About the university

Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iași is Romania's third oldest medical university, founded in 1879. Named after Romanian physiologist Grigore T. Popa. Offers Medicine (6 years), Dentistry (6 years), and Pharmacy (5 years) programs in Romanian, English, and French. Recognized by WHO and international medical authorities. Strong clinical training at Iași's major hospitals. Particularly popular with Moldovan students due to geographic proximity.

Key information

• Location: Iași, RO
• Ranking #1201
• QS #1201
• National ranking #3
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• General Medicine
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Nursing

Programs (7)

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

Student body

• Total students: 8,000
• International students: 28%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €130 - €400 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 92%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL
• Biology/Chemistry entrance exam

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• €4,500 - €8,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 45.00%
• Scholarships available: Romanian Government scholarships for Moldovan citizens (priority for Iași due to proximity), Erasmus+ bilateral agreements, AUF francophone scholarships.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Iași ~€300-600/month. Most affordable among Romanian medical universities.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1879
• Teaching languages: Romanian, English, French
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.umfiasi.ro