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George Emil Palade UMFST Targu Mures

Degrees

Medicine, Dentistry

Admission model

Dossier + interview

Tuition

EUR 10,000 / year

Admission period

2 Mar-25 Aug 2026

Living Costs

Approx. EUR 500-900 / month

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George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures, usually shortened to UMFST Targu Mures, is a public Romanian university in Transylvania. In Medimentor's Romania coverage, the relevant routes are Medicine in English and Dental Medicine in English.

UMFST's 2026 international admission is not a classic Biology/Chemistry entrance-exam route. The official methodology describes dossier assessment plus an online interview, with candidates assessed progressively as applications are submitted. This makes timing and file quality especially important.

Best fit

Applicants who want a public Romanian medical university in a smaller Transylvanian city and prefer dossier/interview admission over a single high-stakes written entrance exam.

Clinical-language caveat

The 2026 methodology says courses are delivered in the programme language, but clinical training is carried out in Romanian because of doctor-patient communication.

English-taught programs at UMFST Targu Mures

The Medicine in English programme page lists 6 years, 360 credits and 150 education figures. The Dental Medicine English page lists 6 years, 360 ECTS, interview admission and a maximum schooling capacity of 60.

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	Capacity note	Admission model
Medicine in English	Faculty of International Medical Studies	6 years	360 ECTS	EUR 10,000 / year	150 education figures	Dossier assessment + online interview
Dental Medicine in English	Faculty of Dental Medicine	6 years	360 ECTS	EUR 10,000 / year	60 maximum schooling capacity	Dossier assessment + online interview

Admissions overview

UMFST lists a continuous 2026 admission session from 2 March 2026 to 25 August 2026. The portal is available during that period, and applications are assessed in the order of submission. The university states that available seats are filled according to application submission and assessment.

2 Mar 2026

Admission portal opens for Medicine and Dentistry international applications.

Mar-Sep 2026

Four online interview sessions are scheduled across the admission period.

25 Aug 2026

Admission portal closes for dossier submission.

EUR 5,000

Admitted or conditionally admitted applicants pay the first installment to secure the place.

Documents

Application dossier

Personal statement of 250-300 words answering at least two of the university's prompts.
Letter of recommendation from the school principal or a teacher.
Passport scan, high school transcript and diploma if already graduated.
Signed declaration for the online interview, CV and certificates for relevant activities where applicable.

Processing fee

EUR 500 dossier fee

The 2026 methodology lists a non-refundable EUR 500 dossier-processing fee, covering file assessment, interview assessment and issuance of a language certificate for internal use.

How the UMFST interview route works

UMFST's 2026 international methodology says admission covers personal-statement assessment, assessment of previous activities and an online interview. The interview is used to evaluate compatibility with the medical profession and language skills.

Personal statement

Applicants write a one-page statement about motivation, future plans, readiness and relevant extracurricular activity.

File review

The university assesses high school grades and proven extracurricular activities according to its published grid.

Online interview

The interview checks fit for Medicine or Dentistry and confirms language ability for the chosen English-taught programme.

This page should not sell UMFST as an entrance-exam drill route. Medimentor's strongest role is helping applicants prepare a credible file, explain their medical/dental motivation clearly and keep science foundations strong for other European routes that still use written Biology and Chemistry exams.

Tuition, fees and living costs

UMFST lists the 2026/27 tuition fee for newly enrolled Medicine/Dentistry international students at EUR 10,000 per academic year. In case of admission or conditional admission, the deposit is EUR 5,000, deducted from first-year tuition and marked as non-refundable.

Cost item	Current official figure	Notes
Medicine / Dentistry tuition	EUR 10,000 / academic year	Published for newly enrolled 2026/27 international students.
First installment / deposit	EUR 5,000	Deducted from first-year tuition and listed as non-refundable.
Dossier-processing fee	EUR 500	Non-refundable; paid online through the admission platform where possible.
Living costs in Targu Mures	Approx. EUR 500-900 / month	Depends on rent, utilities, food, transport and relocation costs.

Targu Mures is typically easier to budget for than Bucharest or Cluj-Napoca, but applicants still need to plan for document translations, legalization or apostille where needed, health insurance, residence steps, travel and the first rent/deposit cycle.

Recognition and licensing

UMFST's English Medicine and Dental Medicine routes sit inside Romanian higher education. Medicine in English is listed as accredited on the programme page; Dental Medicine English is listed as provisionally authorized on the current dental programme page. Professional licensing after graduation still depends on the regulator in the country where the graduate wants to practise.

Student life and clinical training in Targu Mures

UMFST describes its main campus as situated on a hill overlooking the city and surrounded by a dendrological park. The 80-year university page highlights the Center for Simulation and Practical Skills, the Integrated Dental Centre, research facilities and a sports base with tennis courts, football fields and a university sports club.

Medicine infrastructure

The Medicine in English programme page highlights modern learning facilities, 3D virtual learning platforms, e-learning platforms and research centers.

Dental infrastructure

The Dental Medicine page describes an Integrated Dental Centre, dental simulation and imaging, teaching and research laboratories and supervised clinical activities.

Image: Main building of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Targu Mures by Sie, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL.

How Medimentor helps

UMFST is a dossier/interview route, so Medimentor's support should focus on application readiness and route comparison, not overclaiming a written entrance-exam shortcut. Strong Biology and Chemistry work still matters because many backup routes in Romania and Europe do test those subjects.

File planning

Structure the personal statement, recommendation, activity evidence, CV, transcripts and document-validation timeline.

Interview readiness

Prepare clear answers about motivation, fit for healthcare and why Medicine or Dentistry is the right track.

Route comparison

Compare UMFST's rolling interview route with exam-based options in Romania, Hungary, Czechia and Slovakia.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine or Dentistry in English at UMFST Targu Mures?

Yes. UMFST publishes 2026 international admission information for Medicine and Dentistry in Targu Mures. The 2026 methodology lists both routes as 12 semesters with 360 ECTS.

How much is tuition at UMFST Targu Mures for 2026/27?

The official 2026 admission pages list the 2026/27 tuition fee at EUR 10,000 per academic year. Admitted or conditionally admitted applicants pay a EUR 5,000 non-refundable first installment that is deducted from the first-year tuition fee.

Does UMFST Targu Mures use an entrance exam?

For the 2026 international Medicine/Dentistry admission procedure, UMFST describes dossier assessment plus an online interview. The methodology states that the interview assesses compatibility with the medical profession and language skills.

When is the 2026 UMFST admission period?

The official 2026 pages list a continuous admission session from 2 March 2026 to 25 August 2026, with four interview sessions between March and September 2026.

Do English-taught UMFST students need Romanian?

Yes. The 2026 admission procedure says courses are delivered in the programme language, but clinical training is carried out in Romanian because of doctor-patient communication.