Non-EU Citizens 2025-2026
The category of non-EU citizens refers to any EU third country nationals holding a valid passport of that country, who participate in the admission session organized by the University of Craiova for tuition-paying places for studies (tuition fee paid in foreign currency).
Study offer for Bachelor’/Masters’ Degree in foreign languages:
- Study Offer Bachelor' Degree 2025-2026
- Study Offer Master' Degree 2025-2026
- Study Offer for Doctoral Degree 2025-2026
Candidates shall apply for a Letter of Acceptances for Studies through the where they must fill in all the fields with the requested information and upload all of the application documents mentioned below.
Candidates shall take full responsibility for the authenticity and correspondence of the submitted copies of digital/scanned documents with the original ones.
Once the registration period is over, candidates can no longer change their options and the order thereof in the registration form, nor add any further information to their application files.
Incomplete files will not be processed.
ADMISSION SESION
Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree
I. CALENDAR
Application submission
1st application session: April 15-May 25, 2025
2nd application session: June 2-July 20, 2025
Language Proficiency Evaluation Test
1st application session: May 26, 2025
2nd application session: July 21, 2025
Preliminary results shall be published on
1st application session: May 27, 2025
2nd application session: July 22, 2025
Study Place Confirmation - All candidates included on the list of preliminary results must upload Annex 7 – Confirmation Form (for candidates originating in non-EU countries) on the platform, as follows:
1st application session: May 28-29, 2025
2nd application session: July 23-24, 2025
Final results shall be published on:
1st application session: May 30, 2025
2nd application session: July 25, 2025
Important!
Once the final list of candidates accepted by the University of Craiova is published on the website, the 星空视频 Committee will send it to the Ministry of 星空视频 and Research in Romania, who will review the candidates’ application files and issue the Letters of Acceptance for the candidates who are eligible.
The electronic Letters of Acceptance for the accepted candidates will be sent to the 星空视频 Committee of the University of Craiova, who will make sure that accepted candidates receive their Letters of Acceptance with due diligence.
After receiving their Letters of Acceptance by email, candidates are to pay their tuition fees within a maximum of 15 calendar days and provide proof of payment to the member of the 星空视频 Committee that has been in contact with them. Further details are available below, under section Academic fees.
Accepted candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for their study visas immediately after receiving their Letters of Acceptance, as the process can be very time-consuming.
II. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree)
- birth certificate – certified copy or certified translation by a notary public (in Romanian, English or French, if the original was not issued in one of these languages);
- passport copy – valid for at least 6 months after the beginning of the study programme for which the candidate is applying;
- copy of the document certifying the permanent residency abroad;
- marriage certificate, if applicable (to prove the name change), certified copy or certified translation by a notary public (in Romanian, English or French, if the original was not issued in one of these languages);
- application form, duly filled in and signed (Annex 2B), which must include a recent photo of the candidate (to be filled in capital letters);
- high-school graduation diploma or equivalent thereof – certified copy of the document in the language in which it was issued and certified translation by a notary public (in Romanian, English or French, if the original was not issued in one of these languages) - the documents are to be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country; graduates of the class of 2025 whose high school diplomas haven’t been issued yet must upload the graduation certificate until the diploma is issued;
- Bachelor’s Degree diploma or equivalent thereof (only for Master’s Degree candidates) – certified copy of the document in the language in which it was issued and certified translation by a notary public (in Romanian, English or French, if the original not issued in one of these languages) - the documents are to be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country;graduates of the class of 2025 whose BA diplomas haven’t been issued yet must upload the graduation certificate until the diploma is issued;
- transcript(s) of records for previous studies – certified copy or certified translation by a notary public (in Romanian, English or French, if the original was not issued in one of these languages) and the syllabus for candidates who request validation of the studies attended for certain periods of time - the documents are to be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country;
- medical certificate (in Romanian, English or French), stating that the applicant does not suffer from any contagious disease or illness which is not compatible with the future profession;
- copy of the certificate of graduation from the Romanian Language Preparatory Year or language proficiency evaluation test (for the foreign language in which the study programme will be carried). This shall not apply to candidates originating in countries whose official language is the language in which the study programme will be carried or candidates who have previously studied in that particular language;
- receipt/proof of payment of the file processing fee.
Doctoral Studies
I. CALENDAR
Application submission: April 15-July 13, 2025
Preliminary results of the files which received the agreement in principle of the doctoral supervisor shall be published on: July 15, 2025
Language Proficiency Evaluation Test: July 16, 2025
星空视频 examination: July 17-20, 2025
Final results shall be published on: July 21, 2025
II. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (Doctoral Studies)
- birth certificate – certified copy or certified translation by a notary public (in Romanian, English or French, if the original was not issued in one of these languages);
- passport copy – valid for at least 6 months after the beginning of the study programme for which the candidate is applying;
- copy of the document certifying the permanent residency abroad;
- marriage certificate, if applicable (to prove the name change), certified copy or certified translation by a notary public (in Romanian, English or French, if the original was not issued in one of these languages);
- application form, duly filled in and signed (Annex 2B), which must include a recent photo of the candidate (to be filled in capital letters);
- high-school graduation diploma or equivalent thereof – certified copy of the document in the language in which it was issued and certified translation by a notary public (in Romanian, English or French, if the original was not issued in one of these languages) - the documents are to be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country; graduates of the class of 2025 whose high school diplomas haven’t been issued yet must upload the graduation certificate until the diploma is issued;
- Bachelor’s Degree diploma or equivalent thereof – certified copy of the document in the language in which it was issued and certified translation by a notary public (in Romanian, English or French, if the original not issued in one of these languages) - the documents are to be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country; graduates of the class of 2025 whose BA diplomas haven’t been issued yet must upload the graduation certificate until the diploma is issued;
- Master’s Degree diploma or equivalent thereof – certified copy i of the document in the language in which it was issued and certified translation by a notary public (in Romanian, English or French, if the original not issued in one of these languages) - the documents are to be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country; graduates of the class of 2025 whose MA diplomas haven’t been issued yet must upload the graduation certificate until the diploma is issued;
- transcript(s) of records for previous studies – certified copy or certified translation by a notary public (in Romanian, English or French, if the original was not issued in one of these languages) and the syllabus for candidates who request validation of the studies attended for certain periods of time - the documents are to be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country;
- medical certificate (in Romanian, English or French), stating that the applicant does not suffer from any contagious disease or illness which is not compatible with the future profession;
- copy of the certificate of graduation from the Romanian Language Preparatory Year or language proficiency evaluation test (for the foreign language in which the study programme will be carried). This shall not apply to candidates originating in countries whose official language is the language in which the study programme will be carried or candidates who have previously studied in that particular language;
- Curriculum Vitae in Romanian, English or French;
- List of published scientific papers or articles;
- receipt/proof of payment of the file processing fee.
LANGUAGE OF STUDY
Study programmes taught in Romanian
Candidates may apply for a study programme taught in Romanian provided that they have completed and obtained a graduation certificate for the Romanian Language Preparatory Year or they pass the Romanian language proficiency test conducted by the University of Craiova during the admission session (as per the admission calendar provided above) and scored a B1 level or higher.
The following categories of candidates are not required to hold and submit a graduation certificate for the Romanian Language Preparatory Year:
- candidates submitting Romanian study documents (diplomas or certificates) or school records stating that they have pursued studies in Romanian for at least three consecutive years in a school unit that is part of the Romanian national system;
- candidates submitting a certificate of graduation from the Romanian Language Preparatory Year issued by one of the accredited universities in Romania;
- candidates who have taken the Romanian language proficiency test conducted by the University of Craiova during the admission session (as per the admission calendar provided above) and scored a B1 level or higher.
Study programmes taught in foreign languages
A foreign language proficiency test is required if a candidate cannot submit any supporting evidence pertaining to the fact that he/she has previously studied in that particular language. This requirement shall not apply to candidates originating in countries whose official language is the language in which the study programme will be carried out.
ENROLMENT
In order to be enrolled at the University of Craiova, candidates must submit, in original:
- all documents included in the application file;
- copy of their passport and study visa;
- two 3/4 photos.
Candidates must submit their study documents in original upon being authenticated by the authorities in the issuing country, as follows:
- The original study documents which are issued by states that are part of the Hague Convention shall bear the Hague Apostille of the competent authorities in the issuing country.
- The original study documents which are issued by states that are part of the Hague Convention shall be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the issuing country and by the Embassy/Consulate Office of Romania to the issuing country.
The deadline for enrolment at the University of Craiova is February 13, 2026.
VISA
Upon receiving their Letter of Acceptance from the Ministry, non-EU applicants must contact the closest Romanian authority and search for information concerning the study visa application.
This is a personal matter in which the university does not interfere. In case the visa application includes some documents issued by the university, the candidate must contact the university and request for those documents to be issued specifically.
Lodging Study Visa Application for Romania - Brief Guide
Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs - Letter addressed to British students in Romania
ACADEMIC FEES
IMPORTANT!
Candidates must pay a file processing fee amounting to 400 RON or 80 EURO. The file processing fee should be paid online, via the EvStud online platform.
Important! The file processing fee is NONREFUNDABLE!
The file processing fee and the tuition fee can also be paid by bank transfer, using the banking information available below:
UNIVERSITATEA DIN CRAIOVA
C.I.F. 4553380
IBAN (RON): RO48BRDE170SV46910431700
IBAN (EUR): RO65RNCB0134018453880070
Mention on the bank transfer: PROCESSING FEE FOR (FULL NAME OF THE CANDIDATE)
Mention on the bank transfer: TUITION FEE FOR (FULL NAME OF THE CANDIDATE)
It is mandatory to pay the full tuition fee for the first year of study within a maximum of 15 calendar days from the date of electronic transmission via e-mail of the Letter of acceptance to studies.
I. Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree and PhD Studies
|
Field of Study |
Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree (Euro/year) |
Doctoral Degree, Postgraduate Studies (Euro/year) |
|
Automotive Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transport Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Maritime and Navigation Engineering, Engineering and Management, Aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Computer Sciences and Information Technology, System Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications and Information Technologies, Mechatronics and Robotics, Agronomy, Food Products Engineering, Geodetic Engineering, Forestry, Horticulture, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Informatics, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology, Physical 星空视频 and Sports, Kinetic Therapy , Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
3500 |
4500 |
|
Law, Administrative Sciences, Communication Sciences, Sociology, Social Assistance, International Relations and European Studies, Political Sciences, Language and Literature, Applied Modern Language, Philosophy, History, Theology, 星空视频 Sciences, Business Administration, Cybernetics, Statistics and Information Systems in Economy, Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Economy and Foreign Affairs |
3000 |
4500 |
|
Visual Arts, Music, Contemporary Romanian Musical Arts |
4500 |
- |
|
Musical performance – canto, Musical performance – musical instruments, Theatre and Performing Arts, Performing Arts – acting, Cultural Management and Entrepreneurship |
7000 |
- |
|
Audiovisual communication: screenwriting, media advertising, filmology) |
10000 |
- |
II. Romanian Language Preparatory Year
|
Field of Study |
Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree/ Residency/ Postsecondary Studies, (EUR/year) |
Doctoral Degree, Postgraduate Studies (EUR/year) |
|
Automotive Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transport Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Maritime and Navigation Engineering, Engineering and Management, Aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Computer Sciences and Information Technology, System Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications and Information Technologies, Mechatronics and Robotics, Agronomy, Food Products Engineering, Geodetic Engineering, Forestry, Horticulture, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Informatics, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology, Physical 星空视频 and Sports, Kinetic Therapy , Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
2500 |
3500 |
|
Architecture |
3200 |
4500 |
|
Law, Administrative Sciences, Communication Sciences, Sociology, Social Assistance, International Relations and European Studies, Political Sciences, Language and Literature, Applied Modern Language, Philosophy, History, Theology, 星空视频 Sciences, Business Administration, Cybernetics, Statistics and Information Systems in Economy, Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Economy and Foreign Affairs |
2000 |
2900 |
|
Medicine |
3000 |
4100 |
|
Visual Arts, Music, Contemporary Romanian Musical Arts |
4000 |
5300 |
|
Musical performance – canto, Musical performance – musical instruments, Theatre and Performing Arts, Performing Arts – acting, Cultural Management and Entrepreneurship |
7000 |
9300 |
|
Audiovisual communication: screenwriting, media advertising, filmology) |
9000 |
11700 |
Forms:
- Anexa 2B - Application form (for the issuance of the letter of acceptance to studies)
- ANNEX 7 – Confirmation Form (for candidates originating in non-EU countries)
- Doctoral Schools and accredited fields
Contact
Department of International Relations (DRI)
Address: 13 A.I. Cuza Street, 200585 Craiova, Main Buidling, 2nd floor, Room 445
Email: relint@ucv.ro
Phone. /Fax Room 445: +40 251 419 030