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Oradea Medical University in Oradea, Romania

Degrees

Medicine

Admission model

English test + interview

Non-EU tuition

From EUR 8,100 year 1

2026 English intake

Sep 2026

Living Costs

Approx. EUR 500-750 / month

Credits

360 ECTS

Website

Link

Oradea Medical University is the common student-facing name for the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy at the University of Oradea. For international applicants, Medimentor covers Medicine in English: a 6-year, 360-ECTS medical program in western Romania.

Oradea is a more compact, lower-cost option than Bucharest, Cluj or Timisoara. The tradeoff is that the English Medicine route has a very specific September admission process: an oral English test first, then an interview based on Biology and Organic Chemistry.

Best fit

Applicants who want a smaller Romanian city, a Medicine-only English route and a preparation target built around Biology, Organic Chemistry and English interview confidence.

Important caveat

Oradea's 2026 documents mention Dental Medicine in English, but also mark it as subject to operating authorization. Medimentor currently treats Oradea as a Medicine route only.

English-taught program at Oradea

Start with the active Medicine route below. The program table keeps the admissions model visible, because Oradea does not use the same written MCQ route as some other Romanian medical schools.

Medicine (M.D.)

12 Semesters

EUR 8,100 year 1 Tuition

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Program	Faculty	Duration	Credits	Published tuition	Intake	Entry model
Medicine in English	Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy	6 years	360 ECTS	Non-EU: EUR 8,100 in year 1	September 2026	English oral test + Biology/Organic Chemistry interview

Admissions overview

The faculty September 2026 calendar lists Medicine in English registration from 1 to 11 September 2026, followed by an eliminatory English test and a subject interview. Applicants with studies completed abroad also need to plan recognition or acceptance-letter steps, depending on citizenship category.

1-11 Sep 2026

Online registration through the University of Oradea admission platform for the English Medicine session.

15 Sep 2026

Eliminatory oral English test. The faculty describes it as a free conversation on general-culture topics.

16 Sep 2026

Interview and results for the Medicine in English route, based on Biology and Organic Chemistry.

17-21 Sep 2026

Confirmation on 17-18 September, then reconfirmation for remaining places on 21 September.

For EU/EEA/Swiss and British candidates, Oradea describes a two-stage process: recognition of previous studies first, then participation in the university entrance process. For non-EU candidates, the university forwards confirmed files to the Romanian ministry for the Letter of Acceptance.

English test and subject interview

Oradea's 2026 Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy criteria list two parts for Medicine in English: an eliminatory oral English test marked pass/fail, then an interview weighted Biology 80% and Organic Chemistry 20%. The English test is not a written grammar exam; the faculty describes it as a free conversation in English.

English

Oral, eliminatory

Plan for clear spoken answers, basic motivation questions and enough English confidence to pass before the interview.

Biology

80% weighting

The topic sheet includes cell biology, tissues, nervous system, endocrine glands, digestion, circulation, breathing, excretion, metabolism and reproduction.

Chemistry

20% weighting

Organic Chemistry covers hydrocarbons, monofunctional compounds and practical compounds such as amino acids, proteins and saccharides.

Medimentor fits this route when preparation is practical: repeated Biology recall, focused Organic Chemistry review, mock interview practice and a clean September deadline plan. The university alone decides admission.

Tuition, fees and living costs

The 2026/2027 foreign-currency fee table lists non-EU/self-funded tuition for Medicine/Dental Medicine by study year:

Study year	Published non-EU/self-funded tuition
Year I	EUR 8,100
Year II	EUR 6,500
Year III	EUR 6,000
Year IV	EUR 6,000
Year V	EUR 4,950
Year VI	EUR 4,950

The September faculty calendar lists an admission registration fee of 220 RON, a contestation fee of 220 RON, an enrollment fee of 130 RON and a EUR 250 file-processing fee for candidates with studies completed abroad. The non-EU international page also lists a EUR 25 online-platform fee and a EUR 250 university processing fee.

For living costs, Oradea is usually easier to budget than Romania's largest student cities. A realistic planning range is about EUR 500-750 per month before flights, visa/residence costs, deposits, document translations and first-year setup costs.

Recognition and licensing

The University of Oradea is a Romanian public university. Recognition after graduation still depends on where the graduate wants to practise, so students should confirm licensing rules in their target country before treating any European medical degree as automatically sufficient.

Student life in Oradea

Oradea is a compact city near Romania's western border. For medical students, the main appeal is lower monthly cost, a calmer daily rhythm and fewer housing pressures than larger cities. The tradeoff is a smaller international medical-student ecosystem, so applicants should check accommodation and support channels early.

Budget advantage

Rent, transport and everyday spending can be easier to control than in Cluj, Bucharest or Timisoara.

Smaller environment

The city can suit students who want a quieter base, but it may feel less international than Romania's biggest medical-school cities.

Image: University of Oradea - Building M by ArnoldPlaton, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

How Medimentor helps

For Oradea, the useful preparation path is narrow and focused: English interview readiness, Biology topic recall, Organic Chemistry fundamentals and application timing. Medimentor helps with preparation and planning, but it does not guarantee admission.

Biology recall

Build speed across the listed Biology topics before the September interview window.

Organic Chemistry

Focus on the published compound groups instead of spreading time across unrelated chemistry topics.

Timeline control

Track recognition steps, online registration, English test, interview and confirmation payments.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine in English at Oradea Medical University?

Yes. The University of Oradea lists Medicine in English as a 6-year bachelor-level program at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy. The 2026 faculty criteria list the route as 6 years and 360 credits.

Does Oradea Medicine in English have an entrance exam?

Yes. For 2026, the faculty criteria list an eliminatory oral English test followed by an interview. The interview is based on Biology and Organic Chemistry, with Biology weighted 80% and Organic Chemistry weighted 20%.

When is the 2026 Medicine in English admission window at Oradea?

The September 2026 faculty calendar lists online registration from 1 to 11 September 2026, the eliminatory English test on 15 September, the interview on 16 September, confirmation on 17-18 September and reconfirmation on 21 September. The international EU page also contains a summary calendar, so applicants should recheck the current official calendar before submission.

How much is Oradea Medicine tuition?

For non-EU/self-funded foreign-currency tuition in 2026/2027, Oradea lists Medicine/Dental Medicine at EUR 8,100 in year I, EUR 6,500 in year II, EUR 6,000 in years III-IV and EUR 4,950 in years V-VI. EU/EEA/Swiss candidates follow the Romanian-citizen fee pathway and should verify the current fee table.

Is Dental Medicine in English available at Oradea?

The 2026 Oradea documents mention Dental Medicine in English, but they also say it is subject to obtaining operating authorization and would take place only in the September 2026 session. Medimentor currently lists Oradea as a Medicine route only.