Admission information for doctoral studies - students from EU, EEA and Swiss Confederation Citizens
Language of studies
a. Romanian
Candidates who do not speak Romanian can apply for studies in Romanian provided they take a preparatory language course one year before enrolment. At the end of the preparatory year, the candidates will acquire a Romanian language certificate. In case the candidate already has knowledge of Romanian language, they can take the Romanian language test at the Faculty of Letters and get a language certificate. Romanian language certificates will be accepted only from the Romanian Language Institute or Romanian universities accredited to issue such certificates.
The Romanian language test fee is 250 RON (about 45 EUR), subject to alterations.
b. English
Candidates choosing specialisations taught in English will have to pass an interview before the entrance exam depending on the faculty chosen by the candidate.
Dates for the language exams for the July session will be settled and announced on time.
Available places
Every year, the Senate of the university with the approval of the Ministry of National Education decides on the number of available places. The number of available places is published on the doctoral school webpage.
Admission process:
The University of Oradea has implemented the Bologna system since 2005. Usually, there are two admission sessions: in July and in September.
Eligible candidates for places available for EU, EEA and the Swiss Confederation
-Candidates from the European Union, the European Economic Area and the Swiss Confederation
-Candidates who have graduated from a University accredited in their country and acknowledged by the Romanian Ministry of National Education.
The admission for EU, EEA and Swiss Confederation candidates has 2 stages:
1. Obtaining the recognition of previous studies from the Ministry of National Education (Certificate issued by the National Centre for the Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas).
2. Participation of the candidates to the admission organised by the University of Oradea.
1st stage
Applying for the acknowledgement of studies (Certificate issued by the National Centre for the Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas)
According to Law 316/2006, all the citizens of EU, SEE and the Swiss Confederation have access to all forms of education in the same conditions as Romanians including tuition fees.
As of 15.06.2009, all citizens of the above mentioned countries do no longer need an acceptance letter, but a CERTIFICATE issued by the National Centre for the Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas at the Romanian Ministry of National Education. Once they acquire the certificate, the candidates can register for admission at the University of Oradea.
Candidates who have graduated in Romania do not need an approval from the Ministry of Education.
The application file for the acknowledgement of studies must be submitted to the International Relations Department/Office for Foreign Students at the University of Oradea. Files submitted by individual candidates are not processed by the Ministry of Education.
FILE PROCESSING
The deadline for the submission of files at the Foreign Students Office, International Relations Department, in order to obtain the Certificate of Recognition of Studies are as follows:
- PLEASE VISIT THE LINK FOR UPDATED DEADLINES
Before the file is processed, all candidates must pay a non-refundable processing file fee of 150 euro, a fee requested by the University of Oradea. The processing file fee will be paid to the University’s bank account before the application is submitted and it covers the expenses for the issuance of the certificate. Once the processing file fee is paid, it cannot be reimbursed.
THE FEE CAN BE SENT ONLY BY BANK TRANSFER! PLEASE DO NOT SEND IT VIA WESTERN UNION OR ORDINARY MAIL!
Beneficiary/Account's holder: Universitatea din Oradea, International Relations Department
Beneficiary address: str. Universitatii, nr.1, 410087 Oradea, Bihor, Romania
Name and address of the Bank: Banca Transilvania, Sucursala: Agentia Centru Oradea, Address: Str. Vasile Alecsandri nr.1
IBAN Account: RO15BTRLEURCRT0078251103
Bank Swift code: BTRLRO22
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY E-MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
The documents required for the application are as follows:
1. Application form for the University of Oradea (click HERE to download)
2. Application form for recognition of studies (click HERE to download)
University Diploma (original language) – (2 copies)– simple copy, if the diploma is issued in English/ French/ Spanish/ Italian and the legalized copy of the translation of this Diploma, into Romanian (if it was issued in other language, than those mentioned above);
4. Transcript of Records from University (for all years) – (2 copies)– simple copy, if the document is issued in Romanian/ English/ French/ Spanish/ Italian and, the legalized copy of the translation of this document, into Romanian (if it was issued in other language, than those mentioned above);
5. Identification document (photocopy): Passport pages 1,2,3,4 or national ID.
6. Confirmation of payment of the non-refundable processing file fee of 150 euro
7. Extra documents will be requested if necessary. Please contact our SUD Secretary Office for guidance.
8. If the submission of the file will be made by another person, the authorized person must submit to the Foreign Students Office a notarized power of attorney and passport copy.
Each document written above, must be translated into Romanian language and legalized by a public notary, if it is not issued in: English/French/Spanish/Italian
The list of the diplomas required by CNRED in order to issue the Certificate of Recognition of Studies is HERE.
FILE SUBMISSION
All these documents will be sent in a file to the University of Oradea to the following post mail address:
University of Oradea
International Relations Departments/Foreign Students Office
C.P. 114, O.P. 1, Str. Universității nr. 1, 410087-Oradea, Romania
Tel: +40/259/408144
All candidates must submit their files at the Foreign Students Office, International Relations Department before the deadlines mentioned above.
If a candidate is considered eligible and the file is complete, the International Relations Department forwards the documents to the Ministry of National Education to issue the Certificate according to which the candidate can pursue their studies in Romania.
The Certificate of Recognition of Studies has to be submitted along with the additional required documents upon registration for the admission at the chosen faculty.
It is important to know is that the admission can be done strictly through the university and you do not need any agents to help you with the paperwork. The university will take care of your acceptance letter, admission and everything. The website http://www.oradeauniversity.com/ is not an official website and has nothing to do with our university. Therefore, we will not take any responsibilities for documents sent to this contact!
Very important!
1. Upon arrival at the University of Oradea, in order to do the registration with the chosen faculty, the students shall submit the original documents.
2. The students can be enrolled at the University of Oradea on condition that they obtain the certificate from the Ministry of National Education and have passed the admission criteria for the faculty and specialisation of their choice.
2nd stage
Registration at the university
Registration of the candidates for the admission exam or file competition is done on the basis of the acknowledgement of studies issued by the Ministry of National Education together with the original file that must be submitted in the legal admission periods. The registration file must comprise the documents according to the admission methodology at the University of Oradea.
PLEASE FOLLOW OUR WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION AND EXAM DATES. ALSO PLEASE CHECK THIS LINK TOO
Fees
Registration fees for the academic year 2018-2019 are as follows:
- the fee for registration - 150 RON (aprox. 30 Euro)
- the fee for appeals - 150 RON (aprox. 30 Euro)
- the enrolment fee - 100 RON (aprox. 25 Euro)
TUITION FEE - University of Oradea
TUITION FEE - Government of Romania, Ordinance no.22/2009
Visa
EU, EEA and Swiss Confederation citizens do not need a visa for studies but they have the duty to inform the Romanian Immigration Office/Bihor Immigration Office on their stay in Oradea (Oficiul Român pentru Imigrări /Serviciul pentru Imigrări Bihor).
