🎓 Structure of University Education in Romania

Romanian education is delivered by both state and private institutions, and it is organized in levels to ensure consistency and academic stability.

🏛️ Accredited Institutions

Currently, in Romania, there are:

• 56 higher education institutions accredited, of which:
  ▪ 49 are civilian institutions in state universities
  ▪ 7 are military institutions

• 26 accredited private institutions of higher education

• 6 graduate schools

🎓 Three Cycles of Education in Romania

1. Bachelor Studies – duration depends on the chosen specialty:

   • 6 semesters (3 years) – for sciences, humanities, social and economic studies, law, political science, fine arts, and sports;

   • 8 semesters (4 years) – for technological sciences, engineering, technical engineering, agriculture, and forestry;

   • 12 semesters (6 years) – for general medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and architecture.

2. Master’s Studies – 2 years.

3. Doctoral (PhD) Studies – 3 to 4 years:

   • Except for medical schools, doctoral studies can be organized as full-time courses, part-time (reduced frequency), or even online, at universities or affiliated research institutes.