Applications are now open for Romanian ARICE Scholars 2026/27. This scholarship is offered by the Romanian Association of Foreign Investment and Trade (ARICE) and the Ministry of Education. Every year, scholarships are offered to international students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree at accredited public universities in Romania. Students from most countries are eligible to apply, in addition to those from European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states. There is no application fee. Selected students will also receive a free one-year Romanian language course to help them learn and understand the Romanian language before starting their studies.
More information on scholarship requirements, benefits, and the application process is provided below.
Details About the ARICE Scholarship 2026 in Romania
- Host Country: Romania
- Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Funded by: Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade (ARICE) and the Ministry of Education
- Number of Scholarships: 40
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 12th June 2026
Financial Benefits
- Monthly stipend
- No Registration Fee
- Free Accommodation
- Medical assistance
- Free Romanian language prep year
- Free local and domestic transport
- Full tuition coverage (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)
Priority Areas
- Priority given to applicants in:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Technical Sciences
- Oil & Gas
- Economics & Business Administration
- Other fields considered
Scholarship Duration
- Bachelor’s: 3-6 years
- Master’s: 1.5-2 years
- Postgraduate/Residency: 3-6 years
- Doctoral: 3-5 years
- Note: Dental medicine, stomatology, and pharmacy are excluded from scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria
- The grant is open to all citizens except those from the European Union.
- Priority is given to citizens of non-EU and non-EFTA countries.
- Romanian citizens are not eligible.
- Citizens applying for asylum in Romania are not eligible.
- Citizens with a long-term residence permit in Romania are not eligible.
Required Documents
- Photographs
- Medical Certificate
- Curriculum Vitae
- Application Forms
- Letter of Recommendation
- Academic Documents (Diplomas, Transcripts)
- Declaration of Non-benefit (Annex 3)
- Identity Documents (Passport, ID, Birth Certificate)
Note for Applicants
- The Ministry of Education and Research makes final decisions about bursaries.
- Results are posted on the ARICE website and emailed to successful applicants.
How to Apply?
Candidates need to read and download all the files (Annexure 1, 2, 3) and the application file from the official website. The application process is mentioned in the link given below.
