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Romania

Romania is an EU and full Schengen member. Its immigration system includes Schengen short-stay visas, national long-stay D visas, employer-led work routes, study and family residence, and long-term residence.

Visa Routes Breakdown

23 Total

Work (9)

PR (1)

Study (1)

Visit (3)

Capital: Bucharest
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
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Languages: Romanian
Time vs Colombo: -2h 30m to -3h 30m
Population: 19,036,031 (Eurostat 2025 figure)
Calling code: +40
Drives on: Right
Climate: Temperate; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow and fog

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Visa Routes Breakdown

23 Total

Work (9)

PR (1)

Study (1)

Visit (3)

Romania

Studying in Romania

Romania study planning includes official portals, scholarships, visa basics, work rights, costs, tuition ranges, application timing and source links for Sri Lankan applicants.

Sources checked 24 Aug 2026

European study routeEnglish-taught programsErasmus+ optionsLocal-language advantage

Main intakes: September/October main intake; February/March secondary intake variesShortlist 9-12 months ahead for scholarships, and 4-8 months ahead for ordinary admissions.
Typical tuition: Often EUR 2,000-15,000+ per year for non-EU studentsPostgraduate: Often EUR 3,000-20,000+ per year for non-EU students
Proof of funds: Usually tuition plus sufficient living expenses; verify the official visa/embassy amount before applying.EUR 600-1,500+ depending on city
Language requirement

Tuition, visa basics and student work

A planning snapshot. Confirm the exact course fee and visa conditions before paying a deposit.

Tuition range

Undergraduate: Often EUR 2,000-15,000+ per year for non-EU students
Postgraduate: Often EUR 3,000-20,000+ per year for non-EU students

Use the institution fee page before applying; professional programs can cost more.

Student visa

Student visa or residence permit

Immigration portal, embassy/consulate or authorised visa centre depending on the country.

Health insurance is usually required by the visa authority, institution or both.

Build your own yearly budget

Published ranges are only a starting point. Add the fees from your actual course and accommodation shortlist to see a personal total.

Annual tuition

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Monthly living cost

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Visa, flights and other one-off costs

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Months to budget for

Estimated total

Enter your actual figures to see a personal planning total.

Tuition + monthly living × months + one-off costs

Application timeline

Work in this order so scholarship, admission and visa deadlines do not collide.

1Shortlist programs and verify recognition of the institution/course.
2Check entry requirements, language tests, tuition, living budget and scholarship deadlines.
3Apply for admission and scholarships before the priority deadline.
4Accept the offer, pay any required deposit, arrange funds and health insurance.

Post-study work rights

Graduate stay or work options depend on qualification, institution, visa conditions and current immigration rules.

Post-study route

Graduate job-search or residence transition

Stay permitted: Usually 6-24 months where eligible

Read official rules See visa routes

Scholarships and funding

Search verified awards, narrow by level, subject, funding and deadline, then compare the strongest options.

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The matcher scores your profile against every verified award for Romania.

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1 verified award found for Romania

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Romanian Government Scholarship (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Fully funded

Deadline: The 2025/26 round ran 16 February to 31 March 2026, with results around 15 July. Applications go through the Study in Romania platform, not the embassy directly.
Award: See funding details
Study level: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Subject: Any subject

Covers Bachelor's, Master's and PhD study in Romania for non-EU citizens, taught in Romanian at Bachelor's and Master's level. The Romanian Embassy in Colombo has run this scholarship round specifically for Sri Lankan applicants in recent years.

Full details

Verified 1 September 2026

Official education portals

Use these to find courses, check entry requirements and confirm accreditation.

Study in Romania
Official or national study information for international students in Romania.
OfficialStudy Portal(opens in a new tab)

Notable universities

A starting point for course searches, not a ranking. Check course accreditation and outcomes before prestige.

Leading public university in Romania
Major technical or applied sciences university in Romania
Recognised national university in Romania

Common questions

Short answers to the questions that usually change a study plan.

Official sources

Re-check these before paying or applying; scholarship cycles and immigration rules change.

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Romania

Visa Routes Breakdown

Quick facts

Visa Routes Breakdown

Studying in Romania

Tuition, visa basics and student work

Build your own yearly budget

Application timeline

Post-study work rights

Scholarships and funding

Romanian Government Scholarship (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Official education portals

Notable universities

Common questions

When should I start applying?

Are the tuition figures exact?

Does 'fully funded' always cover every cost?

Can I rely on part-time work to fund my studies?

Is a post-study work route guaranteed?

Official sources

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