Romania
Romania is a country located at the intersection of Central and Southeastern Europe, bordering on the Black Sea. Romania shares a border with Hungary and Serbia to the west, Ukraine and Moldova to the northeast and east, and Bulgaria to the south. At 238,400 square kilometers, Romania is the ninth largest country of the European Union by area, and has the seventh largest population of the European Union with over 19 million people. Its capital and largest city is Bucharest, the tenth largest city in the EU, with a population of around two million.
Romanian Education System
The first Romanian universities were established by Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza - the University of Iasi (1860) and the University of Bucharest (1864) - under whose rule was issued the first Public Education Law (1864), which regulated the whole system of school education from primary to university education. At the end of the 19th century, following a dramatic development of the educational system, different fields of education were regulated by separate pieces of legislation: the Law of Primary Education (1893), the Law of Secondary and Higher Education (1898), the Law of Vocational Education (1899).
- Short-term university education (2-3 year programme provided by the university colleges) courses finalised with diploma de absolvire (diploma certifying the completion of studies at a college and the passing of a relevant examination). Graduates of these courses may continue their long-term university education, under the conditions established by each institution.
- Long-term university education (4-6 year programmes provided by the universities, academies and conservatories) courses finalised with diploma de licenta (university diploma, equivalent to a first degree).
- Advanced studies (1-2 years) for university graduates; graduates are awarded a degree diploma;
- Master studies (1-2 years) for university graduates;
- Graduate academic studies (2-3 years) organised by graduate study schools attached to universities or functioning as autonomous units; the studies are based on inter-disciplinarity aiming at increased professional specialisation;
- Doctoral studies (4-6 years) offered by universities and research institutes accredited as such; the doctoral courses are organised as day courses or night courses. The scientific title of doctor granted by the institution is validated by the National Council for the Attestation of Academic Titles, University Diplomas and Certificates;
- Certificat de studii - A certificate awarded to students who have completed their studies in higher education, but have failed to pass the get their degree.
- Diploma de absolvire a unui colegiu - Diploma certifying the completion of studies at a college and the passing of the relevant final examen.
- Diploma de licenta - University diploma / Bachelor degree.
- Diploma de /master - Master Degree
- Diploma de studii aprofundate - Diploma of Advanced Studies.
- Diploma de studii (academice) - Diploma of Graduate Academic Studies. This kind of diploma is awarded by a school of graduate studies, within a higher education institution. Such schools enroll holders of the first academic degree at the end of a two-three year graduate study programme.
- Diploma de doctor - Doctoral Diploma (PhD). This is the highest academic degree awarded in all domains after 4-6 years of study and original research. It follows the first academic degree (or master's degree) and requires the passing of examinations and the submission of an original thesis. The holder of a doctoral diploma is granted the PhD title in the respective field of science or the arts.
Application procedures
International students should apply to receive the Letter of Acceptance from the university of choice The following application papers are requested:
- Application form (send us an e-mail at studyinromania@iec.ro to receive the updated official version of the application);
- Certified copy of the Baccalaureate Diploma or equivalent (for undergraduate studies) or certified copy of the graduation certificate (for graduate applicants or PhD);
- Academic record translated into English;
- Copy of the Passport;
All these documents should be sent scanned by e-mail at studyinromania@iec.ro in order to apply for the Letter of Acceptance.
Language requirements
International students have to prove good knowledge of the teaching language (Romanian, English, French or German, according to the program). If the program is taught in Romanian, international students learn Romanian during the University Foundation Year (Preparatory Year). The candidates who speak Romanian can skip the preparatory year after having passed a test of Romanian language. The candidates, who can formally prove that they have studied in Romanian for at least four years consecutively, do not need to pass the Romanian Language Test or to attend the preparatory year.
Foreign students, who have begun to study in their home country or in another country, can finish their studies in Romania. This is possible according to each individual case, after the recognition and equivalence of diplomas.
Page updated 15 NOV 2017
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