Preparatory Year of Romanian Language for Refugees and Subsidiary Protection holders

Preparatory Year of Romanian Language

A one-year programme designed for international students who need Romanian language training before continuing their academic studies.

Quick Facts

Program Duration: 1 year

Language Requirement: B1

Minimum Admission Grade: 7/10

Application fee: €100

Tuition fee: 5.000 RON

Available Places: 20

Required Documents

Below you will find the documents required for your application. Download the checklist to keep track of your progress and review the complete document requirements.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded as coloured scans of the original documents and, where applicable, accompanied by the required authorised and notarised translations.

Application Documents

Identity Documents

Birth Certificate (and certified translation, if applicable)
International Passport (valid at least 6 months after day of enrolment)
Marriage Certificate/Court decision of name change (if there was a name change)
Proof of Permanent Residence in country of origin

Academic Documents

Applicable for Bachelor's Degree applicants:

Applicable for Master's Degree applicants:

High School Diploma (and certified translation, if applicable)
High School Transcript of Records (and certified translation, if applicable)
Bachelor's Degree Diploma (and certified translation, if applicable)
Bachelor's Degree Transcript of Records (and certified translation, if applicable)

Applicable for PhD Degree applicants:

High School Diploma (and certified translation, if applicable)
High School Transcript of Records (and certified translation, if applicable)
Bachelor's Degree Diploma (and certified translation, if applicable)
Bachelor's Degree Transcript of Records (and certified translation, if applicable)
Master's Degree Diploma (and certified translation, if applicable)
Master's Degree Transcript of Records (and certified translation, if applicable)

Medical Documents

Special Circumstances Documents

Important: Before submitting your documents, please ensure that all required documents are properly authenticated and translated, where applicable.

Documents issued in countries that are part of the Hague Convention must bear the Hague Apostille.
Documents issued in countries that are not part of the Hague Convention must be superlegalized by the competent authorities.

All study documents that are not originally issued in Romanian, English, or French must be accompanied by an authorized translation and legalized by a public notary.

Documents originally issued in Romanian, English, or French do not require translation; however, any required legalization procedures remain mandatory. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in delays or the rejection of your enrolment file.

📌 Recognition of Studies (CNRED)

Recognition of prior studies is mandatory before applying to the University of Bucharest. The recognition process is carried out by the National Centre for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas (CNRED).

Required documents:

Passport / ID copy
Diploma
Academic transcripts
Other supporting documents, as applicable

🔗 Apply for Recognition on the CNRED platform

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Accepted Language Certificates

Minimum Admission Grade

To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a qualification equivalent to the Romanian minimum admission grade of 7/10. The University of Bucharest evaluates each application individually based on the official academic documents submitted.

International Grade Equivalencies

Different countries use different grading systems. As a general guideline, a Romanian grade of 7/10 may correspond to:

Approximately 70% in percentage-based systems
A B grade in many letter-based systems
A Credit or equivalent classification in several international grading frameworks

These equivalencies are provided for guidance only and do not guarantee admission.

Important Information

All grade conversions are indicative and are intended to help applicants understand the minimum academic requirements. The final evaluation of qualifications is carried out by the University of Bucharest based on the official documents submitted, and the university reserves the right to determine the final academic equivalency.

What level of English is required?

Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency at B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Which English certificates are accepted?

Applicants may provide internationally recognised English language certificates as proof of proficiency, including:

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• Cambridge English Qualifications
• Pearson PTE Academic
• Other recognised English language certificates

Are there any certificates that are not accepted?

The Duolingo English Test is not accepted as proof of English language proficiency for admission to the Preparatory Year programme.

Prepare your documents and submit your application

Prepare all required documents and make sure they are submitted as coloured PDF scans. Once your application file is complete, upload all documents through the admission platform and verify that all information has been provided correctly.

Receive the admission decision

Your application file is evaluated by the Admissions Committee.

Receive the Letter of Acceptance

Candidates recommended for admission by the University of Bucharest are submitted to the Romanian Ministry of Education for final approval. The Ministry may issue or refuse the Letter of Acceptance, regardless of the University's admission decision.

Enrol at the University of Bucharest

Successful applicants who received the Letter of Acceptance issued by the Romanian Ministry of Education will be provided with detailed information regarding the enrolment procedure and important next steps. View Enrolment Information ➝