About the university

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest is Romania's oldest and largest medical university, founded in 1857. Named after the French-Romanian physician Carol Davila. Recognized by WHO, ECFMG, and major medical licensing bodies worldwide. Offers programs in Medicine (6 years), Dentistry (6 years), Pharmacy (5 years), Nursing, and Medical Assistants. Strong international faculty and English-medium programs. Popular for Ukrainian, Moldovan, and international students.

Key information

• Location: București, RO
• Ranking #1101
• QS #1101
• National ranking #1
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• General Medicine
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Nursing

Programs (7)

• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Psychology
• Biomedical Engineering

Student body

• Total students: 10,000
• International students: 22%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €200 - €700 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 93%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• Biology/Chemistry entrance exam

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• €5,000 - €9,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 40.00%
• Scholarships available: Romanian Government scholarships for Moldovan citizens, Erasmus+ bilateral agreements, limited merit scholarships for international students. English-medium MD program available.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Bucharest ~€500-900/month. Lower tuition than Western European medical schools.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1857
• Teaching languages: Romanian, English, French
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.umfcd.ro