YBB – The Romanian Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade (ARICE) is set to open applications for the Arice Scholarship 2026. This program offers 40 fully funded scholarships for international students who want to study in Romania for the 2026–2027 academic year. Moreover, the program supports multiple study levels, making it accessible for a wide range of applicants.
About the Program
The Arice Scholarship is a government-funded program managed in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Research. It aims to promote international education and strengthen Romania’s global academic partnerships.
You will study in accredited public universities across Romania. In addition, the program encourages academic exchange while introducing Romanian language and culture to international students.
Program Overview
Institution: Romanian Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade (ARICE)
Location: Romania
Academic Year: 2026/27
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Deadline: 12 June 2026
Benefits
Here is what you will receive:
- Full exemption from application and registration fees
- Full tuition fee coverage, including preparatory year
- Monthly stipend during your study period
- Free or subsidized accommodation in student dormitories
- Medical assistance for emergencies and specific conditions
- Access to public transportation under the same conditions as local students
- Coverage for Romanian language preparatory year
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, make sure you meet the requirements below:
- You must be a non-EU and non-EFTA citizen
- You must submit a complete application file in PDF format
- You must provide academic diplomas and transcripts
- You must be eligible to study in Romania
- You must follow all procedures and deadlines
You are not eligible if:
- You are a Romanian citizen or part of Romanian historical communities
- You are under protection status in Romania
- You are a stateless person residing in Romania
- You are part of diplomatic or consular missions in Romania
- You have already received this scholarship for the same study cycle
- You hold a long-term residence permit in Romania
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Fields and Study Language
The program prioritizes fields like economics, business administration, agricultural sciences, technical sciences, and oil and gas. Other fields may still be considered depending on available slots.
However, dental medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy are not eligible.
All courses are taught in Romanian. If you do not speak the language yet, you will first complete a preparatory year.
If you already have Romanian language skills, you will need to prove it by:
- Passing a Romanian language test, or
- Providing a Romanian language certificate (minimum B1 level), or
- Showing proof of at least four years of study in Romanian
How to Apply
The application process is simple but requires careful preparation. You will submit everything via email in PDF format.
- Prepare and scan all required documents
- Combine them into clear PDF files
- Send your application to: burse2026@arice.gov.ro
- Double-check that everything is complete before sending
If you are selected, you will later present the original documents to your university.
Required Documents
Make sure you prepare these documents:
- Passport copy
- Academic diplomas
- Academic transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Supporting documents if required
- Proof of Romanian language (if applicable)
Only complete applications will be evaluated, so make sure nothing is missing.
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Application Deadline
You need to keep this timeline in mind:
May 11 – June 12, 2026 (2:00 PM Romanian time)
Application Link
You will apply via email:burse2026@arice.gov.ro
For full details, you can visit the official website: https://arice.gov.ro/1/burse-2026/
Conclusion
The Arice Scholarship 2026 offers you a valuable chance to step into an international academic environment. It allows you to grow, explore, and experience a new education system in Romania. Now is your time to prepare!
