Study medicine in Romania in English and French

There are 9 universities where you can study medicine in Romania - 4 of them offer medical studies in English and French, while 5 of them only in English.

Healthcare systems are more often put to test all over the world. In this context, studying medicine became a theme in great demand. It offers great satisfaction for those who aspire to a fulfilling professional career - hundreds of international students come to study medicine in Romania every year.

Many countries started developing programs for those who want to study medicine. Among them, Romania - a country with a long and rich tradition in this field:

- we can mention the discovery of the insulin and the first anti-aging products as Romania's top medical discoveries;

- Victor Babes, one of the biggest scientists in this country, is also considered an influential biologist. He wrote the first treaty of bacteriology in the world. Other inputs to the international science were attributed to him, especially in the discovery of new vaccines.

Here are some of the advantages taken into account by those who study medicine in Romania:

- around 6,000 € / year tuition fees;- transparent entry requirements;- medical courses available in both English and French;- departments of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Balneo-Physio-Kinetotherapy;- validated certifications in all EU/EEA and recognized worldwide;- strong tradition in European medicine;- fast connection worldwide through the country’s airports;- accredited research and innovation centers.

The 4 Romanian cities where you can study medicine in Romania in both English and French are Timisoara, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi and Arad.

Here is a quick guide for each of them:

Study Medicine in Timisoara (English and French)

Timisoara is a city with 300.000 inhabitants and a cultural environment for its students.

Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy is the city's medical school. It comprises three faculties: Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. The first two offer courses in both English and French, while the last one only in French.

There are around 7000 people who study medicine in Timisoara every year. They all find very helpful the practical approach to the subjects of study. There is also a strong relationship between the medical school and the hospitals in the area. Top research laboratories and modern facilities built a great environment for study.

Study medicine in Transylvania's biggest city: Cluj Napoca (English and French)

The largest city in Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca has a top medical university. Here you will find courses both in English and French. The Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy was established in the 16th century.

Being the top medical center in the area, Cluj-Napoca offers a large base of study. This is well appreciated by those who study medicine in Romania. The same happens with the graduates who want to deepen their clinical studies.

In 2019 Cluj-Napoca was the best-ranked city in Romania in the global Quality of Life Index. Categories analyzed were safety, cost of living, traffic commute time, climate and pollution.

The streets have plenty of coffee shops and decent places for eating. The artistic and cultural life is very active in this city. In recent years, some of Europe's biggest electronic music festivals were held here. They helped to establish Cluj-Napoca as a capital for the youth.

The country's most appreciated medical school: Iasi (English and French)

Iasi is the second most inhabited city in the country, after the capital Bucharest. Those who study medicine in Romania praise this city as a medical and academic center. Iasi is the largest city in the eastern part of the country. The region has a cold Russian climate. Here you will discover some of the most fascinating Romanian traditions.

The Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy is the city's medical school. It offers an autonomous faculty in balneotherapy, physio-kinesiotherapy, and rehabilitation - these courses are only in English.

Medicine and dentistry are also available in both English and French. This school is the most renowned medical university in Romania. The professionalism of the academic staff and the higher standards are strong points.

Study medicine in a young and dynamic environment: Arad  (English and French)

In the western part of the country, there is the most recent university in this list. The ‘Vasile Goldis’ Western University in Arad is very close to Timisoara. It began its activity in 1990.

It is a specific medical environment for those who study medicine in Romania. Dynamism and open-minded attitudes are among the advantages of this medical school. The university has medicine, pharmacy and dentistry schools.

Medicine is the only one with courses in both English and French. The other two are available only in Romanian.

Not so student-oriented as the former ones, Arad is the smallest and the quietest city in this list. Here you will find an interesting sports life. Famous teams represent the community in basketball, football, and rugby.

It is the closest Romanian town to Western Europe. The city has direct connections with Budapest and Wien through the motorway and train.

The cities in this list are not by far as big as Bucharest, the capital city of Romania. Despite this fact, they all have international airports.

Living costs are almost the same in each of them and are quite affordable. An international student will need around 400 euros/month to live in these cities.

There are other 5 Universities in Romania where you can study medicine in English, as follows:- "George Emil Palade" University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology - Targu Mures;- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Bucharest;- University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Craiova;- Ovidius University of Constanta Medicine - Constanta (on the sea side);- University of Oradea - Oradea.

A fulfilling European student life awaits your application. Find out more about the other Romanian cities in which you can study medicine in our next articles.

Head over to HEdu Guide and to see a list with all Romanian Universities.

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