Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

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The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova (UMF Craiova) is a prominent state institution in southern Romania, established in 1970. It is widely recognized for its English-taught medical programs and state-of-the-art research infrastructure.

Overview

Fees

Tuition & Living Costs (2026) Craiova is frequently cited as one of the safest and most affordable cities in Romania for students.Annual Tuition: Approximately €7,500 – €8,500 (roughly $10,050 USD) for the Medicine program.Living Expenses: Total monthly costs (excluding tuition) range from €400 to €700.

Eligibility

Admission for international students is based on a competitive file evaluation rather than a written entrance exam.
Timeline:
Online Registration: Mid-May to early July 2026.
Results Publication: Around the third week of July 2026.
Final Enrollment: September 2026.
Requirements:
Academic: High school diploma with a focus on Biology and Chemistry.
Indian Students: A qualifying NEET-UG score is mandatory for the degree to be valid in India.
Language: B2-level English proficiency is required unless secondary education was in English.

Minimum marks
NEET

Programs & Highlights

Programs

The faculty offers a comprehensive 6-year Medicine (MD) program entirely in English for international students.
Structure: The curriculum consists of 360 ECTS credits. The first two years focus on foundational preclinical subjects (anatomy, physiology), while years 3–6 involve extensive clinical rotations in real-world healthcare settings.

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Facilities & Extras

Facilities

Facilities: Students train at the Craiova County Emergency Clinical Hospital and the university's advanced Research Centre, which features high-tech equipment like a PET-CT scanner, a cyclotron, and confocal laser endomicroscopes

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Recognition

Accreditation: Fully recognized by the WHO (WDOMS), NMC (India), GMC (UK), and ECFMG (USA).

Ranking

World Ranking: Ranked in the 1001–1200 range globally and 3rd nationally among medical universities in Romania by Times Higher Education (THE) 2026.