FACULTY of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Physical Education and Sport

Romanian Language Preparatory Program

Would you like to study in Romania but do not yet know Romanian? You can learn it in one year. At UVVG, lecturers know you by name from the first class—and stay with you until you are admitted to a faculty.

Do you have questions? Write to us at admitere@uvvg.ro or call 0748 988 884

Type of studies

Romanian language preparatory year

Mode of study

Full-time

Field

Romanian language preparatory year

Location

Arad

Language of instruction

Romanian

Duration

1 year

60 ECTS credits

Available places

50

Annual tuition fee

€2,500

Why choose to study the Romanian Language Preparatory Program?

The Romanian Language Preparatory Program is intended for citizens of non-EU countries who wish to pursue university studies in Romania in programs taught in Romanian. Having Romanian language knowledge at a minimum certified level is a mandatory requirement imposed by Romanian legislation for enrollment in university studies.

The program lasts 1 academic year (2 semesters × 14 weeks) and concludes with the issuance of a Preparatory Year Certificate—the document required to enroll in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program at any accredited university in Romania. Attendance is mandatory.

UVVG has been organizing this program since the 2024–2025 academic year, drawing on direct experience with students from over 50 countries. We understand the challenges international students face when starting their studies and provide the appropriate academic framework to overcome them.

Graduates of the program may enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral studies at UVVG or at any other accredited higher education institution in Romania, in accordance with the Ministry of Education regulations (Order No. 5516/2024).

The Romanian Language Preparatory Program is intended for citizens of non-EU countries who wish to pursue university studies in Romania in programs taught in Romanian. Having Romanian language knowledge at a minimum certified level is a mandatory requirement imposed by Romanian legislation for enrollment in university studies.

Why choose to study this specialization at UVVG?

  • Students from over 50 countries study at UVVG—an active international community, not isolation

  • Small groups—lecturers know you by name from the first class and track your individual progress

  • Direct access to all UVVG faculties after graduation: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law, Economics, Sport

  • Modern campus in Arad—dormitories, library, sports centers, student restaurant

  • International Center for Linguistic Testing (CITLECA)—support for language testing and academic counseling

  • Dedicated administrative support for international students—from your application file to your residence permit

What our students say

How to apply

The admission process is based on the application file. There is no exam. Candidates are selected in the order in which complete files are submitted.

  • Upload the scanned documents to the UVVG admissions platform or send them to international@uvvg.ro

  • UVVG submits the file to the Ministry of Education. The MoE issues the Letter of Acceptance required for the study visa

  • With the Letter of Acceptance and proof of tuition payment, you apply for the D/SD visa at the Romanian Embassy in your country

  • Upon arrival in Arad, you submit the original documents to the registrar’s office and officially enroll in the preparatory program

Prospective students in Medicine, Dentistry, or Pharmacy

UVVG medical programmes are also available in English and French, but if you wish to study in Romanian, the preparatory year is the first step. You may also choose the medical-field-specific track.

Prospective students in Law, Economics, or other specialisations

All UVVG bachelor’s and master’s programmes taught in Romanian are accessible after completing the preparatory year.

Non-EU citizens without a Romanian language certificate

Applicants who cannot demonstrate language proficiency of at least B1 level are automatically enrolled in the preparatory programme, in accordance with the MEN methodology.

Applicants with secondary education completed outside Romania

The baccalaureate diploma or its equivalent, obtained in any education system, is the basic document required for enrolment in the preparatory programme.

The curriculum covers the linguistic competencies and general cultural knowledge necessary for integration into the Romanian academic environment.

  • Romanian language — oral and written communication: comprehension, text production, conversation in academic and everyday contexts

  • Reading and text interpretation: comprehension of texts from various fields — science, law, medicine, economics

  • Specialized languages: modules oriented toward the chosen field — medical, legal, economic, or technical

  • Grammar and syntax: structure of the Romanian language, sentence construction rules, spelling and punctuation

  • Romanian culture and civilization: essential historical, social, and cultural context for integration into the university environment

  • Academic writing: drafting essays, papers, and documents in accordance with Romanian university standards

The curriculum follows the linguistic competency levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Upon completion, students reach level B2.

Curriculum

Full programme structure by year and semester

Course syllabi

Objectives, content, and bibliography for each course

Timetable

Faculty office hours for individual consultations

Faculty

List of professors and lecturers teaching in the programme

Your first year in Romania starts with Romanian.

Apply to the preparatory program and gain access to any faculty in Romania. Places are limited.

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Do you have questions? Write to us at admitere@uvvg.ro or call 0748 988 884