We inform all interested applicants that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania, in cooperation with the Romanian Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research will award 85 scholarships to foreign nationals for academic year 2017/2018. The citizens of NON EU countries are eligible to apply. Foreign citizens of Romanian origin can apply for other scholarship programs of Romania.

Scholarships are offered for the following levels:
a.    Undergraduate Studies - This scheme is dedicated to graduates of high schools or of equivalent pre-university studies, as well as to candidates who require the continuation of their studies in Romania. The complete cycle of university studies lasts for 3 to 6 years, according to the specific requirements of the chosen faculty, and ends with a final examination (licenta);

b.    Master Studies -  This scheme is dedicated to graduates of university/post-graduate studies; it lasts for 1,5 to 2 years and ends with a dissertation;
c.    Third cycle, PhD studies - this scheme is dedicated to the graduates of university/postgraduate studies (i.e. master); it lasts for 3-4 years, in keeping with the specific requirements of the chosen faculty, and ends with a doctor’s thesis. Admission to a PhD course is conditioned by an entrance examination.
Fields of study: political and administrative sciences, education studies, Romanian culture and civilization, journalism, technical studies, oil and gas, agricultural studies, veterinary medicine, architecture, visual arts.
Language of Study: In order to promote Romanian language and culture, the Ministry of National Education Scientific Research has decided that the beneficiaries of the scholarships should study only in the Romanian language. The candidates who do not know Romanian are offered one supplementary preparatory year to study the language. The students who declare that they already know the Romanian language have to pass a language test organized by the competent institutions of higher education or to present a certificate of linguistic competence, level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
 
Application files must be submitted through diplomatic missions. Application files submitted by post or directly to the MFA or to the MNESR, as well as application files received after the announced deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Required documents:
1.    Cover letter issued by the diplomatic mission of the country of origin, accredited to Bucharest or of the Romanian Embassy in the respective country.
2.    A duly filled in MFA application form for a scholarship to study in Romania.
3.    MNESR application form (for the issue of the Letter of Acceptance to study in Romania.
4.    Authorized copies of the study documents (baccalaureate and university diplomas if necessary,) and their authorized translation in Romanian, French or English if necessary.
5.    Authorized copies and authorized translation of the diploma supplement - academic transcript for the studies completed so far.
6.    Authorized copy and authorized translation of birth certificate
7.    Copy of the passport (first three pages).
8.    Medical certificate attesting that the applicant is not affected by any transmissible disease or by other illnesses incompatible with future studies.
9.     The candidate’s CV.
10.    Two recent passport size photos.
Interested candidates should first schedule a reception at the Embassy of Romania in Podgorica, phone no. (020) 618 040 and then submit the specified documents at the scheduled time.
For any further clarifications regarding the scholarships and the way of applying please call me at phone. no. (020) 618 040, contact person: Loredana Pascu; e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.