Why Bangladeshi Students Choose Romania
Romania is a genuine EU member state offering English-medium MBBS (MD) programs at long-established public medical universities, at a fraction of the cost of Western Europe — and a degree recognised across the entire European Union.
রোমানিয়া একটি প্রকৃত EU সদস্য রাষ্ট্র, যেখানে দীর্ঘপ্রতিষ্ঠিত পাবলিক মেডিকেল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে ইংরেজি মাধ্যমে MBBS (MD) প্রোগ্রাম পশ্চিম ইউরোপের তুলনায় অনেক কম খরচে পাওয়া যায়।
No Romanian embassy in Dhaka: Bangladeshi applicants must apply for their student visa through the Embassy of Romania in New Delhi, India — factor this extra travel step into your planning timeline.
ঢাকায় রোমানিয়ার দূতাবাস নেই: ভিসার জন্য নয়াদিল্লির রোমানিয়া দূতাবাসে আবেদন করতে হবে।
Universities & Popular Programs
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Bucharest)
Romania's most prominent medical university, with a long-running English-medium MD program for international students.
Iuliu Hațieganu University (Cluj-Napoca)
Highly regarded medical school with an established international student community.
Victor Babeș University (Timișoara)
Popular for its English-medium MD and Dental Medicine programs.
Grigore T. Popa University (Iași)
One of Romania's oldest medical universities, offering English-taught Medicine and Dentistry.
Popular Fields
জনপ্রিয় বিষয়সমূহ: Medicine (MD), Dental Medicine, Pharmacy.
Tuition & Living Costs
| Item | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Medicine (MD) tuition per year | €5,000 - €7,000 |
| Total program (6 years) | €30,000 - €42,000 |
| Living costs per month | €300 - €500 |
Smaller university cities like Iași and Cluj-Napoca are generally cheaper for accommodation than Bucharest.
ইয়াশি ও ক্লুজ-নাপোকার মতো ছোট শহরে থাকা-খরচ বুখারেস্টের চেয়ে কম।
Scholarships & Funding
Romanian Government Scholarships — a limited number of bilateral scholarship places are occasionally available through Ministry of Foreign Affairs agreements, though most Medicine seats are self-funded.
Medicine is mostly self-financed — budget for the full 6-year tuition and living costs, since dedicated scholarships specifically for international Medicine students are uncommon.
Visa & Work Rights — Full Step-by-Step Guide
Required Documents
- Valid passport.
- Letter of Acceptance for studies from the Romanian Ministry of Education.
- Proof of payment of the tuition fee for at least one academic year.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the entire period of stay.
- Police Clearance Certificate (apostilled or attested).
- Travel medical insurance for the entire duration of the visa.
- Proof of accommodation (e.g. a dormitory confirmation letter).
- Parental consent, for applicants under 18.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Apply and receive your Letter of Acceptance from the Romanian Ministry of Education (via your chosen university).
- Pay your first year's tuition and arrange the accommodation confirmation your visa application will need.
- Apply through the Romanian E-VIZA portal, filling in the application online and uploading all required documents for a preliminary consular check.
- Once your E-VIZA application is validated, schedule an appointment with the Embassy of Romania in New Delhi, India — the mission responsible for Bangladeshi applicants.
- Travel to New Delhi for your visa interview and to submit original documents and your passport.
- Pay the visa fee (€120, non-refundable) as instructed during the process.
- Collect your passport with the visa once processing is complete.
Fees Summary
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Long-stay student visa (Type D/SD) | €120 (non-refundable) |
Responsible Embassy (for submission)
Embassy of Romania in New Delhi
D 6/6, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi - 110057, India
Application Tips
- Budget for a trip to New Delhi in your planning timeline and costs, since there is no Romanian mission in Dhaka.
- Get your Police Clearance Certificate apostilled well in advance — this step can take longer than expected.
- Prepare for a consular interview at the New Delhi embassy, which is usually required.
Work Rights
Non-EU students in Romania are generally permitted limited part-time work (broadly aligned with common EU norms of around 20 hours/week) once a residence permit is obtained after arrival — confirm the exact current allowance with the local immigration office (Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări) once in the country.
EU-এর সাধারণ নিয়ম অনুযায়ী, বাসস্থান পারমিট পাওয়ার পর সীমিত খণ্ডকালীন কাজ (প্রায় সপ্তাহে ২০ ঘণ্টা) করা যেতে পারে।
Language Requirements
| Program | IELTS (typical) | PTE Academic (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| English-taught MD/Dental Medicine | 6.0 - 6.5 | 50 - 58 |
Some universities accept an English-medium HSC background with an admissions interview instead of a formal IELTS/PTE score — confirm the exact policy with your chosen university.
Application Timeline (October Intake)
Application & Acceptance
Apply to your chosen university and receive your Ministry of Education Letter of Acceptance.
E-VIZA
Complete the E-VIZA online application and document upload.
New Delhi Visa Appointment
Travel to New Delhi for your visa interview and document submission.
Arrival
Arrive in time for orientation before the academic year begins.
FAQ
Is a Romanian medical degree recognised across the EU? Yes — as an EU member state's degree, it is recognised throughout the European Union, though practising in Bangladesh still requires separate BM&DC verification.
Why do I need to go to New Delhi? Romania does not maintain a resident embassy in Bangladesh, so the New Delhi mission handles visa applications for Bangladeshi citizens.
Can I work part-time during my studies? Limited part-time work is generally possible once you have a Romanian residence permit, subject to local immigration rules confirmed after arrival.