# Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

> Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, tracing back to the 1857 National School of Medicine and Pharmacy, runs a direct-entry, six-year English-medium General Medicine programme leading to the Doctor Medic degree. The university is listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools with ECFMG-certification eligibility, and its Romanian medical qualification carries automatic recognition across the EU/EEA under Directive 2005/36/EC Annex V.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-07-12
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## Key facts

- Location: Bucharest, [Romania](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/romania)
- Type: Public
- Established: 1857
- Official website: https://umfcd.ro/en/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1

## Recognition and approvals

- World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS/FAIMER) -- listed, School ID F0001706, Faculty of Medicine record
- ECFMG Certification -- graduates eligible to apply, graduation years 1953-present, meets Intealth's Recognized Accreditation Policy
- Medical Council of Canada (MCC) -- degree acceptable to Canadian provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities, per WDOMS Sponsor Notes
- EU Directive 2005/36/EC (Annex V, point 5.1.1) -- automatic recognition of the Romanian 'doctor medic' qualification across the EU/EEA, reference date 1 January 2007
- Verify: [World Directory of Medical Schools -- Carol Davila University listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0001706)
- Verify: [Consolidated EU Directive 2005/36/EC (EUR-Lex), Annex V](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A02005L0036-20140117)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [General Medicine (English-taught Program)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/carol-davila-university-of-medicine-and-pharmacy-general-medicine) | MBBS | 6 years | English | €10,000 (2026-2027) |

## Why students choose it

- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (FAIMER School ID F0001706) with graduates eligible for ECFMG Certification for graduation years 1953-current, and meeting Intealth's Recognized Accreditation Policy.
- The Doctor Medic qualification sits on Romania's EU Directive 2005/36/EC Annex V automatic-recognition list (reference date 1 January 2007), applicable across the EU/EEA.
- Direct-entry six-year, 360-ECTS General Medicine programme open to students straight from an accredited secondary school, with admission via an English-language interview and academic-record evaluation rather than a written entrance exam.

## Things to consider

- Registration for the 2026/27 Session II competition ran to 18 September 2026, and the university limited that extended period to EU citizens and non-EU citizens already holding a valid visa for Romania, who had to upload proof of access to Romania with their passport; other non-EU applicants could not enter that session.
- Two separate international-admission charges appear in official fee documents -- a EUR 500 language test fee and a 2,500 LEI general registration fee -- and it was not possible to confirm during research whether these are the same charge described in two currencies or two distinct fees.
- No confirmed current dormitory fee is published for self-funded international students; only a general off-campus rent floor of EUR 150/month (excluding utilities) is available.

## Best fit for

- Students seeking a direct-entry, EU-recognized six-year Medicine degree at Romania's oldest and largest medical university.
- Applicants comfortable with an English-language admissions interview and academic-record evaluation rather than a written entrance exam.
- Students planning around a September academic-year start who can apply in either of the two admission sessions the university runs per cycle.

## Campus and city

International students in the English-medium General Medicine programme are based on the university's main Dionisie Lupu Street campus in central Bucharest, with a dedicated International Students Office supporting the admissions and enrollment process.

Bucharest is Romania's capital and largest city, with an international airport, a large resident student population and an established international-student community built up over decades at the country's oldest and largest medical university.

The six-year, 360-ECTS General Medicine programme combines preclinical foundation sciences with clinical training across multiple affiliated hospitals in Bucharest, culminating in the Doctor Medic degree, a Romanian medical qualification with automatic EU/EEA recognition under Directive 2005/36/EC and ECFMG-certification eligibility for US-pathway graduates.


## Hostel, food and safety

The university's own accommodation page states that off-campus rent in Bucharest can be as low as EUR 150 per month, not including utilities, and that self-funded international students may apply for dormitory rooms (blocks U1-U6) subject to availability alongside state-scholarship students housed separately. No specific current dormitory fee amount is published for self-funded international students.

Campus and nearby student cafeterias serve the university community; no separate university-run meal-plan cost is published.

No university-published campus-safety statistics were found during research. Admissions and student queries for international applicants are handled through the International Students Office.

International applicants apply through the university's dedicated exam/admissions platform and are supported by the International Students Office at the university's Nicolae Filipescu Street address in Bucharest.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the English General Medicine programme direct-entry after high school?

Yes. Admission requires completion of an accredited high school whose diploma grants access to university studies in the applicant's home country; no prior university degree is required.

### What qualification is awarded on graduation?

Graduates receive the Doctor Medic degree, a Romanian medical qualification listed under EU Directive 2005/36/EC Annex V for automatic recognition across the EU/EEA, and eligible for ECFMG Certification for graduation years 1953-current.

### Is there a written entrance exam?

No. Admission follows an online registration, a 15-30 minute English-language interview based on published scientific topics, and a ranking that combines the interview score with an Evaluation Grid based on prior school performance.

### What is the current tuition fee?

EUR 10,000 per year for non-EU international students (EU/EEA citizens pay the RON equivalent at the National Bank of Romania exchange rate), confirmed current for the 2026/27 academic year by Board approval (11 May 2026) and Senate approval (13 May 2026).

### Are there other admission fees besides tuition?

Yes. Official documents list a EUR 500 language test fee and a 2,500 LEI general registration fee, plus a 200 LEI enrollment fee; it was not confirmed whether the language test fee and registration fee are the same charge or two separate ones.

### What English-proficiency proof is required?

A minimum B2 CEFR-level English certificate not older than 2 years, unless the applicant completed secondary schooling in English or achieved B2-equivalent English in their baccalaureate exam.

### When is the next intake and application deadline?

The academic year starts in September. For 2026/27 the university ran two admission sessions: Session I registration closed 13 July 2026 with the ranking published 21 July 2026, and Session II registration ran to 18 September 2026 for EU citizens and non-EU applicants holding a valid visa for Romania, with online interviews to 23 September, ranking on 24 September, seat confirmation on 24-28 September and General Medicine file submission on 29-30 September 2026.

### Is university accommodation available?

Self-funded international students may apply for dormitory rooms subject to availability, though no current fee is published; off-campus rent in Bucharest can be as low as EUR 150 per month, excluding utilities.

### Can this degree be used to practice medicine outside Romania?

The Doctor Medic qualification carries automatic recognition across the EU/EEA under Directive 2005/36/EC, and graduates are eligible for ECFMG Certification for the US pathway. For India specifically, graduates would need to separately satisfy India's National Medical Commission screening requirements; this was not independently verified against an NMC source during research.


## Sources

- [World Directory of Medical Schools -- Carol Davila University listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/SchoolDetail/F0001706) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Consolidated EU Directive 2005/36/EC (EUR-Lex), Annex V](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A02005L0036-20140117) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Carol Davila University -- official Admission Methodology 2026-2027](https://umfcd.ro/en/international-students/admission-2026-2027-academic-year/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Carol Davila University -- official 2026-2027 international-student fee schedule (PDF)](https://umfcd.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/INTERNATIONAL_STUDENTS/ADMISSION_2026/DOCUMENTS/Taxe_UMFCD_2026-2027_studenti_internationali_EN.pdf) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Carol Davila University -- accommodation / social services page](https://umfcd.ro/en/students/social-services/accomodation/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Carol Davila University -- official history page](https://umfcd.ro/en/about-us/history/) (checked 2026-07-25)

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