Carol Davila charges €10,000 a year for medicine or dentistry in English (non-EU), and the lei equivalent for EU students. Medicine lasts six years.
ASE lists eight English-taught bachelor's programmes in business and economics, at €3,500 a year plus €350 registration for non-EU students in 2026-2027.
POLITEHNICA's Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages teaches five programmes in English. Non-EU tuition is €2,600 per academic year in technology and sciences.
English-taught degrees in Bucharest: the short answer
Four large public universities in Bucharest teach full degrees in English. Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMFCD) teaches medicine and dentistry in English, for €10,000 a year. The Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) lists eight English-taught bachelor's programmes in business and economics, at €3,500 a year for non-EU students in 2026-2027. POLITEHNICA Bucharest teaches five engineering programmes in English, at €2,600 a year for non-EU students. The University of Bucharest offers English-taught programmes in several faculties, with a €100 application fee for non-EU applicants.
The rules depend on the passport. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens apply on the same terms as Romanians. Non-EU citizens apply on fee-paying places in foreign currency, and enrolment depends on a Letter of Acceptance from the Romanian Ministry of Education and then a study visa.
In plain words: choose the programme, then check two things in writing: the fee for your passport, and the documents your diploma needs to be recognised.
For schools before university, and for Israeli recognition of medical degrees, see our guide to international education in Romania.
The four universities at a glance
| University | English-taught bachelor's programmes | Non-EU tuition | EU tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Davila (UMFCD) | Medicine (6 years), Dentistry | €10,000 a year | The lei equivalent of €10,000 a year |
| ASE | Accounting and Management Information Systems; Business Administration; Business Administration in Trading, Tourism, Services, Commodity Science and Quality; Management; Economic Informatics; Finance and Banking; International Business and Economics; Marketing | €3,500 a year, plus €350 registration (2026-2027) | Fee-paying places in lei (FABIZ lists 10,000 lei a year for Business Administration in English) and some tuition-free places |
| POLITEHNICA Bucharest (Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages) | Information Engineering; Internet of Things Engineering; Applied Electronics; Mechanical Engineering; Chemical Engineering | €2,600 a year (engineering and sciences), plus €100 enrolment | 7,500 lei a year for fee-paying places in foreign-language programmes (2026-2027) |
| University of Bucharest | Programmes in several faculties; check the faculty list | Ask the international office for the fee table | Same conditions as Romanian applicants |
Sources: each university's 2026 admission and fee pages, listed at the end. Fees change every year.
Carol Davila: medicine and dentistry in English
According to UMFCD's 2026-2027 fee sheet, medicine and dentistry in English cost €10,000 a year for non-EU students. EU students pay the lei equivalent of €10,000 a year, at the National Bank exchange rate on the day of payment. The language test for international applicants costs €500.
The admission methodology for 2026-2027 sets three stages:
- Online registration on the admission platform. The registration fee is 2,500 lei and is not refundable.
- An online interview in English, 15 to 30 minutes, on scientific topics.
- Ranking by the interview and school results, then a provisional list.
English is required at B2 level, with an internationally recognised certificate no older than two years, unless an exception applies. Medicine and dentistry last six years and 360 credits. Being on the provisional list is not yet enrolment: a non-EU student also needs recognition of the high school diploma and a Letter of Acceptance, must pay the fees, and signs a study contract.
For Israeli students, one point matters before anything else: Israel's Ministry of Health recognises only some foreign medical schools. Carol Davila is on its list. Check the current list before you apply.
ASE: business and economics
ASE's international admissions page for non-EU applicants lists eight English-taught bachelor's programmes and states: for 2026-2027, tuition is €3,500 a year plus a €350 registration fee. For English programmes, the minimum baccalaureate average is the equivalent of 6. Applicants who cannot show four years of study in English must present a recognised language certificate. Non-EU candidates can apply up to three years after their baccalaureate.
Choose the programme, then check two things in writing: the fee for your passport, and the documents your diploma needs to be recognised.
At the Faculty of Business Administration in Foreign Languages (FABIZ), the admission page lists, for Business Administration in English, 10,000 lei a year for EU citizens and €3,500 a year for non-EU citizens. Applicants write a motivation essay, then pass an English test unless they hold a B2 or higher certificate. The ranking is 70% baccalaureate average and 30% high school average. The July 2026 session ran from 9 to 30 July.
POLITEHNICA Bucharest: engineering in English
POLITEHNICA's Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages teaches five bachelor's programmes in English: Information Engineering, Internet of Things Engineering, Applied Electronics, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering. It also teaches programmes in French and German.
The university's non-EU fee list sets €2,600 per academic year for undergraduate studies in technology and sciences, a €100 enrolment fee in the first year, and €270 for a foreign language test. For EU and Romanian students on fee-paying places, the 2026-2027 fee system lists 7,500 lei a year for bachelor's studies taught in foreign languages.
Non-EU applicants upload their file on the university's platform, usually from February to the end of July. The baccalaureate must not be more than five years old, and the file includes a request for the Letter of Acceptance.
The University of Bucharest
The University of Bucharest's international office lists, for fee-paying non-EU applicants, a minimum admission grade equivalent to 7/10, a non-refundable application fee of €100, and English at B1 level. Teaching is offered in Romanian, English and French, and the academic year starts on 1 October. Admission for 2026 is closed.
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens apply under the same conditions as Romanian applicants, directly through the faculties. The English-taught programmes are spread across several faculties, so start from the faculty list on the international office site and ask the faculty for the current fee.
Admission: EU passport or not
| EU, EEA or Swiss citizen | Non-EU citizen | |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs admission | The faculty, same conditions as Romanians | The university, then the Ministry of Education |
| Places | Fee-paying, and in some programmes tuition-free places | Fee-paying places in foreign currency |
| Key document | Recognised diploma | Letter of Acceptance from the Ministry |
| Entry | No visa; register the stay with the immigration office (IGI) | Study visa, valid 90 days, then a residence permit from IGI |
The minimum fees in foreign currency for non-EU students are set by Government Ordinance 22/2009; each university sets its own amount. Our guide to the residence permit in Romania explains the permit that follows the study visa.
Documents: start early
- The high school diploma and transcript, with an apostille if your country is in the Hague Convention. Our guide to apostilles explains the process for Israeli documents.
- Certified translations into Romanian (UMFCD requires notarised translations of most documents; UB accepts originals in English or French without translation).
- A language certificate at the level the programme requires: B2 at UMFCD, B1 at UB.
- A passport valid for at least six months after the start of studies.
- A medical certificate, where the university requires it.
- The fees and a budget. At Carol Davila, the study visa is issued after full payment of the tuition fee. For living costs, see our guide to the cost of living in Bucharest.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study medicine in English in Bucharest?
At Carol Davila, €10,000 a year for non-EU students in 2026-2027. EU students pay the lei equivalent of €10,000. The degree lasts six years.
Do EU citizens pay the same fees as Romanians?
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens apply under the same conditions as Romanians. For English-taught programmes, most places are fee-paying in lei; at Carol Davila the English programmes cost the lei equivalent of €10,000 a year for EU students.
What is a Letter of Acceptance?
It is the document issued by the Romanian Ministry of Education for non-EU students admitted on fee-paying places. The study visa is issued on the basis of it, and enrolment depends on it.
What English level do I need?
It depends on the university: B2 at Carol Davila, B1 at the University of Bucharest. ASE and POLITEHNICA accept recognised certificates or run their own test.
Which English-taught programmes does POLITEHNICA offer?
Information Engineering, Internet of Things Engineering, Applied Electronics, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering, at the Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages.
The bottom line
Bucharest offers English-taught degrees in medicine, business and engineering at public universities, at fees that are set and published in advance. The decisive questions are practical: which fee applies to your passport, whether your diploma is recognised, and whether the degree will be recognised where you plan to work.
If your family is relocating to Bucharest and planning a child's studies there, book a half-hour call with me. We will look at the areas that work for the university and for the rest of the family.
Moti Azulay, Compass Group Romania
Sources: UMFCD, fees for international students 2026-2027 · UMFCD, admission methodology for English programmes 2026-2027 · ASE, admission for non-EU citizens · ASE FABIZ, admission · POLITEHNICA Bucharest, non-EU tuition fees · POLITEHNICA Bucharest, admission methodology for non-EU citizens · FILS, tuition fee system 2026-2027 · FILS, bachelor's programmes · University of Bucharest, fee-paying non-EU citizens · University of Bucharest, EU/EEA/CH citizens · Israel Ministry of Health, recognition of medical studies abroad
This article is for general information only and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Fees and admission rules are current as of 22 October 2026 and change every year. Check each university's official pages before you apply.
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