Medicine in English at Iuliu Hatieganu University Cluj
UMF Cluj Medicine program overview
Good for
Students who want a well-known Romanian medical university in a major student city and have a strong academic file for file-based admission.
Admission model
UMF Cluj evaluates academic performance and personal achievements. The selection results cannot be contested.
Program note
This page covers Medicine in English in Cluj-Napoca. The separate Medicine in English extension in Novara is not treated as the same program.
Other English-taught program at UMF Cluj
Admissions and application timeline
Session I applications
First application session for candidates with final high-school results from previous years.
Session I results
Results are listed for 3 June 2026, with confirmation by 16 June 2026.
Session II applications
Second application session for candidates with final high-school results.
Session II results
Results are listed for 28 July 2026, with confirmation by 6 August 2026.
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 English proof or accepted exemption or university exam.
B2 English requirement
The 2026 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 Biology-Chemistry exam
No separate entrance exam
Unlike several Romanian universities, this international English program is not a separate Biology/Chemistry written exam.
Science profile still matters
Biology, Chemistry and Physics can still matter inside the academic-performance evaluation criteria.
Final selection
The selection results are final and cannot be contested under the 2026 methodology.
Tuition fees and budget
| Cost item | Published figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine in English tuition | EUR 10,000 / academic year | Published on the 2026 international admission page. |
| 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. |
| Living costs in Cluj-Napoca | Approx. EUR 650-1,000 / month | Cluj is one of Romania's more expensive student cities, especially for rent. |
Curriculum and academic profile
Six-year Medicine program
The Medicine in English program is listed as 6 years and 360 ECTS.
Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine has its own faculty page, departments, students area and admissions links.
Competitive English intake
The 2026 page lists 200 English places for Medicine in Cluj-Napoca.
Recognition and licensing
Professional licensing still depends on the country where the graduate wants to practise after the degree.
How Medimentor helps with UMF Cluj Medicine
Application file
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Deadline control
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Compare backup options
Compare Cluj with exam-based Romanian options where Biology and Chemistry performance can change the outcome.
FAQ
Sources
- UMF Cluj admission 2026 international candidates
- UMF Cluj 2026 international admission methodology
- UMF Cluj 2026 EU document checklist
- UMF Cluj 2026 non-EU document checklist
- UMF Cluj academic-performance evaluation criteria
- UMF Cluj tuition fees
- UMF Cluj Faculty of Medicine
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