Are you ready to pursue your academic dreams in Romania? Applications are now open for the prestigious ARICE Scholarship 2025/26. This fully funded program, supported by the Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade (ARICE) and the Ministry of Education, offers 40 scholarships annually for international students at all academic levels—Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD.
Candidates worldwide (excluding EU and EFTA countries) are encouraged to apply. Plus, there’s no application fee, and recipients receive a free one-year Romanian language course to ease their integration.
Scholarship Overview
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Host Country: Romania
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Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
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Funding Agencies: Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade (ARICE) & Ministry of Education
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Number of Scholarships: 40
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Type: Fully Funded
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Application Deadline: 15th May 2025
Financial Benefits
The ARICE Scholarship offers an array of benefits, ensuring a smooth academic journey:
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No Registration Fee
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Free Romanian Language Prep Year
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Full Tuition Coverage (BS, MS, PhD)
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Monthly Stipend
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Free Accommodation
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Medical Assistance
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Free Local and Domestic Transport
Priority Study Areas
Applicants specializing in the following fields are given priority:
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Economics & Business Administration
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Agricultural Sciences
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Technical Sciences
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Oil & Gas
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Other areas may also be considered.
Scholarship Duration
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Bachelor’s Programs: 3–6 years
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Master’s Programs: 1.5–2 years
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PhD Programs: 3–5 years
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Postgraduate/Residency: 3–6 years
Note: Dental medicine, stomatology, and pharmacy programs are not covered by this scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
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Open to nationals of non-EU and non-EFTA states.
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Romanian citizens and individuals with long-term residence in Romania are not eligible.
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Citizens who have applied for protection in Romania are also ineligible.
Required Documents
Applicants must provide the following:
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Letter of Recommendation
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Completed Application Forms
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Academic Documents (Diplomas, Transcripts)
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Declaration of Non-benefit (Annex 3)
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Identity Documents (Passport, ID, Birth Certificate)
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Medical Certificate
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Passport-sized Photographs
Important Notes for Applicants
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The Ministry of Education and Research has the final say on scholarship decisions.
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Results will be posted on the ARICE website and emailed to successful applicants.
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Letters of Acceptance and Enrollment Orders will be issued before the 2025–2026 academic year.
How to Apply
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Visit the official ARICE website.
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Download and complete all necessary forms (Annex 1, 2, 3).
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Follow the detailed application instructions provided on the website.
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👉 Apply Now for the ARICE Scholarship 2025/26
Don’t miss your chance to achieve your academic goals in Romania with this fully funded scholarship!
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