MBBS in Romania 2026: Fees, Top Universities & Eligibility

MBBS in Romania is a six-year, English-taught medical degree at NMC-recognised, EU-accredited public universities such as Carol Davila University, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca and Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timișoara. For Indian students who clear NEET-UG but cannot secure a government-college seat at home, it offers a European medical degree at a cost that is often lower than a private Indian college, with a straightforward, entrance-exam-based admission process. This guide covers Romania's leading universities, real 2026 tuition figures, eligibility, and how the degree is recognised once you graduate.

Key Takeaways

• MBBS in Romania is a six-year, English-taught medical degree at EU-accredited universities; students who studied in English medium do not need TOEFL, though some universities accept IELTS as proof of proficiency.
• Romania's most established universities for international medical students are Carol Davila University (Bucharest, founded 1857), Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Cluj-Napoca, founded 1919) and Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Timișoara, founded 1945).
• 2026 annual tuition for English-medium medicine in Romania typically runs EUR 9,000-10,000, among the more affordable EU options futureMBBS works with.
• A valid NEET-UG qualifying score is mandatory for every Indian student under NMC's FMGL 2021 regulations, regardless of which Romanian university is chosen.
• futureMBBS places students in nine EU partner countries, of which Romania is one, with on-the-ground admission and visa support in partner university cities.

Why Study MBBS in Romania?

Romania combines EU-regulated medical training with some of the lowest tuition and living costs among futureMBBS's partner countries. Programmes are taught fully in English, entrance requirements are exam-based rather than subjective, and degrees carry EU-wide recognition under Directive 2005/36/EC once the university is NMC-recognised. Romania's university cities are also known for large, established international-student communities, which makes the transition easier for first-time students abroad.

What Are the Best Medical Universities for MBBS in Romania?

Carol Davila is Romania's oldest and most prestigious medical university, admitting through online interviews held between April and June each year. Iuliu Hațieganu, named after the Romanian physician Iuliu Hațieganu, and Victor Babeș, named after the pathologist Victor Babeș, both run full six-year English-medium programmes in human medicine and dentistry, with degrees recognised across the EU. All three follow the accreditation standards set by Romania's national higher-education quality agency, ARACIS, and are listed on the World Directory of Medical Schools, the record NMC checks when assessing a foreign medical degree.

Eligibility Criteria for MBBS in Romania

1. Academic qualification: Class 12 completed with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) as core subjects.
2. NEET-UG: a valid qualifying NEET-UG score, mandatory under NMC's FMGL 2021 regulations with no country exception.
3. English proficiency: no TOEFL is required if your prior education was in English medium; some universities request an IELTS certificate instead.
4. University entrance test: most Romanian medical universities test Biology, Chemistry and sometimes Physics before granting admission.

How Much Does MBBS in Romania Cost?

A six-year MBBS in Romania typically costs roughly INR 45-90 lakh all-in, including tuition and living expenses, broadly in line with futureMBBS's other EU partner countries and usually below a private Indian medical college seat (commonly INR 50-90 lakh or more, often with additional donation-linked charges). Living costs in Romania are among the more affordable in the EU, though currency movements mean any figure should be confirmed against the university's current fee schedule before you commit. See our full MBBS abroad fees breakdown for country-by-country comparisons.

How Long Does the MBBS Program in Romania Take?

The MBBS (human medicine) programme in Romania runs six years, structured as five years of classroom and clinical-science study followed by a supervised internship year that gives students real hospital experience before graduation, matching the format used across futureMBBS's other MBBS abroad partner countries.

Is a Romanian MBBS Degree Recognised in India?

Yes, provided the university is listed on the World Directory of Medical Schools and the course runs at least 54 months in English plus a 12-month internship at the same institution, per NMC's FMGL 2021 regulations. Graduates must also clear the FMGE screening test to register with an Indian state medical council. Carol Davila, Iuliu Hațieganu and Victor Babeș all meet this standard, and their graduates go on to practise across the EU or return to India after clearing FMGE.

Studying medicine abroad works best with structured, on-the-ground guidance. futureMBBS offers hassle-free admission counselling, fast-tracked visa processing and post-arrival support for students heading to any of its 9 EU partner countries, including Romania; you can book a free consultation to check your NEET score against a university's current entrance requirements before you apply.