Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy is one of Romania's best-known medical universities for international students. For English-speaking applicants, the key Cluj-Napoca programs are Medicine in English and Dental Medicine in English.

The important admissions point is that international English-program applicants are not ranked through a separate Biology or Chemistry entrance exam. The 2026 methodology describes an online application file and a competitive evaluation of school performance and personal achievements.

Good for

Applicants who want a major Romanian university city, a large international medical community and a file-based admission model for Medicine or Dental Medicine in English.

English program note

UMF Cluj also lists French and Romanian programs, plus Medicine in Novara and Nursing in English. This page focuses on the Cluj-Napoca Medicine and Dental Medicine programs in English.

English-taught programs at UMF Cluj

For the 2026/2027 academic year, UMF Cluj lists 200 English places for Medicine and 100 English places for Dental Medicine. Both are 6-year, 360 ECTS programs. Pharmacy is listed in French, so it is not shown as an English-taught option here.

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	2026/27 places	Admission model
Medicine in English	Faculty of Medicine	6 years	360 ECTS	EUR 10,000 / year	200 English places	Online file evaluation
Dental Medicine in English	Faculty of Dental Medicine	6 years	360 ECTS	EUR 10,000 / year	100 English places	Online file evaluation

Admissions overview

Registration is exclusively online through the admission platform. The 2026 international methodology says files are checked for completeness first, then evaluated by faculty committees. Invalidated files are not eligible for evaluation, and documents sent by post, email or courier are not considered.

25 Mar-20 May

First application session for candidates with final high-school results from previous years.

3-16 Jun

First-session results and confirmation period.

21 May-16 Jul

Second application session for candidates with final high-school results.

28 Jul-6 Aug

Second-session results and confirmation period before September enrollment.

Documents

Typical application file

Application forms, declaration, GDPR agreement and screening form.
CV, letter of intent, high school diploma or equivalent and transcripts.
Passport, birth certificate, medical certificate and psychological certificate.
Minimum B2 language certificate or accepted proof or university exam.

Language

B2 English requirement

The methodology requires minimum B2 language proof for English/French programs, unless the candidate completed secondary studies in that language or another official exemption applies.

File evaluation, not a subject entrance exam

For international candidates to English and French study programs, UMF Cluj says admission is made by evaluating academic performance and personal achievements. Appendix 4 lists broad criteria such as previous medical or related studies, high-school studies, Biology/Chemistry/Physics baccalaureate subjects, language proof, extracurricular activities and recommendation letters.

No separate Biology/Chemistry exam

International English-program applicants are evaluated by file, so this admission model is different from exam-heavy Romania options.

Academic file matters

School results, relevant science subjects, previous studies and language proof all need to be clear and well documented.

Results cannot be contested

The 2026 methodology states that selection results cannot be contested.

For UMF Cluj, students still need Biology and Chemistry knowledge for medical studies, but the application itself depends mainly on document quality, timing and comparing university options rather than a written entrance exam result.

Tuition, fees and living costs

The 2026 international admission page lists EUR 10,000 per year tuition, a EUR 300 non-refundable processing fee and a 50% tuition confirmation fee. Non-EU students need to pay the full first-year tuition to obtain the Romanian type D study visa.

Cost item	Published figure	Notes
Medicine in English tuition	EUR 10,000 / academic year	Listed on the 2026 international admission page.
Dental Medicine in English tuition	EUR 10,000 / academic year	Same published annual tuition figure for the English international program.
File processing fee	EUR 300	Non-refundable and charged for each file registered on the admission platform.
Place confirmation	50% of tuition	Paid through the platform and described as non-refundable.
Non-EU visa payment	Full first-year tuition	Required for the type D study visa according to the 2026 admission page and methodology.
Living costs in Cluj-Napoca	Approx. EUR 650-1,000 / month	Cluj is one of Romania's more expensive student cities, especially for rent.

Cluj-Napoca is usually a higher-budget choice than smaller Romanian cities. Applicants should also budget for translations, legalization or apostille, medical and psychological certificates, travel, health insurance, residence steps and rent deposits.

Recognition and enrollment conditions

Selection does not automatically guarantee enrollment. The 2026 methodology makes enrollment conditional on presenting original study documents, recognition or equivalence of high-school studies by Romanian authorities, signing the study contract and paying financial obligations. Professional licensing after graduation still depends on the regulator in the country where the graduate wants to practise.

Student life in Cluj-Napoca

Cluj-Napoca is a large student city with a strong international community, but also higher housing pressure than many smaller Romanian destinations. UMF Cluj lists student facilities such as the Valeriu Bologa Library, student restaurant, museum, bookshop, sports center and campus map.

International student city

Cluj attracts many international Medicine and Dentistry applicants, so competition and the housing search both matter.

Central medical campus

The university contact address is on Victor Babes Street, close to central Cluj medical and student infrastructure.

Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca campus

How Medimentor helps

UMF Cluj is not an entrance-exam-first option for international English applicants. Applicants should focus on a clear application file, realistic comparison with exam-based Romanian options and backup options if the file evaluation is too competitive.

Application file

Check the document list early, especially diploma recognition, translations, medical and psychological certificates.

Deadline control

Choose the right session and avoid last-minute file invalidation on the online platform.

Compare backup options

Compare Cluj with Romanian universities that use Biology, Chemistry, Physics, interviews or file-only selection.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine or Dentistry in English at Iuliu Hatieganu University in Cluj?

Yes. The 2026 international admission methodology lists Medicine in English and Dental Medicine in English as 6-year, 360 ECTS programs for EU/EEA/Swiss and non-EU citizens.

Does UMF Cluj have an entrance exam for international Medicine and Dentistry applicants?

For international candidates applying to English or French programs, UMF Cluj says admission is based on evaluation of academic performance and personal achievements. It is not a separate Biology or Chemistry entrance exam process.

How many English places are listed for 2026/2027?

The 2026 international admission page lists 200 English places for Medicine and 100 English places for Dental Medicine. It also lists Medicine in Novara, Pharmacy in French and Nursing in English, but the main English Medicine and Dentistry options in Cluj-Napoca are listed here.

How much is tuition at UMF Cluj for Medicine and Dentistry?

The 2026 international admission page lists tuition at EUR 10,000 per year, with a EUR 300 non-refundable processing fee and a 50% tuition confirmation payment. Non-EU students need to pay the full first-year tuition for the type D study visa.

What English level is required?

The 2026 methodology requires a language proficiency certificate at minimum B2 level for English or French programs, unless the applicant completed secondary studies in that language or another official exemption applies.