Study Medicine and Dentistry in Craiova – University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova
University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova · Craiova, Romania
University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova in Craiova (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. 4,000–5,000 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. 300–500 EUR per month
Total students
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Why study medicine here?
The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova is a state medical university in south-western Romania offering internationally accredited programmes in Medicine and Dentistry. English-taught tracks are available for international students. The university maintains close ties with the County Emergency Hospital and other clinical partners in Craiova, providing students with comprehensive practical training throughout their studies.
- 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.
Programmes and languages 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 is carried out at the County Emergency Hospital and other affiliated facilities in Craiova.
- Dentistry: The six-year programme is taught in English and leads to a dental degree recognised throughout the EU.
Study conditions and campus life
The six-year Medicine and Dentistry programmes at UMF Craiova are divided into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The first years are devoted to the foundational sciences — anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology — while the later years focus on clinical training at the university’s affiliated hospitals in Craiova. Both programmes are taught entirely in English.
Admission and entrance exam
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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- Unterstützung beim Wechsel nach Deutschland
- Begleitung bis zum Berufseinstieg in DE oder CH
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
Craiova offers a very low cost of living even by Romanian standards, making UMF Craiova one of the most affordable options for studying Medicine or Dentistry in the EU. Tuition fees are competitive, and day-to-day expenses for students are minimal.
- Tuition fees: Approx. €4,500–6,500 per year
- Living costs: Approx. €300–500 per month
Recognition and career prospects
As Romania is a member state of the European Union, degrees from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova 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
Craiova is a city of around 270,000 inhabitants in the Oltenia region of south-western Romania. As a major regional hub, it offers a lively cultural scene with theatres, museums, and parks, as well as excellent transport links to Bucharest and beyond. Students benefit from a welcoming university city atmosphere and some of the lowest living costs in the EU.
- Major regional city in south-western Romania; population approx. 270,000
- Lively cultural scene with theatres, museums, and parks
- Very low cost of living by EU standards
- Good transport connections to Bucharest
About the author
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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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Frequently asked questions about 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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