Useful Information

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.

1. Choose your program and university

Browse through Moldova’s public and private universities, compare programmes and languages of instruction (Romanian, English, Russian), and pick the one that suits your goals.

2. Prepare your documents

You will typically need:

• Passport (valid at least 6 months)
• Diploma(s) and transcripts (authenticated)
• Language certificate (if applicable)
• Motivation letter or CV (some universities)
• Medical certificate
• Application form

3. Submit your application

Most universities use government portal eAdmitere and accept only online applications.

4. Pay fees (if accepted)

If accepted, you’ll receive a conditional offer and be asked to pay the first semester tuition fee to secure your place.

5. Get your invitation letter

Once payment is confirmed, your university will issue an official invitation letter that allows you to apply for a student visa (if needed).

6. Apply for a visa and prepare to travel

Follow the visa application process (see Visa & Arrival page) and plan your travel to Moldova!

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

• Romanian – the official language of instruction in most public programmes
• English – available in a growing number of programmes, especially in medicine, IT, business, and international relations
• Russian – widely used in universities and daily life

Language preparatory courses (6–12 months) are available for those who want to improve their Romanian or English before starting a degree.

Application periods usually run from June to August for autumn intake. Some universities have additional intake sessions in February.

Always check with your chosen university for exact deadlines and procedures.

Yes. International students in Moldova can:

• Work part-time (up to 20 hours/week) during the academic year
• Work full-time during holidays
• Apply for internships or research assistantships through the university

Note: A work permit may be required for formal employment; your university can help guide you through this process.

After completing your studies, you may:

• Extend your residence permit for job-seeking or internships
• Apply for employment in Moldova if you receive a valid job offer
• Continue to a Master’s or PhD programme
• Use your Moldova degree to pursue further studies or employment elsewhere in Europe