Did you know Romania is the birthplace of the Dracula stories?
Why don't you study in Romania for your higher education?
Dive below for the complete guide on Study Abroad in Romania for Pakistani Students!
1. Introduction to Romania
In the European Union, Romania is the 9th largest country by area.
It shares its borders with Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine, and the Republic of Moldova.
Pakistan is 2 hours ahead of Romania. The currency of Romania is Romanian Lei.
The vast Black Sea connects Romania from the South-East. It has a population of more than 20 million people.
The capital city of Romania is Bucharest where about 10% of the entire population of Romania lives.
Did you know Bucharest was once called "Paris of the East"?
Romania occupies a distinctive position on the global map where it links the Eastern and Western world. This makes Romania the hub for trade and economics.
Moreover, the rich and affluent culture, hotspot of tourism, historical monuments, ancient sites, the largest salt mines, high mountains, and beaches make Romania a perfect destination for study abroad.
2. Education in Romania
The Bologna system is followed by the Romanian higher education system. This is the standardization of education in Europe of the degree programs of Bachelor (3 years), Masters (2 years), and Doctoral degree (3 years).
The Romania higher education system also follows the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Through this scheme, students can transfer some of their course credits to study in other European universities.
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If you are proficient in other languages than English you can also study in languages of French, German, Hungarian, and Romanian.
You have to provide an English language proficiency test certificate of IELTS or TOEFL (if applicable).
There are two semesters in one academic year in Romania:
- Spring Semester (March to July)
- Autumn Semester (October to mid-February)
Each semester is around 14 weeks long with 24 to 28 hours of class time per week.
3. Fields and Institutions Pakistani Students Apply in Romania
- University of Bucharest
- University of Iasi
- University of POLITEHNICA of Bucharest (UPB)
- Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
- West University of Timisoara
- Transylvania University of Brasov
In Romania, the majority of the Pakistani Students apply in domains of below for higher educational degree:
- Business Administration
- Medicine
- Architecture
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Engineering
- Arts and Film making courses
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Management Sciences
- Tourism
- Finance and Marketing
4. Study Visa for Romania for Pakistani Students
You can apply for it once you receive your Acceptance/Offer Letter from the Romanian University and the approval from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport in Romania.
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It takes about 2 months to process and approve your study visa for Romania.
You have to apply at the Romanian Embassy or Romanian Diplomatic Missions Abroad (consulate).
5. Documents Required for Romania Study Visa
- Valid travel documents [passport and airline ticket to Romania worth 85 PKR (subject to change)]
- Acceptance Letter from the Ministry of Education of Romania and the Romanian University
- Proof one-year tuition fee submission
- Proof of Bank Statement indicating 2,000 to 2,500 Euros for your expenses of the entire trip
- Health insurance certificate
- Marriage certificate (if married)
- Legal Certificate (indicating your clear criminal record)
6. Job Opportunities in Romania
If you think you can manage your studies and want to work more part-time hours, then you require a formal work permit.
This work permit along with a residency permit can be obtained by registering yourself in the nearest Romanian Immigration Office on arrival.
| Residence Permit fee | 240 lei (RON) |
| The registration fee for Residence Permit | 3 lei (RON) |
| Extension of Residence Permit | 120 EURO |
Learning and speaking in the fluent Romanian language, increases your employment opportunities and rates.
You can work part-time with good pay in call centers, gas stations, restaurants, sales jobs in shopping malls, IT departments, work as paid interns in offices, etc.
After graduating from the Romanian university, you can apply for Permanent Residency and Citizenship to expand your professional career chances.
7. Living and Tuition Expenses of Study in Romania
The accommodation expenses per month in Romania for Pakistani students are:
- As a paying guest (100-150 Euros)
- Apartment sharing or renting (150-300)
- On-campus dormitory (60 Euros)
On average, your monthly expenses will be around RON 1,400 to RON 3,300. This estimated cost covers your rent, food expenditure, travel price, and utility bills.
The estimated division of monthly expenses is given below:-
| Accommodation | €150–300 |
| Food | €150–200 |
| Travel | €100-150 |
| Medical insurance | € 10 |
| Internet | €20 |
| Books and other menial expenditures | €100 |
Note: If you are below the age of 26, then your medical insurance bill is covered within your tuition fee.
8. Why Study in Romania for Pakistani Students?
- High-quality education
- Worldwide recognized degrees and institutions
- Comparatively easy schooling than other European nations
- Low tuition cost as compared to other UK and USA educational institutes
- Affordable cost of living
- Can study in multiple languages as per ability
- Romania is the home to 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites making it a nucleus for tourism
- Students are facilitated with discounts (transport, entry tickets, museum, cafes, etc)
- Romania ranked at 48 positions globally for good air quality
- Low crime rate
- A diverse cultural social environment
- Romania has 4 beautiful seasons similar to that of Pakistani; Summer, Winter, Autumn, and Spring
- For recreational and entertainment, you can always visit galleries, festival exhibits, cinema, hiking, trekking, skiing, beach, etc.
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