Are you an aspiring student from a non-EU or non-EFTA country looking for a fully funded opportunity to pursue higher education abroad? Do you dream of earning a degree in fields such as economics, agriculture, or technical sciences while experiencing a new culture and language? The Romanian Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade (ARICE) is offering a generous scholarship program for international students for the academic year 2025–2026.

Each year, Romania welcomes 40 exceptional international students through a competitive scholarship selection process. This initiative, led by the Romanian Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Research, provides full funding for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-level studies at accredited Romanian universities.
This scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, Romanian language training, and more. It aims to promote Romanian culture and language while supporting outstanding global talent in various priority academic disciplines.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: 15 May 2025 (23:59 Romanian Time)
• Funding Type: Fully-funded
• Organizers: Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade & Ministry of Education and Research
• Eligible Countries: All non-EU and non-EFTA countries
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Foreign citizens from non-EU and non-EFTA countries
• Fields of Study: Priority fields include:
  • Economics and Business Administration
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Technical Sciences
  • Oil and Gas
  • Other disciplines (subject to availability)
• Study Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Postgraduate Residency (emergency medicine or cardiology only), PhD
• Number of Opportunities: 40 scholarships
• Duration:
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD: Full duration of the academic program
  • Preparatory Year (if needed): 1 year
• Program Language: Romanian
• Host Country: Romania

Benefits and Financial Aids

Scholarship recipients will receive the following benefits:

• Full exemption from all application, registration, Romanian language testing, and doctoral entrance exam fees
• Full tuition coverage for both the Romanian language preparatory year and the chosen academic program (up to the standard program duration)
• Monthly stipend for all levels of study, including during the preparatory year
• Accommodation subsidy in student dormitories
• Access to medical services for emergencies and communicable diseases
• Equal access to local and national transport for Romanian students (bus, train, metro, etc.)
• Support extended during academic years and specific holidays, with 30 additional days after graduation (for programs lasting at least 1 year)

Note: International travel and domestic travel to the university are not covered by the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must be a foreign citizen from a non-EU and non-EFTA country
• Priority given to citizens from countries without a cultural/educational agreement with Romania
• Ineligible applicants include:
  • Romanian citizens or those belonging to Romanian communities abroad
  • Applicants seeking or holding asylum/protection in Romania
  • Stateless persons residing in Romania
  • Members or family members of diplomatic corps or international organizations in Romania
  • Previous beneficiaries of Romanian state scholarships for the same level of study
  • Long-term residents of Romania

Required Documents

All documents must be submitted in PDF format. Only complete applications will be considered. Key documents typically include:

• Application forms (to be downloaded from our telegram channel) and Responsiblity form 
• Academic diplomas and transcripts
• Passport copy
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter
• Medical certificate
• Recommendation letters (for postgraduate/PhD applicants)
• Proof of Romanian language proficiency (if applicable), including:
  • Study documents showing at least four years of study in Romania, or
  • A Romanian language certificate (minimum B1 level)

Note: Doctoral applicants must provide an agreement in principle from a doctoral supervisor.

Selection Process and Criteria

• The selection process is based on application evaluation, in accordance with Romanian regulations.
• Priority will be given to candidates in key academic fields (economics, agriculture, technical sciences, oil and gas).
• Applicants must demonstrate academic merit, motivation, and alignment with the program’s goals.
• For PhD candidates, passing an entrance exam and obtaining a supervisor’s agreement is required.
• Applicants without Romanian language proficiency must take a preparatory year unless they meet the exemption criteria.

How to Apply?

To apply for the Romanian Government Scholarship 2025–2026:

• Prepare all required documents in PDF format.
• Ensure all documents are complete and comply with the scholarship guidelines.
• Submit your application before 15 May 2025, 23:59 Romanian time.
• Wait for the evaluation and selection results communicated by the authorities.

Submission Email:[email protected]

For detailed instructions and to access the application portal, please visit the official website of the Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade or the Ministry of Education and Research.