the certificate attesting that the person in the final year of study must take the final examination at the end of the school / university year and, if applicable, its authorized translation into one of the languages English, French, Spanish or Romanian.
o A copy of the transcript attesting to the academic / university background of the person in the final year of studies, until the time of submission of the application file and, if applicable, its authorized translation into one of the English languages , French, Spanish or Romanian.
o A copy of the certificate of completion of the preparatory year of the Romanian language or the certificate of linguistic competence, if applicable.
o A copy of the notarized declaration relating to parental consent in the case of candidates who have not reached the age of 18 on the date of the start of the courses and the authorized translation into one of the languages ​​English, French, Spanish or Romanian, if applicable.

Registration documents are scanned, individually, after the original, in .pdf format.

For the candidate’s registration to be valid, he must express his consent to the agreement for the processing of personal data by signing the GDPR declaration.

The results of the scholarship selection process will be announced by email on July 15, 2022 to each candidate who applied for the scholarship.

For admitted students, the Ministry of Education will issue a “Letter of acceptance for studies in Romania”, which will mention the obligation (where applicable) to complete a Romanian language preparatory year and the higher education institution (s) where the studies will take square.

• For admitted students, the Ministry of Education will issue the “Letter of acceptance for studies in Romania”, which mentions the obligation (if any) to complete a preparatory year for the study of Romanian language and the higher education institution (s) where the studies are carried out.
• The “Letter of acceptance for studies in Romania” can be uploaded by the scholarship holder through the online platform. The original of the “Letter” will be sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directly to the university.
• The Letter of Acceptance is required to obtain a long stay visa.
• If the candidate’s request with regard to the university cannot be honored, the Ministry of Education reserves the right to offer the candidate another distribution with the same profile, depending on the availability of higher education institutions in Romania. Upon receipt of the letter of acceptance to studies with the new distribution, the candidate is free to accept the scholarship or to renounce it (the candidate can reorient himself to continue his studies in Romania on his own expenses, that is – i.e. by paying school fees).

The scholarship holder will send electronically, via the platform, within the time frame indicated, a response regarding the acceptance / rejection of the scholarship. If accepted, he will apply for the long-stay visa, if applicable.

Also, if the scholarship is accepted, the student has the obligation to contact the university to find out about the specific registration conditions (additional documents required, aptitude tests, registration deadline etc.).

The beneficiaries of the scholarships will receive the following facilities:

a) Exemption from the payment of registration fees, file analysis, Romanian language skills test, participation in the doctoral admission examination and specific aptitude test;
b) the financing of school fees for the preparatory year for the Romanian language;
c) the financing of school fees for the studies proper, but not more than for the duration of a university cycle, corresponding to the program of studies followed;
d) a monthly grant, for students enrolled in the preparatory year for the study of the Romanian language;
e) a monthly grant, for students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral studies, but not more than for the duration of a university cycle;
f) the financing of accommodation costs on student campuses, through the budget of the Ministry of Education, within the framework of the allocated subsidy;
g) medical assistance in the event of medico-surgical emergencies and diseases with endemo-epidemic potential, in accordance with the internal legislation in force;
h) local public transport, land, naval and underground, as well as internal transport by car, rail and sea, under the same conditions as those offered to Romanian students, in accordance with the legal provisions.

These facilities are granted throughout the studies, as follows:

• for students enrolled in the preparatory year for the study of the Romanian language, throughout the school year;
• for students registered for bachelor’s and master’s studies, during the academic year and on public holidays, but not during the summer holidays. If the students are kept by the faculty during the summer holidays for school activities or if there are specific legal provisions, the rights are maintained during the summer holidays.
• for doctoral students enrolled in a form of full-time education, throughout the calendar year;
• another 30 days after completing university studies for at least 1 year.

Foreign citizens have the following obligations:

a) respect the Constitution of Romania and the Laws of the Romanian State;
b) respect the internal regulations of the educational establishment in which it operates;
c) comply with the provisions of this methodology;
d) present, at the time of enrollment at the university where they were accepted, a medical certificate attesting that the person enrolled in studies is fit for studies and has no contagious diseases, and, where applicable, his translation authorized in one of the languages ​​English, French, Spanish or Romanian.

In Romania, the academic year usually begins on October 1. Universities establish their own calendar, in accordance with the principle of university autonomy. Host universities may also decide on specific measures regarding the teaching and learning process, in accordance with public health guidelines. Romanian authorities may impose additional public health requirements.

The scholarship obtained, including the preparatory year, if so, includes:

• Funding of school fees;
• The financing of accommodation costs on student campuses, from the budget of the Ministry of Education, within the limit of the subsidy allocated for this purpose (accommodation will be provided within the limits of available places);
• The granting of monthly financial aid, as follows: the equivalent in ”lei” (Romanian currency) in the amount of 65 EURO, for undergraduate students and the preparatory year; the equivalent in “lei” (the Romanian currency) in the amount of 75 EURO, for master’s students and the equivalent in “lei” (the Romanian currency) in the amount of 85 EURO, for doctoral students.

The scholarships do not cover the costs of international transport and those of internal transport between the Romanian border crossing point and the university. In this regard, applicants should be prepared for personal financial support for additional expenses.

Students of the preparatory year program for the study of the Romanian language, as well as those of the bachelor’s and master’s programs must obtain, at the end of the academic year, the minimum number of credits established by the university regulations. to move on to the next year. The rights deriving from the status of scholarship holder may be recovered during the following school year, after having obtained the necessary number of transferable credits, provided that the number of years of scholarship does not exceed the duration of the academic cycle. During the suspension of the scholarship and the financing of school fees, scholarship holders must assume the corresponding costs, the amount of which will be established in accordance with the legal provisions in force.

During the period indicated by the university, admitted candidates must report to the International Relations Office / Rectorate of the university where they have been accepted. Fellows must present:

• a complete file with the original documents of the application file; host universities may request that all registration documents be accompanied by authenticated copies and legalized translations into Romanian;
• letter of acceptance for studies;
• passport (original and copy) with a valid visa (long stay for studies);
• the medical certificate attesting that the person registered for the studies does not suffer from contagious diseases or other diseases incompatible with the studies, as well as, if necessary, the authorized translation into one of the English, French, Spanish or Romanian languages ;
• other documents required by universities.