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Located in: Romania
Also known as the ‘Safest City in Romania’, Craiova is blessed with charming architecture that reflects its history and culture. This fashionable city boasts big high-street names, shopping malls, cool bars, exciting nightclubs, and chic restaurants. It is also well known for being one of the safest cities in Europe. Craiova has a very low crime rate which many people attribute to the good caring nature of the Romanian people.
The faculty of medicine at the Medical University of Craiova has a strong international presence and is one of the pillars of Romanian medical higher education. The medical faculty prepares over 1,500 students annually over a 6-year education cycle. You get support from nearly 300 teachers, organised into 15 departments and 77 courses.
The Craiova University of Medicine also provides fantastic opportunities for studying dentistry in a 6-year programme. There’s no graduate entry medicine, but university transfers are possible.
The university is located at Strada Petru Rareș 2, Craiova 200349, Romania.
The local research programme has attracted a lot of investments over the last ten years. There are more than 100 projects in the Centre for Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Of particular note are the non-invasive imaging methods using laser and coherent optics. Naturally, scientifically gifted students are welcome to participate in research projects.
The tuition fees for medicine in English are , and for dentistry in English - per academic year. The duration of both courses is 6 years.
Craiova Medical University offers a total of 50 seats for medicine and 30 seats for dentistry:
There’s no entrance exam here, but applicants should have Biology and Chemistry at the high school level. Here you can find the complete list of the high school diplomas by country needed for admission. The application window is each year between June and July.
The processing fee for admission is .
The university offers international students 50 seats for medicine and 30 seats for dentistry. Competition to get accepted here is high, but we can make it easier for you.
At the University of Medicine & Pharmacy Craiova, there's no entrance exam for application, which makes the competition very intense due ot the limited seats. Your success depends on your application strength and previous academic record. The admission system is complex and inflexible, with strict prerequisites and legal procedures that must be followed. These include submitting specific documents, which need to be translated, notarised, and legalised. If you fail to meet these requirements, your application will be rejected. However, our admissions experts, widely acknowledged as some of the best in Europe, can handle the entire application process on your behalf, taking care of all the necessary legalities. We maintain a close relationship with the university and have an extensive understanding of their application system. By choosing Medlink Students, you'll have a strong application that stands out, which will guarantee that you get accepted. With our support, you can avoid the stressful aspects of applying to a medical school abroad and focus on what truly matters – your future medical studies.
At Medlink Students, we specialise in maximising your chance to get admitted to medical school. We can ease your application process, support you throughout your education, and help you practise as a doctor in the UK.
You will get an international degree in medicine when you complete your studies successfully.
The GMC recognises the Medical University of Craiova. To be accepted, the GMC’s requirements are: you will need to have graduated successfully in a course that contained at least 5,500 hours and lasted at least three years.
The university meets the criteria for acceptance into the GMC.
Rents are low; you can get a modern, fully furnished 1-bedroom flat for to per month. Living costs are, on average, another per month. Huge supermarkets and malls are right in the city's heart, so shopping won’t consume much of your time. There are more than enough bars and clubs in Craiova that can fit everyone’s taste, and every night there’s always a place to hang out with friends.
The climate has pronounced 4 seasons. The spring is warm and beautiful and full of outdoor concerts, the autumn is mild, and the pubs get full. The summer is hot, but you can jump on the freeway and drive to the Black Sea, while the winter can be full of snow, just like a real Christmas should be.
Transport is easy and affordable; taxi fares rarely go above £1. There is a very busy train station, with trains every hour to Bucharest (for less than €5). Buses, trams, and trolleys spread throughout the city, connecting to any commercial place or neighborhood.
Many Romanians placed “Faith” among the Top answers to the question, “what is most important about your idea of happiness?” Romanians respect the right of any person to freely worship as they wish, with no prejudices about how they look or act. Beautiful churches are spread throughout the city, with elegant gardens nearby. You can enjoy a peaceful stroll in the sunshine or relax under one of the ancient pine trees. Muslim students frequently visit the Mosque to observe their daily prayers, conveniently located in the city center.
While Craiova is generally a quiet city, there are plenty of student parties at nightclubs. Local restaurants and cafes provide additional opportunities for social gatherings of young people.
Seekers of cultural nourishment can explore the city’s center with its spectacular architecture and marvelous fountains. Most of the city’s museums are here, and so are the opera, theatre, and cinema.
Another favorite pastime of international students is exploring the local parks. The third biggest park in Europe is within walking distance of the university. Nicolae Romanescu Park was built a century ago by a French architect, and it features a lake, a hippodrome, a zoo, and a suspended bridge.
Students who study medicine here often take their lunch and head towards Romanesco Park, a 5-minute walk from the university. You can enjoy a quick lunch along the riverside or a walk along the many pathways of the park, giving you a great chance to find out just how friendly and beautiful the Craiovian people are.
In spring, students like to hire small boats or bikes and go up and down the river, enjoying a break from the strict demands of medicine.
The university is located in Craiova, Romania. The city lies to the west of Bucharest near the Jiu River. The university’s address is Strada Petru Rareș 2, Craiova 200349, Romania.
Yes. Transfers are possible for medical students.
No. Fast track medicine is not possible at this medical school.
Tuition fee for medicine is , and for dentistry - per year. Both programmes last 6 years.
The university's medical graduates get international recognition of their degrees. The World Health Organisation recognises it through its World Directory of Medical Schools. In addition, the UK General Medical Council also recognises the university.
Yes. You can study general medicine and dentistry in English.
Yes. The university has almost 100 graduates registered with the UK General Medical Council.
No, there is no entrance exam.
Applicants are required to present a secondary school certificate with Biology and Chemistry.
The application deadline is on the 30th of July.
*While we aim to keep this information current, unexpected changes to program intakes may occur. Please confirm with your advisor.
