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University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

Degrees

Medicine, Dentistry

Admission model

File examination

Tuition

EUR 6,500-8,500 / year

Application window

25 May-15 Jul 2026

Living Costs

Approx. EUR 450-750 / month

med.admission@umfcv.ro

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The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, usually shortened to UMF Craiova, is a public medical university in southwestern Romania. For international applicants, the current English-taught routes Medimentor lists are Medicine and Dentistry.

For 2026/27 admission, UMF Craiova publishes both English modules as 6-year, 360 ECTS programs. The key difference from exam-heavy universities is that Craiova's English admission is based on file examination: the university scores the applicant's submitted file rather than listing a separate Biology/Chemistry entrance test.

Best fit

Applicants who want a public Romanian medical university outside Bucharest, lower living-cost pressure and a file-based route into Medicine or Dentistry in English.

Important caveat

The official 2026 methodology says English-section courses are taught in English, but practical works and clinical training are conducted in Romanian beginning in year 4.

English-taught programs at UMF Craiova

Craiova keeps the English-module choice simple: Medicine through the Faculty of Medicine, and Dentistry through the Faculty of Dentistry. The 2026 table does not publish a separate seat count in the visible places column, so applicants should verify capacity directly with the admission office before relying on availability.

Medicine (M.D.)

12 Semesters

EUR 8,500/year Tuition

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Dentistry (D.M.D.)

12 Semesters

EUR 6,500/year Tuition

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Program	Faculty	Duration	Credits	Published tuition	Admission model	Clinical-language note
Medicine - English teaching module	Faculty of Medicine	6 years	360 ECTS	EUR 8,500 / year	File examination, not a separate subject entrance exam	Clinical training is conducted in Romanian from year 4
Dentistry - English teaching module	Faculty of Dentistry	6 years	360 ECTS	EUR 6,500 / year	File examination, not a separate subject entrance exam	Clinical training is conducted in Romanian from year 4

Admissions overview

The 2026/27 English-module admission process is online first. Candidates register on the university platform, upload the requested file, pay the file-processing fee on the platform and then wait for file validation and provisional eligible lists. Documents sent by post, email or courier are not considered for the online application.

25 May 2026

Online registration opens at 12:00 local time in Craiova.

15 Jul 2026

Online registration closes at 12:00 local time after file upload and required fields are completed.

24-28 Jul 2026

Provisional eligible lists are published on 24 July; eligible candidates confirm the place by 28 July.

14-30 Sep 2026

Original-file submission takes place at the International Relations Office in Craiova.

Documents

Typical file contents

Application or recognition/acceptance-letter form, depending on citizenship category.
High school diploma, transcripts and Romanian translations where required.
English B2 certificate issued in the last two years, unless an official exemption applies.
Passport or ID, birth certificate, medical certificate and domicile/civil-status documents where applicable.

Confirmation

EUR 2,000 place confirmation

The 2026 methodology says EU/EEA/Swiss and non-EU candidates confirm the study place by paying EUR 2,000, which is non-refundable and part of the first-year tuition fee.

How the file score works

Craiova's 2026 English admission page says selection is made in decreasing order of the obtained score. That means the most important work is building a complete file, understanding how the score is calculated and writing a focused application essay.

Up to 50 points

High school diploma result

The diploma score is calculated against the maximum grade scale from the accepted high school diploma list.

Up to 15 points

Science final-exam subjects

Biology, Physics and Chemistry final-exam subjects can each add points where they appear in the school-leaving exam.

35 points

Application essay

The university application essay is evaluated by the Admission Committee and is limited to one A4 page.

This is not the same funnel as Titu Maiorescu or some Hungary/Czechia routes. Medimentor should support Craiova applicants with file strategy, science-background planning, essay clarity and deadline discipline rather than promising a dedicated entrance-exam shortcut.

Tuition, fees and living costs

UMF Craiova lists EUR 8,500 per year for Medicine in English and EUR 6,500 per year for Dental Medicine in English for the 2026/27 intake. The methodology notes that tuition fees are set annually and can change during the study years with Senate approval.

For planning, Craiova is usually less expensive than Bucharest or Cluj-Napoca. A practical student budget estimate is around EUR 450-750 per month for rent, food, transport and daily costs, before flights, translations, deposits, visa or residence permit costs and one-time setup expenses.

Recognition and licensing

UMF Craiova is a Romanian medical university, and the official English modules are part of Romanian higher education. Final professional licensing still depends on where the graduate wants to practise after graduation, so applicants should check the medical or dental regulator in their target country before committing.

Student life and clinical training in Craiova

Craiova is the main city of Romania's Oltenia region and can be a practical fit for students who want a smaller-city budget with a public medical university environment. UMF Craiova states that it has four faculties and highlights medical, dental, pharmacy and nursing education alongside research and clinical partners.

Clinical partners

The university lists clinical work in Craiova hospitals including the county emergency hospital, municipal hospital, infectious-disease hospital and other city medical units.

Simulation training

UMF Craiova's applied simulation center opened in 2019 and is described as a 19-room facility with capacity for about 400 students at the same time.

Image: UMF Craiova old building by Mvelam, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 / 2.5 / 2.0 / 1.0.

How Medimentor helps

Craiova is a file-based route, so the highest-value support is different from a pure entrance-exam page. Medimentor can help applicants organize the admissions plan, strengthen Biology and Chemistry foundations for the broader medical-school path and avoid weak, generic application positioning.

File planning

Track translations, diploma rules, B2 English proof, forms, essay and confirmation deadlines.

Science background

Use Biology and Chemistry practice to strengthen the profile and prepare for alternative routes that do use exams.

Application timing

Build the file before the July deadline so validation problems can be handled through the platform.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine or Dentistry in English at UMF Craiova?

Yes. UMF Craiova publishes 2026/27 English teaching modules for Medicine and Dentistry. Both are listed as 6-year programs with 360 ECTS.

How much is tuition at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova?

For 2026/27, the official English teaching modules page lists Medicine at EUR 8,500 per year and Dental Medicine at EUR 6,500 per year. The page also states that tuition fees are set annually and may change with Senate approval.

Does UMF Craiova have an entrance exam for English Medicine or Dentistry?

For the 2026 English teaching modules, UMF Craiova describes admission as file examination. Selection is based on the file score: high school diploma result, Biology/Physics/Chemistry final-exam subjects where applicable, and a university application essay.

When is the 2026 UMF Craiova application window?

The official 2026 calendar lists online registration from 25 May 2026 at 12:00 to 15 July 2026 at 12:00 Craiova time, provisional eligible lists on 24 July 2026, place confirmation by 28 July 2026 and original-file submission from 14 to 30 September 2026.

Do English-taught Craiova students need Romanian?

Yes. The 2026 methodology says Medicine and Dental Medicine courses in the English section are taught in English, but practical works and clinical training are conducted in Romanian beginning in the fourth year.