Diplomatic Staff and Family Members

Diplomats and their family members may apply for Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or Romanian Language Preparatory Year programmes offered by the University of Bucharest, subject to the faculty-specific admission requirements.

Academic Offer

Diplomats and their family members may apply for Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or Romanian Language Preparatory Year programmes offered by the University of Bucharest, subject to the faculty-specific admission requirements.

1. Contact Your Embassy in Romania

Inform your Embassy about your intention to study at the University of Bucharest.

2. Obtain MFA Approval

Your Embassy will request the necessary approval from the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

3. Submit Your Application File

Send the required documents to the International Relations Office for verification.

4. Faculty Evaluation

The selected faculty reviews your application and issues an academic decision.

5. Apply for the Letter of Acceptance

Following faculty approval, your Embassy forwards your file to the Ministry of Education.

6. Receive the Letter of Acceptance

The Ministry of Education issues the official Letter of Acceptance for studies.

7. Schedule Your Enrolment Appointment

Schedule an appointment with the International Relations Office for enrolment.

6. Complete Your Enrolment

Present the original documents and finalize your registration at the University.

Planning to study in Romanian?

Applicants who wish to enrol in a Romanian-taught study programme must demonstrate Romanian language proficiency.

Candidates who do not speak Romanian, do not hold a Romanian language certificate, and have not completed previous studies in Romanian must first apply for the Preparatory Year of Romanian Language before continuing with their chosen degree programme.

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.

Application Documents

Identity Documents

Birth Certificate (and certified translation, if applicable)
International Passport (valid at least 6 months after day of enrolment)
Diplomatic ID Card issued by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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.

What Happens During Enrolment?

At the International Relations Office:

Submit your original documents

Sign the Study Contract

Complete the enrolment process

At your faculty:

Complete your academic registration

Receive your Student ID Card and your Public Transport Card (where applicable)

Obtain information about the academic year

Important Information

All documents submitted during the admission process must be presented in original at enrolment, alongside 4 photos (size: 3/4 cm) and a new medical certificate confirming fitness for study (issued within the last 30 days prior enrolment).

Failure to present the original documents may result in the impossibility of completing the enrolment process.

For candidates under age 18: Candidates under the age of 18 must be accompanied during enrolment by one or both parents. As minors cannot independently sign enrolment documents in Romania, the required parental authorisations must be provided. If a parent is unable to attend, a notarised power of attorney/declaration from the absent parent (or from both parents, where applicable) must be presented.

Already Enroled?

After activating your University of Bucharest email account, you will be able to access the International Students Area and all available student resources.