Planning to study in Romania from Pakistan in 2026–2027? Romania offers accredited bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes in English, Romanian and other languages, with tuition and living costs that can be lower than in many Western European destinations. Pakistani applicants are non-EU students, so admission normally involves university evaluation and a Letter of Acceptance for Studies issued through Romania’s education authorities.
Why Pakistani students consider Romania
- Accredited European degree programmes in business, engineering, computing, social sciences, medicine and other fields
- English-taught options at public and private universities
- Tuition fees that vary by university, programme and study level
- A comparatively manageable cost of living
- Part-time employment possibilities for eligible students with a Romanian study residence permit
Always verify the exact programme, teaching language, fee and admission conditions directly with the university before paying. EdWorkers can help you compare options and prepare the admission and visa file.
Romania admission process for Pakistani students
- Choose an accredited programme. Confirm its language, duration, fee and deadline.
- Prepare the admission dossier. Documents may require certification, legalisation and authorised translation.
- Apply to the university. The institution evaluates your eligibility and facilitates the file for the Ministry-level Letter of Acceptance.
- Receive the Letter of Acceptance. Non-EU applicants need this before applying for the long-stay study visa.
- Pay the required tuition. The e-VISA requirements normally ask for proof of payment for at least one academic year unless an official exemption applies.
- Apply for the D/SD study visa. Use Romania’s official e-VISA process and the responsible diplomatic mission.
- Apply for residence after arrival. Students must obtain and maintain the appropriate Romanian residence permit.
Typical admission documents
- Valid passport copy and recent photographs
- Birth certificate
- Secondary-school certificate and transcripts for bachelor’s admission
- Bachelor’s degree and transcripts for master’s admission
- Master’s degree and transcripts for doctoral admission
- Proof of proficiency in the programme language when required
- Medical certificate in the university’s requested form
- Completed university and Letter of Acceptance forms
- Certified or legalised copies and authorised translations where required
Pakistani documents may also need attestation from the relevant Pakistani authorities. The exact chain depends on the document, institution and current consular requirements, so obtain a file-specific checklist first.
Romania student visa requirements
For a Romanian long-stay visa for studies, marked D/SD, official guidance lists supporting evidence that can include:
- Romanian Ministry of Education Letter of Acceptance
- Proof of tuition payment for at least one academic year
- Proof of sufficient means of support at the required level
- Criminal-record certificate or equivalent
- Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 coverage
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of knowledge of the programme language, except where an authorised Romanian preparatory year applies
- Valid passport and recent photographs
- Parental or guardian consent for minors
Requirements and financial thresholds can change. Follow the official e-VISA portal and the Romanian diplomatic mission handling applications from Pakistan when preparing the final file.
Tuition fees and living costs
Romania’s official Study in Romania portal says tuition can range from about €400 to almost €9,000 per year, depending on programme and student category. Specialised programmes may have different fees, so the university’s current programme page is the controlling source.
The portal estimates living costs at approximately €600 per month. It lists indicative accommodation costs of roughly €60–€85 monthly for some campus dormitories, €80–€150 for shared housing and €130–€300 for private housing. Actual costs vary by city, property and lifestyle.
2026–2027 intake and timing
Most Romanian universities organise admission between approximately February and early September, but deadlines differ by institution, programme and applicant category. Medical and competitive English-taught programmes may follow separate calendars or close earlier.
Pakistani students should begin several months before the deadline. Time is needed for document attestation and translation, university evaluation, the Letter of Acceptance, tuition payment, visa processing and travel preparation.
Can international students work in Romania?
Romania’s General Inspectorate for Immigration states that foreign students holding temporary residence for studies may work without a separate employment permit under a part-time individual employment contract of up to six hours per day. Employment remains subject to Romanian law and valid immigration status. Do not rely on part-time work as the primary source of tuition or visa funds.
Romanian Government scholarships for 2026–2027
Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers a competitive scholarship programme for eligible non-EU citizens. Bachelor’s and master’s scholarship programmes are generally taught in Romanian and may include a preparatory language year. Medicine, dental medicine and pharmacy are excluded from this MFA scheme. PhD applicants may have foreign-language options subject to doctoral-school rules.
Check eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship portal for the relevant year. Scholarships are not guaranteed.
How EdWorkers helps
- Profile and eligibility assessment
- Programme and university shortlisting
- Application-document checklist
- Admission-file preparation and review
- Guidance for attestations and translations
- Letter of Acceptance tracking
- D/SD visa-document preparation
- Pre-departure guidance
Request a free Romania profile assessment to discuss your academic background, subject, budget and 2026–2027 intake.
Frequently asked questions
Is IELTS compulsory for Romania?
Not universally. Universities set their own language-proof rules. Some accept prior English-medium education, an interview or another recognised test; others require IELTS or an equivalent qualification.
Is permanent residence guaranteed after studying?
No. A study visa or residence permit does not guarantee permanent residence. Later work or long-term residence routes have separate legal conditions.
Can I live or work elsewhere in Europe with this visa?
A Romanian long-stay visa is issued for entry and study in Romania; it does not grant a right to live or work in another European country. Travel rights depend on the document held and current Schengen rules.
Official sources
- Study in Romania: admission procedures
- Study in Romania: tuition and living costs
- Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: e-VISA documents
- Romanian Immigration Inspectorate: employment rules
- Romanian Government scholarship portal
Information checked for the 2026–2027 planning cycle. University, visa and immigration requirements can change; final decisions rest with the relevant Romanian authorities.
