study in europe with the fully funded romania arice scholarship 2026
Offered by Romania’s Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade, this scholarship supports students who wish to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD studies in Romania for the 2026 to 2027 academic year. It is a valuable chance for students interested in technical, applied, economic, agricultural, energy, and industrial fields to gain quality education while receiving strong financial support.
details
The host country is Romania
The scholarship is funded by Romania’s Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade ARICE
The scholarship is open for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degree programs
The eligible applicants are international students from non EU countries
The scholarship type is fully funded
The academic year is 2026 to 2027
The expected application deadline is 12 June 2026
A Romanian language preparatory year may be offered for students who enroll in programs taught in Romanian
Students can apply to academic programs offered by Romanian public universities depending on the available fields and the language of instruction
Available study fields may include engineering, economics and business, agriculture, oil and gas studies, energy sciences, environmental studies, technical sciences, industrial development, information technology, trade, and sustainability studies
eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of non EU countries
Applicants must have a strong academic background
Applicants must apply for an eligible degree program at a Romanian university
Applicants must submit complete academic and identification documents
Appl.0.icants applying for Master’s or PhD programs may need to meet additional academic requirements depending on the selected program
PhD applicants may be required to meet supervisor or research related requirements
Some documents may need official legalization and translation depending on the applicant’s country of origin
Students should carefully check the language requirements because many undergraduate programs in Romania are taught in Romanian
Romanian citizens and applicants from European Union member states are not eligible for this scholarship
benefits
The scholarship provides full tuition fee exemption
Students may receive a monthly financial stipend
Accommodation support may be provided in university dormitories
A Romanian language preparatory year may be included for eligible students
The scholarship gives access to public universities in Romania
Students receive a government funded study opportunity in Europe
The scholarship helps reduce the financial burden of studying abroad and offers an affordable pathway to European higher education