• ‘Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy is one of Romania’s oldest academic institutions.
• It was established in 1879 and named after world renowned neuro-endocrinologist Grigore T. Popa.
• The Academic Medical Centre consists of 28 laboratories, several auditoriums, and a top-class library with over 470,000 volumes.
• The university is home to over 800 highly regarded professors offering graduate and postgraduate programmes to over 4,000 students.
• The university has connections with many world-renowned universities including the University of Freiburg in Germany and the Universities of Torino and Parma in Italy.
• The Gr. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy should be top of the list for anyone seeking a top class medical university in Eastern Europe.

• The Medicine course lasts for six years and is taught entirety in English.
• The first academic cycle lasts 3 years with a focus on pre-clinical studies and the related medical fundamentals.
• The next three years focus on clinical education and includes surgical and preventive medicine courses and hospital experience.
• Every summer, from year one to five of studies, students must work in university affiliated hospitals, medical centres or clinics.
• Students need to complete a minimum of four weeks of work experience per year and get at least 800 hours practical experience over the first five years.
• In their final year, students must write a personal research dissertation on a topic assigned to them by their instructor.
• To complete their studies, students must sit the state examinations, including a written exam and oral presentation defending their thesis research.
• Successful students are awarded a master’s degree and the title of “Physician” (MD).
• All qualifications are recognised globally allowing graduates to practice in any EU member state or anywhere around the world.

• Dentistry is a six-year course taught in English.
• The course is divided into two categories, 62% stemmatological courses and 38% medical, surgical, and fundamental theory.
• From year one to year five, students are required to work summers in university affiliated hospitals, clinics or dentistry offices for a minimum of four weeks each year. A total of 800 hours is required over five years.
• During year six, students must complete a number of integrated courses on complex oral treatment training and practical study.
• They must also write a dissertation on a topic chosen in conjunction with their instructor.
• To qualify, students must sit the state written examinations to assess their dental medical knowledge in both practice and procedures. They will also need to complete a practical examination in four subjects.
• Students are required to defend their thesis with a presentation before a board of accomplished dentists and professors.
• Successful students are awarded a master’s degree and the title of Dentist.
• Dentistry graduates from Romanian universities include renowned professionals many of whom have contributed substantially to the field post-graduation.
• Some continue with their chosen area of specialisation in Romania due to the large demand for dentists and availability of state funding.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• A completed application form.
• The Baccalaureate diploma or both an equivalent copy and authenticated translation in Romanian (translated if the original is in another language than English or French) and transcripts of records / diploma supplement (copy).
• Transcript of records in recognition of previous studies for the university.
• Copy of valid passport pages 1,2,3,4 or an official valid ID.
• Birth certificate – both a copy and authenticated translation is required.
• Medical certificate containing:
• proof of vaccination against hepatitis B
• information about any chronic diseases.
• A full psychological assessment
• 4 passport sized photos

• Iasi is the second biggest city in Romania with an estimated population of 343,000.
• It was only after the 1950s, when waves of heavy industrialisation, laid the foundations for the prosperity we see in the city today.
• The city’s long history has left Iasi with many significant buildings, statues and monuments scattered across it.
• The city of Iasi is a wonderful place to live and is a city with a great culture, low cost of living and affordable tuition fees.
• Students can also enjoy the many bars and discos in the student district and with over 60,000 students in the city, these areas have a great atmosphere.
• There is also a really efficient transport system to ensure you can get where you want 24 hours a day.

• Romania is a country in the Southeast of Europe with an estimated population of 19 million. Bucharest, the capital city, has a population of around 1.7 million.
• After WWII Romania was under communist control until 1989, when it declared itself a free democracy, and began to rebuild its economy.
• Romania is now a very modern country and has a similar standard of living to other EU member states.
• Romania has a very low cost of living, making its famous universities an appealing destination for students from all around Europe and the rest of the world.
• Romanian universities are among the best in Europe and thousands of international students pursue their studies there every year.
• Modern Romania is a wonderful mix of cultures where people from all over the world are welcomed warmly by the locals.