MBBS in Romania 2027-28 for Indian Students

Romania offers six-year English-taught medicine at public universities inside the European Union, including Carol Davila in Bucharest and Iuliu Hațieganu in Cluj-Napoca. Here is how admission, costs and recognition work for Indian students in 2027-28.

Why study medicine in Romania

Romania's state medical universities are among the oldest in South-Eastern Europe. They offer medicine taught in English (and at some universities in French) for international students, alongside Romanian-taught programmes. The degree is a six-year, 360-ECTS Doctor-Medic qualification recognised across the European Union.

Indian students choose Romania for EU-standard training, public universities, and costs that are usually lower than in Western Europe.

Universities on this page

• Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest — Romania's best-known medical university, with roots in the national school of medicine founded in 1857. It runs an English Teaching Module for Medicine, with registration in spring and summer and an online interview in English.
• Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca — a leading medical university in Transylvania. Its 2026 admission methodology for international candidates lists Medicine in English and French over six years (360 ECTS) with competitive selection based on the applicant's file.

How admission works

Most Romanian medical universities select international students through a file evaluation (your Class 12 marks, especially in biology and chemistry) and sometimes an interview or test. Places in English programmes are limited and competitive. After the university selects you, the Romanian Ministry of Education issues a Letter of Acceptance to Studies, which you need for the visa. You usually must pay the first year's tuition before the visa.

Course structure

The six-year course starts with basic sciences, moves into pre-clinical subjects, and then into clinical rotations in university hospitals. Romanian language classes are included, because clinical work needs it. Students finish with a licence (final) exam and a thesis.

2027-28 intake timeline for Romania

• November 2026 – March 2027: check each university's 2027-28 methodology, places and fees.
• April – July 2027: online registration and document upload (in 2026, Carol Davila's registration ran from 1 April to 6 July). Interviews follow.
• May 2027: appear for NEET-UG 2027.
• July – September 2027: results, Letter of Acceptance, first-year fee payment and visa.
• October 2027: the Romanian academic year starts.

Costs to plan for

Romanian universities publish tuition for international students in euros each year in a fee annex. Ask for the 2027-28 figure in writing. Also plan for accommodation, food, insurance, residence permit, translations and legalisation of documents, and travel.

Will this degree let you practise in India?

The National Medical Commission (NMC) does not approve or list foreign universities. Your course must meet the NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021: at least 54 months of study, a 12-month internship at the same institution, teaching in English, the whole course done outside India in the same institution, and eligibility for a licence to practise in that country on the same terms as its citizens. You must also qualify NEET-UG before joining, clear the licensing exam (currently FMGE), and complete a 12-month internship in India. Ask the university to confirm these points in writing, and read the latest notices on nmc.org.in.

EU medical programmes are six years long and lead to licence eligibility in Romania. Ask your university to confirm in writing how the clinical training in the final year matches the NMC internship rule.

Bucharest or Cluj-Napoca: how to compare

Carol Davila is in Bucharest, the capital, with the country's largest hospitals and higher living costs. Iuliu Hațieganu is in Cluj-Napoca, a lively student city in Transylvania that is popular with international students. Both have limited English places, so apply to more than one university if you can, and compare the interview or test format, the yearly fee and the accommodation options.

Your 2027-28 checklist for MBBS in Romania

• Qualify NEET-UG (2025, 2026 or 2027 result, within its three-year validity).
• Read the university's official 2027-28 admission rules, entrance test details and fee list.
• Get written confirmation of course length, internship, teaching language and licence eligibility.
• Check the latest notices on nmc.org.in about Romania before paying anything.
• Prepare your passport, Class 10 and 12 documents and NEET scorecard, and find out which need apostille or translation.
• Plan the full budget for six years, plus 10–15% for exchange-rate changes.
• Pay fees only to the university's official bank account and keep every receipt.

NMC rules for MBBS in Romania: read before you apply

If you want to practise medicine in India after studying in Romania, your course must meet the NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021. These rules apply to students who joined a foreign medical course on or after 18 November 2021. The National Medical Commission (NMC) does not approve or publish a list of foreign universities. Instead, it sets conditions that your course must meet:

• The course is at least 54 months long.
• You complete a 12-month internship in the same foreign university.
• The whole course is taught in English.
• The entire course, training and internship happen outside India, at the same university. No part of it can be done in India.
• You study the subjects listed by NMC.
• You become eligible for a licence to practise medicine in Romania, on the same terms as its own citizens.
• You finish the course within 10 years of joining.

After returning to India, you must clear the licensing exam for foreign medical graduates and complete a 12-month supervised internship in India. Today this exam is the FMGE, conducted by NBEMS. NMC plans to replace it with the National Exit Test (NExT), but as of October 2026 NExT has not started for foreign graduates.

Eligibility for MBBS in Romania

• Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with the marks needed for MBBS admission in India (lower for reserved categories; check the NEET-UG information bulletin).
• NEET-UG qualified. NEET is compulsory for Indian students who want to practise in India after studying abroad. For foreign admission, the result is valid for three years from the date it is declared. The Supreme Court upheld this rule in 2025.
• At least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year.
• A valid passport.

Universities may also set their own minimum marks, an entrance test or an interview. Do not trust anyone who offers MBBS admission without NEET if you want a medical career in India.

Documents usually required

• Passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
• NEET-UG scorecard
• Passport-size photographs
• Medical fitness certificate and any tests the embassy asks for
• Admission letter and visa invitation or approval

Some documents may need translation, notarisation or apostille. Follow the exact list your university gives you.

MBBS admission process for Romania

1. Counselling: share your NEET score, Class 12 marks, budget and preferences with a counsellor.
2. Shortlisting: compare course duration, teaching language in every year, clinical training, hostel and the full cost.
3. NMC check: ask the university to confirm the NMC conditions in writing and read the latest notices on nmc.org.in.
4. Application: submit your documents through the university's official channel.
5. Admission letter: read the fee schedule and refund rules before paying.
6. Visa: apply for the student visa arranged through the university.
7. Travel: attend a pre-departure briefing and plan your arrival with the university.

After MBBS in Romania

Most Indian graduates return to clear the FMGE and complete the internship in India, then practise or prepare for postgraduate entrance exams. Some take licensing exams in other countries. A foreign medical degree alone does not give you the right to practise anywhere. Read our MBBS abroad guide for the full rules.

Your MBBS journey in Romania, year by year

• Before you leave: qualify NEET, choose the university carefully, check the NMC conditions in writing, arrange documents and visa, and join a pre-departure briefing.
• First year: settle into hostel life, learn the local language seriously, and build strong basics in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry.
• Middle years: focus on pathology, pharmacology and microbiology. Start reading Indian textbooks and solving FMGE-style questions alongside your university studies.
• Clinical years: attend every hospital posting, talk to patients in the local language, and keep a record of your clinical training.
• Final year and internship: complete the 12-month internship at your university, collect all certificates, and prepare for the licensing exam in India.
• After returning: apply for the FMGE, then the 12-month internship in India through your State Medical Council.

Common mistakes to avoid

1. Choosing only by the lowest fee. A cheap course that does not meet NMC rules can cost you your career in India.
2. Believing "NMC approved" claims. NMC does not approve foreign universities. Check the conditions yourself.
3. Ignoring the local language. Students who do not learn it struggle in clinical years.
4. Leaving FMGE preparation to the end. Start practising early.
5. Paying agents in cash or to personal accounts. Pay fees only to the university's official account and keep every receipt.
6. Not keeping documents. Save your syllabus, marksheets, attendance and internship certificates. You will need them in India.

Paying for your studies in Romania

Education loans

Many Indian families use an education loan for studies abroad. Banks and lenders usually ask for the admission letter, a cost estimate from the university, academic records, identity and address proof, and income documents of a co-applicant, usually a parent. Larger loans may need collateral. Interest rates, limits and repayment rules differ between lenders, so compare at least two or three offers and read the terms carefully.

Sending money abroad

Fees and living money are usually sent through a bank's foreign remittance service under the RBI's rules for education abroad. Keep the university's fee invoice and bank details ready, and always pay only to the university's official account. Never pay fees into a personal account.

Making a realistic budget

• Write down tuition for every year, not just the first year.
• Add hostel, food, transport, mobile, insurance, books and visa charges.
• Add flights home at least once a year.
• Keep 10–15% extra for exchange rate changes and emergencies.

How to prepare for the FMGE while studying in Romania

The FMGE tests your medical knowledge as per the Indian curriculum. Many students who study abroad find it challenging, so prepare steadily through your course:

• Use standard Indian textbooks alongside your university notes, especially for clinical subjects.
• Solve multiple-choice questions regularly from your second year onwards.
• Revise subject by subject after each semester, while the topics are fresh.
• Take mock tests in the final year to build speed and confidence.
• Study in a group with other Indian students to stay motivated.

MBBS in Romania or a private college in India?

• Cost: studying abroad is often cheaper than many private colleges in India, but compare the full cost honestly.
• Practice in India: an Indian MBBS lets you practise after internship; a foreign degree also needs the licensing exam and an internship in India.
• Patients and language: in India you train with patients who speak your language; abroad you must learn a new one.
• Experience: studying abroad builds independence and international exposure.

Discuss these points openly as a family before you decide.

Living and studying in Romania: what to expect

Romania at a glance for students

Romania is in South-Eastern Europe and is a member of the European Union. It joined the Schengen area fully in 2025. Its capital is Bucharest, and other well-known university cities include Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Timișoara and Târgu Mureș. The language is Romanian and the currency is the Romanian leu (RON).

Several Romanian medical universities offer medicine in English and French. Romanian is a Latin language, and many students pick up enough to talk to patients during clinical years.

Weather

Romania has four seasons: cold winters with snow and warm to hot summers.

Admission and visa

For non-EU students, Romanian universities send your file to the Ministry of Education, which issues a Letter of Acceptance to Studies. With this letter and proof that tuition for the first year has been paid, you apply for a long-stay study visa at the Romanian Embassy. After arrival, you apply for a residence permit. Start early, because the letter of acceptance and visa steps can take time.

Living costs and accommodation

Living costs are among the lower ones in the European Union. Bucharest and Cluj are the most expensive cities. Students live in university dormitories, which have limited places, or in shared flats.

Language year

Students on Romanian-taught programmes must complete a preparatory language year. Students on English programmes do not need it, but they study Romanian during the course.

How PSP Education helps you

PSP Education has guided Indian students and parents since 1992. For MBBS in Romania, we help you compare universities, check the rules that apply to you, prepare documents, apply before the 2027-28 deadlines and plan your visa and travel. We give honest advice, and we never promise seats, visas or jobs that no consultant can guarantee. Use the enquiry form on this page or call us to book free counselling.