Romania’s cheap tuition and cheaper living expenses in comparison to several Western European nations are making it a more and more attractive choice for international students. Degrees from Romanian universities are accepted throughout the EU, and scholarship opportunities are frequently less competitive than those offered by large international programs like DAAD or Erasmus Mundus.
International students looking for fully supported higher education options in Europe can now apply for the Romania ARICE Scholarships 2026. The scholarship program, which is administered by Romania’s Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade (ARICE), helps non-EU students who want to study for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees at Romanian universities in the 2026–2027 academic year.
Romania has been a popular study destination for students seeking an inexpensive, government-funded education due to the rising expense of education throughout Europe. By paying for significant educational costs and granting access to globally recognized credentials and top-notch academic programs, the ARICE Scholarship lessens the financial burden of studying in the European Union.
With great academic and research opportunities in topics including engineering, agriculture, economics, energy studies, and industrial sciences, the scholarship is especially well-suited for students interested in practical and technological fields.
Host Country: Romania
Funded By: The Romania’s Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade (ARICE)
University: Romania Universities
Opportunity Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be nationals of nations that are not members of the European Union.
- Candidates should have a solid educational background and a stellar academic record.
- Students must apply to a recognized Romanian university for an approved bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program.
- As part of the application procedure, candidates must provide the needed academic, personal, and identity documentation.
- Candidates for master’s and doctoral degrees may need to complete extra prerequisites related to their university, program, or supervisor.
- Documents may need official legalization, notarization, or permitted translation prior to submission, depending on the applicant’s place of origin.
- Candidates should make sure that every document they provide is accurate, full, and submitted by the application deadline.
- Since the scholarship is given to academically qualified applicants on a competitive basis, fulfilling the minimum eligibility requirements does not ensure selection.
Benefits:
- Complete exemption from paying tuition for the duration of the chosen degree program
- A monthly allowance to assist students with housing and personal costs while they are enrolled in school
- Depending on university regulations, accommodation help can take the form of free or heavily discounted admission to university residence halls.
- For students who must study Romanian before starting their academic program, there is a free year of preparation.
- Possibility of attending reputable Romanian public colleges and earning degrees recognized around the world
- Higher education opportunity supported by the government that enables students to pursue reasonably priced studies in Europe
- Access to top-notch academic programs, research facilities, and global learning environments
- Studying in Romania offers the opportunity to explore European culture, student life, and professional networking chances.
Deadline: 12 June 2026
