# MBBS in Romania for Indian Students (2027–28): Fees, Interview Admission and FMGL Fit

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**Quick answer:** MBBS in Romania is a six-year, English-taught medicine degree at state universities of medicine and pharmacy such as Carol Davila in Bucharest and Iuliu Hațieganu in Cluj-Napoca. Non-EU students starting in 2026/27 pay €10,000 a year (≈ US$11,050 or ₹10.4 lakh). Carol Davila admits international students by an online interview in English plus school marks, followed by a Letter of Acceptance from Romania's Ministry of Education. Romania has been a full Schengen member since January 2025. FMGL fit is mixed.

Key facts:
- Duration: 6 years (360 ECTS)
- Tuition per year: $11,050
- Living cost per month: $450–$750
- Total course (tuition + hostel): $66,300–$78,250 (≈ ₹62–74 lakh at ₹94/$)
- Medium: English (Romanian needed for patient contact)
- Admission: University file assessment + online interview (Carol Davila); Ministry of Education Letter of Acceptance; NEET-UG qualification required for Indian citizens
- Intake: October (applications from spring; second sessions in September at some universities)
- NMC FMGL 2021 fit: mixed — Six-year English-medium programmes at state universities, but clinical work needs Romanian and Romania's licensing path for non-EU graduates must be checked. Confirm final-year clinical training and licence eligibility against FMGL with the university and NMC before enrolling.
- FMGE pass rate: 3 of 16 passed (FMGE June + Dec 2025 combined, NBEMS; small sample)

Key takeaways:
- Carol Davila and Cluj both charge non-EU students €10,000 a year (≈ $11,050, ₹10.4 lakh) for English-taught medicine from 2026/27; six years cost about $66,300 in tuition.
- Carol Davila's selection is an online interview in English (15–30 minutes) plus school performance, with a non-refundable RON 2,500 registration fee.
- Non-EU students need a Letter of Acceptance from the Romanian Ministry of Education and full tuition payment before the study visa is issued.
- Only 16 Romania-trained candidates sat FMGE in 2025 and 3 passed (NBEMS), a weak and very small record.
- Romania joined the Schengen area fully on 1 January 2025, when land-border controls were lifted.
- WFME lists the Kazakhstan-based IAAR as the recognised accreditor serving Romania, with recognition until January 2028.

Romania is one of the cheaper ways to earn an English-taught medical degree inside the European Union. Its state universities of medicine and pharmacy in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Timișoara and Târgu Mureș have taught international students for years. For Indian students the attractions are moderate fees and interview-based admission; the concerns are paperwork, Romanian language in clinics and a thin FMGE record. All figures below are from official university pages as of November 2026.

## MBBS in Romania at a glance

| Item | Detail (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Degree and length | Six-year medicine programme in English |
| Tuition (non-EU) | €10,000 a year at Carol Davila and Cluj (≈ $11,050, ₹10.4 lakh) |
| Admission | Online interview in English + school results (Carol Davila); Ministry Letter of Acceptance |
| English | B2 certificate, English-medium school letter or B2 in school-leaving exam |
| FMGE 2025 | 3 of 16 passed (NBEMS) |
| Schengen | Full member since 1 January 2025 |
| FMGL fit | Mixed |

## How much does MBBS in Romania cost?

**Non-EU students in English-taught medicine at Carol Davila and Cluj pay €10,000 a year from 2026/27 (≈ US$11,050 or ₹10.4 lakh).** We convert at the ECB reference rate of 13 November 2026 (€1 ≈ US$1.105; €1 = RON 5.35) and US$1 ≈ ₹94.

| University (city) | Non-EU fee, English medicine | Fee year | ≈ USD per year | ≈ ₹ per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-in-romania/carol-davila-university-of-medicine-and-pharmacy/) (Bucharest) | €10,000 | 2026/27 | $11,050 | ₹10.4 lakh |
| Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Cluj-Napoca) | €10,000 (years 1–2 for 2025/26 and later entrants) | 2026/27 | $11,050 | ₹10.4 lakh |

Cluj's fee table shows that earlier cohorts pay less in later years (€8,500 in year 3, €8,000 in year 4, €7,500 in years 5–6 for students who started before 2025/26), and that new cohorts' fees have risen. Expect your own fee to be fixed in your study contract.

Other costs at Carol Davila:

- **Registration fee:** RON 2,500 (≈ €470 or $520), non-refundable, paid by card on the admission platform.
- **Language test fee:** €500, listed for international admission.
- **Rent:** the university says rent can be as low as **€150 a month**, excluding utilities and administration fees.

Six years of tuition come to about **$66,300 (≈ ₹62 lakh)**; with rent at the low end, about $78,000 (≈ ₹74 lakh). Food, utilities, insurance and travel are extra; as a working assumption, budget $450–750 a month in total. Compare countries in [MBBS abroad fees](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-abroad-fees/) and [cheapest countries for MBBS abroad](https://4mbbs.com/guides/cheapest-countries-for-mbbs-abroad/).

## Admission: interview, file and Ministry Letter of Acceptance

**Carol Davila selects international applicants for its English programmes in three stages, with no written science test.** Under its 2026/27 methodology:

1. **Online registration** on the admission platform, uploading all documents and paying RON 2,500.
2. **Online interview** in English, 15–30 minutes, with questions from the university's published scientific topics. You must arrange a stable internet connection and camera.
3. **File completion** (for current-year school graduates).

Candidates are ranked by the interview and their school performance using the university's evaluation grid. A place on the provisional list is not yet enrolment. You must also:

- obtain recognition of your school studies and the **Letter of Acceptance** from Romania's Ministry of Education and Research;
- pay the financial obligations, including the seat confirmation fee;
- submit the physical file and sign the study contract.

**English proof:** a B2-level certificate not older than two years, a letter from an English-medium school, or B2 English in your school-leaving exam. **Documents** must be translated into Romanian and apostilled or legalised, and uploaded with a notarised declaration that you will pay tuition in foreign currency. Documents sent by post or email are not accepted.

Carol Davila's methodology caps total enrolment capacity at 300 seats for the Faculty of Medicine. In 2026 it ran a first session in July and a second session with results in September, so watch both rounds. Cluj publishes separate lists of EU and non-EU applicants accepted to medicine.

## Eligibility and documents for Indian applicants

**The basic rule at Carol Davila is simple: you must have graduated from an accredited high school whose diploma gives access to university study in your own country and is recognised by Romania's Ministry of Education.** Non-EU citizens apply in the same English-taught competition as EU citizens but pay tuition in euros.

| Requirement | Romanian universities | Indian applicants |
|---|---|---|
| School certificate | Diploma granting university access at home, recognised by the Ministry of Education | Class 12 (PCB) marksheet and certificate, apostilled |
| Translations | Romanian translations, legalised, for all documents except passport and language certificate | Use a certified translator; keep notarised copies |
| English | B2 certificate (max 2 years old), English-medium school letter, or B2 in school-leaving exam | CBSE/ISC English-medium schooling may qualify with a school letter |
| Interview | Online, in English, on published science topics | Revise Class 11–12 biology and chemistry |
| NEET-UG | Not used for admission | Required by Indian rules for FMGE eligibility; valid three years |
| Money | Full first-year tuition before the visa; tuition paid in EUR | Arrange funds or a loan before the visa stage ([education loans](https://4mbbs.com/guides/education-loan-for-mbbs-abroad/)) |

At enrolment you submit the original documents in person to the International Students Office, together with a passport carrying the study visa and your residence permit. Your name on the diploma will follow your passport and the Letter of Acceptance, so make sure your school records match your passport spelling.

## Admission timeline (based on the 2026 cycle)

1. **Spring:** the university publishes its methodology, fee list and application schedule for the coming year.
2. **Application window:** register online, upload documents and pay RON 2,500. Incomplete files are rejected after the deadline.
3. **Interview period:** online interviews in English.
4. **July:** provisional results (Carol Davila published first-session results on 21 July 2026 and further lists on 4 August 2026).
5. **September:** second session for remaining seats (results on 24 September 2026 at Carol Davila).
6. **Then:** Ministry Letter of Acceptance, full tuition payment, visa and enrolment.

Because the Letter of Acceptance and visa take time, apply in the first session if you can.

## Is a Romanian medical degree valid in India? (NMC FMGL 2021)

**We rate Romania "mixed".** NMC does not approve foreign universities; each graduate is checked against FMGL 2021:

- **English medium — met** for English programmes, though patients speak Romanian and you will need the language in hospitals.
- **54 months + 12-month internship in the same institution — check.** Romanian medicine programmes last six years. Ask your university in writing how the final year's clinical training is organised and whether it all takes place in the university's own teaching hospitals.
- **Licence on par with a citizen — check.** Ask the university and the College of Physicians of Romania what a non-EU graduate must do to register and practise in Romania, including language and residence requirements.

After returning, you need a **12-month internship in India** and an **FMGE** pass. FMGE remains the licensing exam in 2026–27; NExT has no confirmed start date. See the [FMGL guide](https://4mbbs.com/guides/nmc-fmgl-rules-mbbs-abroad/) and [internship in India](https://4mbbs.com/guides/internship-in-india-after-mbbs-abroad/).

## FMGE results for Romania graduates

**Romania's FMGE record is small and weak.** From the NBEMS *FMGE Performance Report 2025*:

| Session | Romania candidates | Passed | Pass % |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 9 | 1 | 11.11% |
| December 2025 | 7 | 2 | 28.57% |
| **All 2025** | **16** | **3** | **≈ 19%** |
| All countries, December 2025 | 42,868 | 10,264 | 23.94% |

The 16 candidates came from six universities (Constanța, Carol Davila, Iași, Timișoara, Târgu Mureș and Oradea), each with one to three candidates. Carol Davila had one candidate, in June 2025, who did not pass. The numbers are too small to judge any single university, but they show that FMGE preparation needs to start early. See the [FMGE exam guide](https://4mbbs.com/guides/fmge-exam/).

## Careers in Europe, the UK and the US

- **United States:** WFME's list shows the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), domiciled in Kazakhstan, as the WFME-recognised agency serving Romania, with recognition until January 2028. That is a quality signal, but USMLE eligibility depends on the school being listed in WDOMS as meeting ECFMG eligibility requirements, so check its ECFMG sponsor note before relying on the US route ([WDOMS, ECFMG and WFME](https://4mbbs.com/guides/wdoms-ecfmg-wfme-recognition/)).
- **EU:** a Romanian degree is an EU qualification, but a non-EU citizen's right to work elsewhere in the EU depends on each country's immigration and language rules.
- **UK:** check the GMC's current rules for your nationality and degree ([USMLE and PLAB](https://4mbbs.com/guides/usmle-plab-after-mbbs-abroad/)).

## Visa, residence permit and Schengen

**Non-EU students need a Romanian study visa issued on the Letter of Acceptance and full tuition payment.** Carol Davila's methodology sets out the steps:

1. Receive the Ministry's Letter of Acceptance.
2. Pay the full first-year tuition.
3. Apply for the study visa at the Romanian embassy; it is valid for 90 days.
4. Within those 90 days, obtain a residence permit from the General Inspectorate for Immigration in Bucharest (or the local office) and send a copy to the university.

**Schengen:** Romania lifted air and sea border controls with other Schengen states on 31 March 2024 and land border controls on 1 January 2025, so it is now a full member. A Romanian residence permit allows short visits to other Schengen countries. Ask your university's international office about current rules on part-time work for students. See the [student visa guide](https://4mbbs.com/guides/student-visa-for-mbbs-abroad/) and [documents checklist](https://4mbbs.com/guides/documents-for-mbbs-abroad/).

## Life in Romania for Indian students

Bucharest is a large capital with an international airport and a lower cost of living than Prague or Budapest. Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Timișoara and Târgu Mureș are university cities with large student populations. Winters are cold and summers hot. The Indian community is smaller than in Russia or Georgia, so expect to cook for yourself. Learning Romanian early makes clinical years far easier. Read [life as an Indian medical student abroad](https://4mbbs.com/guides/life-as-indian-medical-student-abroad/).

## Romania compared with nearby options

| Country | Tuition per year | Admission | 2025 FMGE (passed/appeared) | FMGL fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | about $11,050 | File + online interview | 3 / 16 | Mixed |
| [Bulgaria](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-in-bulgaria/) | about $8,850–11,050 | Biology and chemistry tests | 21 / 73 | Mixed |
| [Serbia](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-in-serbia/) | about $6,650 | Biology and chemistry exam | 42 / 97 | Mixed |
| [Hungary](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-in-hungary/) | $16,900–20,650 | Exam + interview | 9 / 10 | Mixed |

## How to choose a Romanian medical university

1. **Confirm the non-EU fee for your entry year** in the university's official fee PDF.
2. **Prepare for the interview** using the published scientific topics.
3. **Start document apostille and translation early**; the Ministry Letter of Acceptance depends on it.
4. **Ask how the final-year clinical training is organised** and keep the answer for NMC.
5. **Learn Romanian from year 1.**
6. **Apply directly** through the university's admission portal; avoid agents who promise guaranteed seats ([red flags](https://4mbbs.com/guides/mbbs-abroad-agent-scams-red-flags/)).

See also [how to choose a medical university abroad](https://4mbbs.com/guides/how-to-choose-medical-university-abroad/).

## FAQ

**How much does MBBS in Romania cost for Indian students?**
Carol Davila University in Bucharest charges non-EU students €10,000 a year for English-taught medicine in 2026/27, and Iuliu Hațieganu University in Cluj charges €10,000 a year to third-country students entering in 2025/26 or later. At €1 ≈ US$1.105 and $1 ≈ ₹94 that is about ₹10.4 lakh a year, or ₹62 lakh in tuition for six years. Carol Davila says rent can start at about €150 a month, excluding utilities.

**Is there an entrance exam for MBBS in Romania?**
Carol Davila has no written test for international applicants to its English programmes. Selection has three stages: online registration with documents, an online interview in English of 15–30 minutes on published scientific topics, and file completion. Candidates are ranked on the interview and their school performance. Other Romanian universities set their own methodology, so check each one.

**Is NEET required for MBBS in Romania?**
Romanian universities do not use NEET. But Indian citizens need a qualifying NEET-UG result, valid for three years, to be eligible for FMGE and Indian registration later. Qualify NEET first; see [NEET for MBBS abroad](https://4mbbs.com/guides/neet-for-mbbs-abroad/).

**Is a Romanian medical degree valid in India?**
NMC does not approve foreign universities. A Romanian degree is checked against FMGL 2021: English medium, at least 54 months of study plus a 12-month internship in the same institution, and eligibility for a licence in Romania on par with a citizen. The English programmes are six years long, but ask the university how final-year clinical training is organised and what non-EU graduates need to register in Romania. See the [FMGL guide](https://4mbbs.com/guides/nmc-fmgl-rules-mbbs-abroad/).

**What is the FMGE pass rate for Romania graduates?**
The NBEMS FMGE Performance Report 2025 lists 9 Romania-trained candidates in June 2025 (1 passed) and 7 in December 2025 (2 passed): 3 of 16, about 19%. That is below the December 2025 average of 23.94%, but the sample is very small and spread across six universities.

**How do I get a Romanian student visa?**
Carol Davila explains that non-EU students need a study visa from the Romanian embassy, issued on the basis of the Letter of Acceptance from the Ministry of Education and Research and full payment of the tuition fee. The visa is valid for 90 days; in that time you must obtain a residence permit from the General Inspectorate for Immigration in Romania.

**Is Romania in the Schengen area?**
Yes. Romania and Bulgaria lifted air and sea border controls with other Schengen countries on 31 March 2024 and land border controls on 1 January 2025, making them full members. A Romanian residence permit therefore lets you make short visits to other Schengen countries.

## Sources

- Admission 2026–2027 academic year (international students) (Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy): https://umfcd.ro/en/international-students/admission-2026-2027-academic-year/
- Tuition fees 2026–2027, international students (Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy): https://umfcd.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/INTERNATIONAL_STUDENTS/ADMISSION_2026/DOCUMENTS/Taxe_UMFCD_2026-2027_studenti_internationali_EN.pdf
- Methodology for the entrance examination, English-taught programmes 2026–2027 (Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy): https://umfcd.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/INTERNATIONAL_STUDENTS/ADMISSION_2026/DOCUMENTS/METHODOLOGY/Methodology_EN_2026-2027%20ENGLISH.pdf
- Accommodation (Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy): https://umfcd.ro/en/students/accomodation/
- Tuition fees for the academic year 2026/2027 (Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca): https://cdn.umfcluj.ro/uploads/2026/05/TUITION-FEES-FOR-THE-ACADEMIC-YEAR-2026_2027.pdf
- Admission 2026 — international candidates (Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca): https://umfcluj.ro/en/study-programmes/admission-undergraduate-studies/admission-international-candidates/
- Accrediting agencies with WFME recognition status (World Federation for Medical Education): https://wfme.org/recognition/bme-recognition/accrediting-agencies-status-bme/
- Schengen Area (accession of Romania and Bulgaria) (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area
- FMGE Performance Report 2025 (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences): https://natboard.edu.in/viewUpload?xyz=WGFid2M2R252YlMzblhsemdCYWF5QT09
- Euro foreign exchange reference rates (13 November 2026) (European Central Bank): https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/index.en.html

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