Medicine in English at Oradea Medical University
Oradea Medicine program overview
Best fit
Students who want Medicine in English in a smaller Romanian city and prefer a spoken interview route over a large written MCQ exam.
Admission focus
The admission process is not just document review. Applicants need to pass English first, then handle Biology and Organic Chemistry interview questions.
Recognition note
The degree is Romanian higher education, but professional licensing depends on the country where the graduate wants to practise.
Admissions and application timeline
Online registration
Submit the online application and upload the required file through the Oradea admission platform.
English test
Eliminatory oral English test, described by the faculty as free conversation on general-culture topics.
Interview
Biology and Organic Chemistry interview, with results listed on the same date in the September calendar.
Confirmation
Confirm on 17-18 September. Reconfirmation for unconfirmed places is listed for 21 September.
Recognition first
Oradea describes a two-stage process for EU/EEA/Swiss and British candidates: recognition of previous studies, then participation in the university entrance process.
Acceptance letter
Non-EU applicants apply through the international process and need the Romanian ministry Letter of Acceptance after the university forwards the confirmed file.
Oradea Medicine entrance exam
Pass/fail oral test
The test is a free conversation in English. If you do not pass it, you cannot rely on strong science knowledge alone.
80% weighting
Cell, tissues, nervous system, endocrine glands, digestion, circulation, breathing, excretion and reproduction.
20% weighting
Hydrocarbons, monofunctional organic compounds, amino acids, proteins and saccharides.
If scores match
The criteria list baccalaureate average and a relevant written baccalaureate score as tie-breakers.
Tuition fees and budget
| Study year | Published tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Year I | EUR 8,100 | Published 2026/2027 non-EU/self-funded foreign-currency fee. |
| Year II | EUR 6,500 | Published 2026/2027 non-EU/self-funded foreign-currency fee. |
| Year III | EUR 6,000 | Published 2026/2027 non-EU/self-funded foreign-currency fee. |
| Year IV | EUR 6,000 | Published 2026/2027 non-EU/self-funded foreign-currency fee. |
| Year V | EUR 4,950 | Published 2026/2027 non-EU/self-funded foreign-currency fee. |
| Year VI | EUR 4,950 | Published 2026/2027 non-EU/self-funded foreign-currency fee. |
Program profile and what to verify
Academic scope
Expect a standard European 6-year Medicine structure, but treat the official Oradea curriculum as the source of truth.
Clinical years
Like other Romanian medical routes, clinical communication may require Romanian. Confirm language expectations for later clinical training.
How Medimentor helps with Oradea Medicine
English interview readiness
Practise clear spoken answers so the eliminatory English step does not become the blocker.
Biology topic recall
Build speed across the official Biology topic list before the September interview date.
Organic Chemistry focus
Use structured review for the published compound groups instead of studying unrelated chemistry topics.
FAQ
Sources
- University of Oradea international admission overview
- University of Oradea EU/EEA/Swiss candidates 2026
- University of Oradea non-EU candidates 2026
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy September 2026 admission calendar
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy 2026 admission criteria
- Medicine in English 2026 admission topics
- University of Oradea 2026/2027 non-EU tuition fees
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