Cost of Education

Living in Romania

Let's take a closer look at tuition and living expenses in Romania:

Tuition fees

At Romanian universities, tuition fees vary based on a number of factors:

▪ the type of university: private institutions have higher fees than public ones

▪ your nationality: for some programmes, non-EU citizens pay more than EU citizens

▪ the study level: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD

▪ the discipline: Medicine, for example, is more expensive On average, international students can pay anywhere between 230 and 9,000 EUR per academic year. You should always check the official university website, because tuition can change every year.

Don't forget to look for scholarships in Romania to reduce your study costs.

Living costs in Romania

Romania is located in Eastern Europe, so living costs and accommodation can be really cheap for international students. With a budget between 300 and 600 EUR/month, students can find a great room, live comfortably, enjoy the city nightlife, and buy a transport pass.

Here's a breakdown of average living expenses in Romania:

▪ accommodation (university dormitory): 60–85 EUR/month

▪ accommodation (private rent): 80–300 EUR/month

▪ utilities (if you rent privately): 40–80 EUR/month

▪ food and groceries: 125–185 EUR/month

▪ public transport pass: 5 EUR/month, discounted for students

▪ three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant: 25 EUR

▪ 1 cappuccino: 1.50 EUR

▪ 1 loaf of bread: 0.60 EUR

▪ 1 litre of milk: 0.95 EUR

▪ 1 kg of apples: 0.85 EUR

▪ 1 kg of bananas: 1.15 EUR