The ARICE Scholarship 2025 in Romania is now accepting applications. ARICE (Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade) and the Ministry of Education offer 40 scholarships annually to international students (excluding those from EU and EFTA countries) for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD studies at accredited Romanian state universities. There’s no application fee, and successful applicants receive a free one-year Romanian language course. Details regarding requirements, benefits, and the application process are available below.

Details About ARICE Scholarship 2025/26 in Romania

• Host Country: Romania
• Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
• Funded by: Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade (ARICE) and the Ministry of Education
• Number of Scholarships: 40
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 15th May 2025

Financial Benefits

The ARICE Scholarship Covers:

• No Registration Fee
• Free Romanian language prep year
• Full tuition coverage (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)
• Monthly stipend
• Free Accommodation
• Medical assistance
• Free local and domestic transport

Priority Areas

• Priority given to applicants in:
  • Economics & Business Administration
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Technical Sciences
  • Oil & Gas
• Other fields considered

Scholarship Duration

• Bachelor’s: 3-6 years
• Master’s: 1.5-2 years
• Postgraduate/Residency: 3-6 years
• Doctoral: 3-5 years
• Note: Dental medicine, stomatology, and pharmacy are excluded from scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Scholarship is open to all Nationals except EU.
• Priority is given to citizens of non-EU and non-EFTA states.
• Romanian citizens are not eligible.
• Citizens who have applied for protection in Romania are not eligible.
• Citizens who have a long-term residence permit in Romania are not eligible.

Required Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Application Forms
• Academic Documents (Diplomas, Transcripts)
• Declaration of Non-benefit (Annex 3)
• Identity Documents (Passport, ID, Birth Certificate)
• Medical Certificate
• Curriculum Vitae
• Photographs

How to Apply for the ARICE Scholarship 2025/26?

Candidates must read and download all the files (annex 1, 2, 3) and the application file from the official website. The application process is mentioned in the Link below.