Study Medicine in Arad – Western University of Arad
Study Medicine in Romania — EU-recognised degree, English-taught
“Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad in Arad (Romania): English-taught Medicine programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine
Tuition fees
on request
Duration
6 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Application through Medschool Experts; entrance examination required
Intake
October
Recognition
Living costs
Approx. €400–600/month
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
The „Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad is a private accredited university in western Romania. Its Faculty of Medicine offers a six-year Medicine programme taught in English, recognised by the Romanian Ministry of Education and automatically valid across the European Union. The university maintains clinical affiliations with hospitals in Arad, providing students with hands-on patient experience from the early clinical years.
- 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: The Medicine programme leads to the medical degree (MD). The preclinical phase covers the natural-science foundations; the clinical phase adds patient-facing work and practical training in hospitals.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The Medicine programme at Vasile Goldiș University takes six years to complete. The first three years cover the preclinical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology. The final three years are devoted to clinical training, with rotations across the main medical specialties at affiliated hospitals in Arad. Graduates receive a medical degree recognised throughout the EU.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
Admission requires a general higher-education entrance qualification and a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Medschool Experts supports you with document preparation and examination guidance. 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 are available on request — contact us for a current fee schedule.
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The city as a place to study medicine
Arad is a city in western Romania, near the border with Hungary. Its central European location, Austro-Hungarian heritage, and well-preserved architecture give it a distinctive character. The city is well connected to Budapest, Vienna, and other western European cities by road and rail. The cost of living is low compared to most of Europe, making Arad an affordable study destination.
- Arad — western Romania near the Hungarian border; Austro-Hungarian heritage; low cost of living; excellent connections to Budapest and Vienna.
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Marcel Kloos
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 Medicine degree recognised in the EU?
Yes. As Romania is an EU member state, medical degrees from accredited Romanian universities are automatically recognised throughout the EU.
What language is the programme taught in?
The programme is taught in English. Knowledge of Romanian is helpful for clinical placements but is not required for the programme itself.
Is there an entrance examination?
Yes. Admission requires a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Medschool Experts supports you with preparation and guidance.
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