Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest is Romania's best-known medical university. It offers Medicine in English through its English Teaching Module, with clinical training in the large hospitals of the capital. Here is what Indian students should know before applying for the 2027-28 intake.

Key facts for 2027-28

Location	Bucharest, Romania
Roots	National school of medicine, 1857
Type	Public medical university
Programme	Medicine — English Teaching Module
Duration	6 years (360 ECTS)
Admission	Online registration, file review and online interview in English
Intake	October 2027

Always check fees, dates and rules for your intake on the official university website before you apply or pay.

About Carol Davila University

The university is named after Carol Davila, a doctor who helped found the national school of medicine in Bucharest in 1857 and organised Romania's early health services. Today the university has faculties of medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy and midwifery and nursing, and its teaching staff work in many of Bucharest's major hospitals.

Carol Davila is one of the largest medical universities in South-Eastern Europe. Many Romanian specialists trained here, and its graduates work across Europe.

The Medicine programme in English

The Medicine programme lasts six years (360 ECTS credits). The early years cover anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, cell biology and other basic sciences. Pre-clinical years add pathology, pharmacology and microbiology. The final years are spent mainly in hospitals, in internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and other specialities. Students finish with a licence exam and thesis.

The English module is taught in English, and Romanian language classes help you communicate with patients during clinical training.

Why students choose Carol Davila

• Romania's most famous medical university, in the capital.
• Training in large, busy hospitals with a wide range of cases.
• A six-year EU medical degree.
• Usually lower costs than medicine in Western Europe.

Things to think about

• English places are limited and competitive.
• Bucharest is the most expensive city in Romania.
• Romanian is needed for patient contact, so start learning early.

How admission works

The university publishes an admission methodology for its English programmes every year. For the 2026-27 academic year, the methodology was approved in January 2026 and the calendar listed online registration from 1 April to 6 July 2026, followed by an online interview in English. Admission of foreign citizens to fee-paying places follows Romanian ministry rules. After selection, non-EU students receive a Letter of Acceptance to Studies from the Ministry of Education, pay the first year's tuition and then apply for the visa. Expect a similar calendar for 2027-28, but follow the new methodology when it is published.

Fees and costs

Tuition for the English module is charged in euros and is set in the university's yearly methodology. Get the official 2027-28 fee in writing. Also budget for accommodation (dormitory places are limited, so many students rent), food, insurance, residence permit, document translation and legalisation, and travel.

Life in Bucharest

Bucharest is Romania's capital and largest city, with a metro network, parks, historic buildings and a busy cultural life. It has more international flights than any other Romanian city. Rents are higher than in other Romanian cities but lower than in most Western European capitals. Winters are cold and summers can be very hot.

Before you apply to Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

To practise in India later, you need a qualifying NEET-UG result before you join, and the course must meet the NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021: at least 54 months of study, a 12-month internship at the same university, teaching in English and eligibility for a medical licence in Romania. NMC does not approve or list foreign universities, so ask Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy to confirm these points in writing and read the latest notices on nmc.org.in. After graduating you will need to clear the licensing exam (currently FMGE) and a 12-month internship in India. Our MBBS abroad guide covers eligibility, documents, FMGE preparation and careers in detail.

2027-28 intake timeline

• October 2026 – January 2027: shortlist Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy and other options, read the official 2027-28 admission rules and check that the course meets the NMC conditions.
• February – April 2027: register for NEET-UG 2027 and get your passport and documents ready.
• May 2027: appear for NEET-UG 2027 (NTA will announce the date; recent exams were on the first Sunday of May).
• April – July 2027 (online registration): apply to Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy through its official international admissions channel.
• July – October 2027: admission letter, visa, travel and joining.

After selection, the Ministry of Education issues a Letter of Acceptance to Studies, and you pay the first year's tuition before applying for the visa. The Romanian academic year starts in October.

Related guides

For the bigger picture beyond Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, read these guides:

• MBBS in Romania: living costs, visa, climate, student life and the full admission process in Romania.
• MBBS abroad guide: eligibility, recognition in India, costs and choosing a country.
• Compare other universities by country, course and city.

How PSP Education can help

PSP Education has guided Indian students since 1992 and can help you decide whether Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy suits you and apply before the 2027-28 deadlines. Book a free counselling session using the form on this page.

Summary and official sources

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy lists six-year Medicine study with Romanian and English teaching modules. International candidates should read the current admission methodology for the English track. Confirm the accepted school qualifications, language requirements and clinical training arrangements before applying.

Courses and official information

• Medicine — English Teaching Module — 6 years; language: English track. Official programme information. Explore this course.

Visit the official university website for current admission rules, fees and application dates.

Indian medical applicants should check the current NMC requirements, NEET bulletin, internship structure and local licensing conditions before applying. Admission alone does not give permission to practise medicine in India.