Candidates from non-EU countries can benefit from the following types of scholarships according to Order no. 3236/2017 on the approval of the Methodology for the admission of foreign citizens on study places without the payment of tuition fees and with scholarships and on study places without the payment of tuition fees but without scholarships in accredited state higher education institutions, from 28 February 2017, published in the Official Monitor, Part I no. 149, 28 February 2017. 

a. On the basis of reciprocity in accordance with the stipulations of mutual bilateral agreements in the educational field. The vacancies for such grants may be assigned in the form of ‘monthly grants’;
b. On the basis of unilateral offers of the Romanian Government, regulated with specific normative documents;
c. On the basis of offers of the Romanian Government in accordance with the existing legal stipulations, at the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, depending on the international interests of Romania;

Every year, the Romanian Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offers a number of scholarships to citizens from non-EU countries. Only candidates with good academic results, i.e. an average of at least 7 (seven) corresponding to the Romanian grading system or “Good”, as the case may be, are eligible.

For more details on eligibility requirements, please see Scholarship Programme Information.

Applicants may select their programme of study of interest in all fields except Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. For Bachelor and Master, only study programmes in Romanian are available, thus promoting Romanian language and culture. However, at doctoral level, candidates can also opt for a programme in English or in a foreign language determined by the doctoral school. A preparatory year in Romanian is also granted before enrolment in the chosen study programme for those who do not speak Romanian.

Required documents include diplomas, transcripts, birth certificate and passport, CV – all described in the application process.

• The scholarship application can ONLY be submitted through the Study in Romania platform.
• Applicants can access the platform at https://studyinromania.gov.ro, via the Apply for MFA scholarships button, or directly at https://scholarships.studyinromania.gov.ro
• Applications can be submitted each year between December and March, and the selection results are announced in mid-July. After selection, additional formalities, such as obtaining a visa, will be required.

d. On the basis of offers of the Romanian Government in accordance with the existing legal stipulations, at the proposal of the Ministry of Economics, with the purpose of promoting the further action of economic or commercial collaboration;
e. On the basis of offers of the Romanian Government in accordance with the existing legal stipulations, at the proposal of the Ministry of Education for citizens with exceptional academic results; Can apply Foreign citizen students (except those in their final year) who have completed at least one year of studies (outside the Preparatory Year) in a state accredited higher education institution in Romania and have obtained a minimum average of 7.00 as well as foreign citizen graduates of state universities who have obtained an overall average of at least 7.00 may apply. 

IMPORTANT! The documents for this type of scholarship will be sent to international@e-uvt.ro until 09.11.2024 for the 2024-2025 academic year. 

The nominal list and the applicants’ files (maximum 5) shall be sent to M.Ed D.G.R.IA.E., until November 30th of the 2024-2025 academic year. 

The application file shall contain:

1. 1. The school transcript for each year of study (except for the preparatory year) for the applicants requesting the continuance of bachelor university studies;
   2. Copy of the bachelor diploma and the diploma supplement (school transcript) or a certificate indicating the school situation for all years of study, as well as the results obtained at the bachelor exam (for graduates of current year), for applicants who request the continuance of master or postgraduate university studies.
   3. Curriculum vitae, list of scientific works, publications of speciality, reports, recommendations from at least two professors or specialists in the field – for applicants to postgraduate university studies;
   4. Legalized copy of the birth certificate;
   5. Passport copy;
   6. Copy of the residence permit in Romania;

For more details in this respect, please read the Methodology for Admission to Studies at the West University of Timisoara for Third Country Nationals.

Candidates who are citizens from EU third countries who have outstanding academic achievements can apply for the WUT scholarship. A minimum admission grade of 8.00 is required in order to be eligible

Application period:

20th of January 2026 – 1st of August 2026 (undergraduate level)
20th of January 2026 – 1st of August 2026 (Master level)
20th of January 2026 – 1st of August 2026 (Preparatory Year of Romanian Language)

Required documents:

1. Letter of Motivation (written in English/ French/ Spanish/ Romanian);
2. CV (Curriculum Vitae) (written in English/ French/ Spanish) which should emphasize the academic/professional experience of the candidate;
3. Letter of Recommendation (written in English/ French/ Spanish), from a teacher specialized in the field of studies that the candidate intends on applying for at WUT, which should state the reasons that recommend the candidate for the WUT Scholarship status;

4. Study and identification documents (mentioned in a section above)

The application files for receiving a Letter of Acceptance to Studies in Romania with the status of “WUT scholarship holder” must be submitted to WUT through the online platform admission for citizens from NON-UE countries at admiterenonue.uvt.ro.