Cluj Medical University

Medicine:

• The university offers 6-Year Undergraduate medicine course and is taught in English, French or Romanian.
• The first academic cycle lasts 3 years with a focus on pre-clinical studies and the related medical fundamentals.
• The next three years focus on clinical education and includes surgical and preventive medicine courses and hospital experience.
• Every summer, from year one to five of studies, students must work in university affiliated hospitals, medical centres or clinics.
• Students need to complete a minimum of four weeks of work experience per year and get at least 800 hours practical experience over the first five years.
• In their final year, students must write a personal research dissertation on a topic assigned to them by their instructor.
• To complete their studies, students must sit the state examinations, including a written exam and oral presentation defending their thesis research.
• Successful students are awarded a master’s degree and the title of “Physician” (MD).
• All qualifications are recognised globally allowing graduates to practice in any EU member state or anywhere around the world.

Dentistry:

• The university offers 6-Year Undergraduate Dentistry course and is taught in English.
• The course is divided into two categories, 62% stemmatological courses and 38% medical, surgical, and fundamental theory.
• From year one to year five, students are required to work summers in university affiliated hospitals, clinics or dentistry offices for a minimum of four weeks each year. A total of 800 hours is required over five years.
• During year six, students must complete a number of integrated courses on complex oral treatment training and practical study.
• They must also write a dissertation on a topic chosen in conjunction with their instructor.
• To qualify, students must sit the state written examinations to assess their dental medical knowledge in both practice and procedures. They will also need to complete a practical examination in four subjects.
• Students are required to defend their thesis with a presentation before a board of accomplished dentists and professors.
• Successful students are awarded a master’s degree and the title of Dentist.
• Dentistry graduates from Romanian universities include renowned professionals many of whom have contributed substantially to the field post-graduation.
• Some continue with their chosen area of specialisation in Romania due to the large demand for dentists and availability of state funding.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. A completed application form.
2. The Baccalaureate diploma or both an equivalent copy and authenticated translation in Romanian (translated if the original is in another language other than English or French) and transcripts of records / diploma supplement (copy).
3. Transcript of records in recognition of previous studies for the university.
4. Copy of valid passport pages 1,2,3,4 or an official valid ID.
5. Birth certificate – both a copy and authenticated translation is required.
6. Medical certificate containing:
   1. Proof of vaccination against hepatitis B
   2. Information about any chronic diseases.
   3. A full psychological assessment
   4. 4 passport sized photos

• Cluj is the fourth most populated city in Romania and is one of the most important academic, cultural, industrial and business centres in Romania.
• Cluj-Napoca has a diverse and growing cultural scene, with cultural life exhibited in a number of fields, including the visual arts, performing arts and nightlife. It also has a vast number of landmark buildings and monuments. One of those is the Saint Michael’s Church in Unirii Square, built at the end of the 14th century in the Gothic style of that period. It was only in the 19th century that the Neo-Gothic tower of the church was erected which remains the tallest church tower in Romania to this day.
• A highlight of the city is the botanical garden, situated in the vicinity of the centre. Beside this garden, Cluj-Napoca is also home to some large parks, the most notable being the Central Park with the Chios Casino and a large statuary ensemble.
• The Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ), located 9 kilometres (5.6 miles) to the east of the city centre, is the second busiest airport in Romania and handles several flights to and from several countries in Europe daily. The city also has great road and rail systems facilitating transportation throughout the city.
• The city is also very famous for its sports. Cluj Arena, is the largest stadium in Cluj-Napoca (capacity 30,201), and is ranked as an UEFA Elite stadium. Several facilities for sports like rugby, football, handball, and water polo are also available throughout the city. Cluj-Napoca held the titles of European Youth Capital in 2015 and European City of Sport in 2018.

• Romania is a country in the Southeast of Europe with an estimated population of 19 million. Bucharest, the capital city, has a population of around 1.7 million.
• After WWII Romania was under communist control until 1989, when it declared itself a free democracy, and began to rebuild its economy.
• Romania is now a very modern country and has a similar standard of living to other EU member states.
• Romania has a very low cost of living, making its famous universities an appealing destination for students from all around Europe and the rest of the world.
• Romanian universities are among the best in Europe and thousands of international students pursue their studies there every year.
• Modern Romania is a wonderful mix of cultures where people from all over the world are welcomed warmly by the locals.