If you have completed secondary school (for Bachelor’s), a university degree (for Master’s), or a Master’s (for doctoral studies), you are generally eligible to apply to Moldovan universities.

To qualify, you must:

• Hold a recognized diploma or certificate that is valid for university admission in your country.
• Have a sufficient level of language proficiency (Romanian, English, or Russian, depending on the program).
• Submit authenticated (apostilled or legalized) copies of your diplomas.
• Be able to provide proof of funds to support your studies and stay.

Don’t worry—if your documents are in another language, they can be translated into Romanian or English as part of the application process.

If you are a citizen of the European Union, EFTA, CIS, Turkey, or several other partner countries, you may enter Moldova visa-free for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). However, if you plan to study for a full academic programme, you will still need to obtain a long-stay student visa (Type D/BS) and a residence permit after arrival.

Citizens from countries not covered by a visa-free regime must apply for a visa before entering Moldova, regardless of study duration.

Fees vary by field (e.g., medicine is higher than humanities) and by university. Exact fees are listed on each university’s website.

Living costs

Moldova offers one of the lowest student living costs in Europe. You can live comfortably on a monthly budget of €400–450, including:

• Student dormitory: €40–60
• Meals: €100–150
• Public transport: €5–10
• Internet & phone: €5–8