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From the moment you decide until you sit in the lecture hall — here is the complete path with no ambiguity, including the real timing for each stage.
Why does applying early matter? Dormitory places are limited and filled on a first-come basis, and some high-demand programs like medicine fill up before the deadline. Additionally, preparing, translating and certifying documents can take a month or more in some countries. Those who start in February or March have far wider options than those who wait until July.
Start by determining what you genuinely want to study, then compare universities offering that major in terms of fees, language of instruction, and city. Don't pick a university just for its reputation — choose what fits your grades, budget, and career goal. At this stage we provide a free assessment of your profile clarifying your realistic chances for each option.
This stage is practically the longest and delays students the most. You need your high school certificate, transcript, birth certificate, medical report, and passport — all translated into English or Romanian and certified by your country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Certification alone can take weeks, so begin immediately after choosing your university and don't postpone it.
View the full document listOnce documents are complete, the file is sent to the university's admissions office along with its specific application form. Each university has its own form and precise requirements, and any omission or filling error may send the file back to square one. We handle this stage entirely and review every document before submission.
The university reviews your file and issues the Letter of Acceptance if you meet the requirements. This stage normally takes between 40 and 90 days from the official submission date, depending on the university and the application season. This letter is the single most important document in your entire journey — without it you cannot apply for a visa. We follow up with the admissions office weekly until it is issued and send it to you immediately upon receipt.
With your acceptance letter in hand, you book an appointment at the Romanian embassy in your country and apply for a student visa (type D). The file requires proof of sufficient funds, health insurance, a housing contract, and a passport valid for at least one year. Visa processing usually takes two to four weeks and may extend during peak season — so book your embassy appointment as soon as you receive the acceptance letter.
The academic year in Romania begins in early October. We recommend arriving one or two weeks earlier to arrange housing, get to know the city, and complete your final university registration. We help secure housing before your arrival and provide practical information about your university city.
A visa delay or emergency does not necessarily mean losing the year. Most Romanian universities grant a final registration deadline extending to December or January, so a student who arrives late can still join the semester and finalize their registration within that window. The period varies by university, so it is important to contact us immediately if any delay occurs so we can review your situation with the university and determine the best available option.
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