ARICE Scholarship 2026 Romania | Complete Guide, Eligibility & How to Apply
📌 What is the ARICE Scholarship?
The Romanian Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade (ARICE) Scholarship is a fully funded government scholarship for international students to study in Romania starting in the 2026–2027 academic year.
According to official announcements, ARICE offers 40 scholarships for foreign citizens.
It covers:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- PhD
- (Postgraduate/residency in limited medical specializations)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (ARICE 2026)
You are eligible if:
✅ Nationality
- All foreign citizens except EU and EFTA countries.
❌ Not Eligible If:
- You are an EU/EFTA citizen
- You have already benefited from a Romanian government scholarship for the same study cycle
- You fall under certain diplomatic or protected status categories
📚 Academic Requirement
- Good academic performance (minimum average 7/10 in Romanian grading system or equivalent “Good”).
📖 Language Requirement
- If you do not know Romanian, you are entitled to a Romanian language preparatory year.
🚫 Fields NOT Allowed
- Medicine
- Dental Medicine
- Pharmacy
🗓 Important Dates (ARICE 2026)
- Application Opens: May 11, 2026
- Application Deadline: June 12, 2026
- Selection Results: By September 15, 2026 (intermediate stage)
⚠️ Applications are submitted electronically.
📄 Required Documents (ARICE)
Typical documents include:
- Application forms (RAIFT + MEC)
- Passport copy
- Diplomas (translated & legalized)
- Academic transcripts
- Birth certificate
- CV
- Recommendation letter
- Medical certificate
- Declaration of no previous Romanian scholarship
All documents must be translated (Romanian/English/French) and properly legalized.
💰 Scholarship Benefits
ARICE scholarship is fully funded and includes:
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly financial support
- Free accommodation
- Medical assistance
- Transport support
- Free Romanian language preparatory year (if needed)
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
Step 1: Wait for Official Opening
Applications open on May 11, 2026.
Step 2: Prepare Documents
Scan all required documents in PDF format.
Step 3: Submit Application
Send application files electronically as instructed in the official announcement.
Step 4: Selection Process
- ARICE committee evaluates files
- Final decision made by the Ministry of Education
- Results published on ARICE website and via email
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