About the university

Ovidius University of Constanța is the main higher education institution on the Romanian Black Sea coast, founded in 1990. Named after the Roman poet Ovid, who was exiled to Tomis (modern-day Constanța). 15 faculties covering Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, Economics, Letters, History and Political Science, Arts, Physical Education, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Theology, Naval Sciences, and Psychology. Unique coastal university with maritime programs.

Key information

• Location: Constanța, RO
• Ranking #1651
• QS #1651
• National ranking #11
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Medicine
• Law
• Economics
• Computer Science
• Naval Sciences

Programs (10)

• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Law
• Economics
• Computer Science
• History
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Environmental Science
• Engineering

Student body

• Total students: 18,000
• International students: 10%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €130 - €400 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 73%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• €0 - €8,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 60.00%
• Scholarships available: State scholarships, Erasmus+ mobility, Black Sea region cooperation programs, maritime industry partnerships.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Constanța ~€300-550/month.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1990
• Teaching languages: Romanian, English, French
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.univ-ovidius.ro