Study Medicine and Dentistry in Bucharest – Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Bucharest, Romania
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest in Bucharest (Romania): English-taught Medicine and Dentistry programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine and Dentistry
Tuition fees
approx. 5,000–6,000 EUR per semester
Duration
6 years
Language of instruction
English, French
Admission process
Application through Medschool Experts; entrance examination required
Intake
October
Recognition
Automatically recognised across the EU
Living costs
approx. 500–700 EUR per month
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest is Romania’s most prestigious medical university, with a history dating back to 1857. Named after the pioneering French-Romanian physician Carol Davila, the university offers internationally accredited programmes in Medicine and Dentistry taught in English for international students. It is closely affiliated with major university hospitals in Bucharest, providing students with extensive clinical training opportunities.
- Requirement: General higher-education entrance qualification and entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Check in a free study consultation whether we can support your application to this university.
Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Medicine (MD): The six-year programme is taught in English and leads to a medical degree recognised throughout the EU. Clinical training takes place at the university’s affiliated teaching hospitals in Bucharest.
- Dentistry: The six-year programme is taught in English and leads to a dental degree recognised throughout the EU.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The six-year Medicine and Dentistry programmes at Carol Davila University are divided into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The initial years cover the foundational sciences — anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology — while the later years focus on clinical rotations at Bucharest’s major university hospitals. Both programmes are conducted entirely in English.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
Admission requires a general higher-education entrance qualification and a written entrance examination. Medschool Experts supports you throughout the application process, including document preparation and help understanding what to expect from the entrance examination. Get in touch to find out more and book a free study consultation.
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Preparing properly with Medschool Experts
We support you throughout the application process, including preparing your documents and helping you understand what to expect from the entrance examination. As Romania is an EU member state, the degree is automatically recognised throughout the EU. We guide you through every step and remain your point of contact after your studies begin.
Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
Tuition fees at Carol Davila University are highly competitive by EU standards. Bucharest offers a relatively affordable cost of living compared to Western European capitals, while providing all the amenities of a major European city.
- Tuition fees: Approx. €6,000–9,000 per year
- Living costs: Approx. €500–700 per month
Degree recognition and career prospects
As Romania is a member state of the European Union, degrees from Carol Davila University are automatically recognised throughout the EU under the EU Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications (2005/36/EC). Graduates wishing to practise outside the EU should confirm recognition requirements with the relevant national authority in their target country.
Alumni now practising internationally
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The city as a place to study medicine
Bucharest is Romania’s capital and largest city, home to nearly 2 million people. Often called “Little Paris” for its elegant Belle époque architecture, the city offers a vibrant cultural life, a dynamic restaurant and nightlife scene, and excellent transport connections throughout Europe. Bucharest combines the energy of a modern European capital with a cost of living significantly lower than in Western Europe.
- Capital city of Romania; population nearly 2 million
- Known for its elegant architecture and vibrant cultural scene
- Affordable cost of living by EU standards
- Excellent international transport connections
About the author
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Federally recognised dentist, founder and owner of Medschool Experts
Marcel Kloos founded the company while still studying abroad himself; since then more than 500 study places have been arranged. Originally from Stuttgart, he studied dentistry in Sofia from 2015 to 2021 and is a federally recognised dentist.
He now lives in Bern and runs the company full-time as its owner. He visits the partner universities in person on a regular basis.
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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
- Is the degree recognised in the EU? Yes — as an EU member state, degrees from Romanian universities are automatically recognised across the EU.
- Is an entrance examination required? Yes — applicants must pass a written entrance examination, typically in Biology and Chemistry.
- Are both Medicine and Dentistry available in English? Yes — both programmes are offered with English-language instruction for international students.
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