Study Medicine or Dentistry in Galați, Romania
Study Medicine and Dentistry in Romania — EU-recognised degrees, English-taught
“Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Faculty of Medicine in Galați (Romania): English-taught Medicine programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine and Dentistry
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 „Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați is a public university in south-eastern Romania. Its Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy offers Medicine and Dentistry programmes taught in English, accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education and recognised across the European Union. The faculty provides modern lecture facilities and clinical training at affiliated hospitals in Galați.
- 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.
- Dentistry: The Dentistry programme leads to the dental degree (DMD). Students study oral medicine, dental anatomy, and clinical dentistry, with hands-on training in the university’s dental clinics.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
Both the Medicine and Dentistry programmes take six years to complete. In Medicine, the first three years are devoted to the preclinical sciences, while the final three years focus on clinical rotations in hospitals and outpatient settings. The Dentistry programme follows a similar structure, combining oral medicine and surgery theory with hands-on clinical practice in the faculty’s dental clinics.
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
Galați is a port city on the Danube in south-eastern Romania, close to the borders with Moldova. The city has a long maritime heritage and a large student community. The cost of living in Galați is among the lowest in Romania, and the surrounding region offers easy access to the Danube Delta, one of Europe’s most important nature reserves.
- Galați — port city on the Danube; very affordable living costs; gateway to the Danube Delta nature reserve; strong student community.
About the author
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
Are the Medicine and Dentistry degrees recognised in the EU?
Yes. As Romania is an EU member state, degrees from accredited Romanian universities are automatically recognised throughout the EU.
What language are the programmes taught in?
Both programmes are 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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