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Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania

Degrees

Medicine, Dentistry

Admission model

Online interview

Tuition

EUR 10,000 / year

2026 application

1 Apr-6 Jul

Published capacity

300 Medicine / 72 Dentistry

Living Costs

Approx. EUR 650-1,000 / month

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Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy is Bucharest's public medical university and one of Romania's strongest brand-name choices for international applicants. For Medimentor's English-taught scope, the relevant routes are Medicine in English and Dental Medicine in English.

The important admission distinction is that the 2026/2027 international English route is built around an online application file and an online interview in English. It is not the same experience as a classic written Biology and Chemistry MCQ entrance exam.

Best fit

Applicants who want Romania's capital city, a large public medical university, hospital exposure and English-taught Medicine or Dental Medicine without a separate written MCQ entrance exam.

Check the annual intake

The methodology gives maximum schooling capacity, but actual admitted-seat planning can still change by intake. Use the current official admission page before treating capacity as guaranteed places.

English-taught programs at Carol Davila

The 2026/2027 methodology lists both English programs as 6-year, 360 ECTS sectorally regulated programs. The university also has Romanian and French routes, but this Medimentor page focuses only on the English-taught Medicine and Dental Medicine options.

Medicine (M.D.)

12 Semesters

EUR 10,000/year Tuition

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Dentistry (D.M.D.)

12 Semesters

EUR 10,000/year Tuition

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Program	Faculty	Duration	Credits	Published tuition	Published capacity	Admission model
Medicine in English	Faculty of Medicine	6 years	360 ECTS	EUR 10,000 / year	Up to 300 seats	Online interview + file scoring
Dental Medicine in English	Faculty of Dentistry	6 years	360 ECTS	EUR 10,000 / year	Up to 72 seats	Online interview + file scoring

Admissions overview

The 2026/2027 calendar lists online registration from 1 April 2026 at 10:00 to 6 July 2026 at 10:00, Bucharest local time. Files are submitted through the admission platform, checked for completeness and then used for ranking together with the online interview.

1 Apr-6 Jul

Online registration for the English-program admission competition through the official platform.

10 Apr-10 Jul

Online interviews conducted in English according to appointment scheduling.

13 Jul 2026

Ranking publication date listed in the official admission calendar.

13-15 Jul

Seat confirmation period with payment of 50% of the tuition fee.

Documents

Application file discipline

All required documents except passport and language proof need Romanian authorized/legalized translations.
Study documents may need apostille or supralegalization depending on the issuing country.
Files sent by post, email or courier are not considered for the online admission process.

Language

B2 English proof

The methodology requires accepted English-language proof, such as a recognized certificate with minimum B2 level, prior secondary studies in English or a qualifying English result in the baccalaureate.

Online interview and file scoring

Carol Davila's 2026/2027 methodology describes admission in three stages: online registration, an online interview in English lasting about 15-30 minutes, and file completion for 2026 high-school graduates. Ranking is made in descending score order, based on the online interview and candidates' school-performance file.

Interview, not a written MCQ paper

Applicants should prepare to answer clearly in English and understand the official competition syllabus, but the route is not listed as a separate written Biology/Chemistry exam.

School record matters

The file still needs strong, clean academic documentation because the final ranking combines interview performance with school-performance scoring.

Admission is conditional

A provisional admitted status is not final enrollment until recognition, financial obligations, original files and study contract steps are completed.

This makes Carol Davila a strong route for students who want Bucharest and can prepare their application carefully. Medimentor can support interview readiness, science confidence and timeline control, but the university alone decides admission.

Tuition, fees and living costs

The 2026/2027 fee PDF lists both English Medicine and English Dental Medicine at EUR 10,000 per academic year. Applicants should also plan for the non-refundable admission registration fee, possible language-test cost and the 50% seat-confirmation payment after ranking.

Cost item	Current official figure	Notes
Medicine in English tuition	EUR 10,000 / academic year	Published for international students in the 2026/2027 tuition-fee PDF.
Dental Medicine in English tuition	EUR 10,000 / academic year	Same published figure for the English Dental Medicine route.
Admission registration fee	2,500 LEI	Non-refundable competition registration fee paid through the platform.
Language test fee	EUR 500	Relevant when the applicant needs the university language-test route.
Seat confirmation	50% of tuition	The 2026 calendar lists seat confirmation from 13 to 15 July 2026.
Living costs in Bucharest	Approx. EUR 650-1,000 / month	A planning range for rent, transport, food and normal student spending before first-year setup costs.

Bucharest usually needs a higher budget than smaller Romanian medical-school cities. Add translation/legalization, travel, rent deposits, health insurance, residence or visa steps and early setup costs to the tuition number before comparing routes.

Recognition and enrollment conditions

Medicine and Dental Medicine are regulated programs, but professional licensing after graduation still depends on the country where the graduate wants to practise. For non-EU candidates, enrollment also depends on the Romanian letter of acceptance, visa steps and presentation of the complete original file.

Student life in Bucharest

Carol Davila gives students a capital-city medical environment. UMFCD's public figures page lists more than 13,000 students in 2023, including over 1,500 Medicine-in-English students and 125 Dental-Medicine-in-English students. Bucharest also means more hospitals, bigger-city logistics and more housing variation than smaller Romanian destinations.

Large international environment

The English Medicine route has a substantial student base, so Carol Davila can feel less isolated than smaller English-program options.

Capital-city tradeoff

Bucharest gives access to a broader city and clinical ecosystem, but applicants should plan accommodation and commuting early.

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy building in Bucharest

Image: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, September 2011 by Korinna, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 RO.

How Medimentor helps

Carol Davila is not mainly an MCQ-speed route for international English applicants. The practical preparation need is a clear application file, confident English interview performance, realistic comparison with exam-heavy Romania routes and a backup plan if the file ranking is too competitive.

Application-file planning

Track translations, legalization, apostille or supralegalization, language proof and recognition requirements early.

Deadline control

Keep the April-July online process, ranking, seat confirmation and September physical-file window visible.

Interview readiness

Practise concise English answers and refresh relevant science foundations before the online interview appointment.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine or Dentistry in English at Carol Davila University?

Yes. The 2026/2027 English admission methodology covers Medicine in English and Dental Medicine in English. Both are 6-year, 360 ECTS programs.

Does Carol Davila use a written Biology and Chemistry entrance exam for international English applicants?

For the 2026/2027 English international route, the methodology describes online registration, an online interview in English and file-based ranking. It is not presented as a separate written Biology and Chemistry MCQ exam.

What is the 2026 Carol Davila application window?

The official 2026/2027 calendar lists registration from 1 April 2026 at 10:00 to 6 July 2026 at 10:00, Bucharest local time. Online interviews are scheduled from 10 April to 10 July 2026, with ranking published on 13 July 2026.

How much is tuition at Carol Davila for Medicine and Dentistry in English?

The 2026/2027 international tuition-fee PDF lists Medicine in English and Stomatology/Dental Medicine in English at EUR 10,000 per academic year. The admission registration fee is 2,500 LEI, and the language test fee is EUR 500 if that route applies.

How many places are available?

The methodology says annual seat numbers are set by the university senate within maximum schooling capacity: 300 for Medicine and 72 for Dental Medicine. Applicants should verify the current published intake before applying.