English teaching modules

Admission 2023-2024

English teaching modules based on file examination

Study programmes on own expense:

Faculty of Medicine

Medicine - English teaching module (sector regulated, 360 credits - duration of studies 6 years)

Faculty of Dentistry

Dentistry - English teaching module (sector regulated, 360 credits - duration of studies 6 years)

METHODOLOGY OF ADMISSION TO STUDIES FOR CITIZENS FROM E.U. COUNTRIES, EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA, SWISS CONFEDERATION AND FROM NON E.U. STATES

CRAIOVA

-2023-

The methodology of admission to studies of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova is developed in compliance with:

· The stipulations of the National Education Law no. 1/2011

· OMEC 4205/2020

· OMEN 3473/17.03.2017

· OMEC 4241/2020

· OMEC 4151/24.04.2020 – amendment of OMEN 3473/2017

No.

Programme of study

Duration of studies

Number of credits

Tuition fees

2023/2024

Places available

E.U / NON E.U.

Medicine English language section

6 years

360

6000 euros

Dental Medicine English language section

6 years

360

6000 euros

*The tuition fees may suffer changes during the study years with the approval of the Senate of UMF Craiova.

The eligible applicants are the citizens of the E.U., the E.E.A., and the Swiss Confederation or Non E.U. countries who:

- have documents that certify the citizenship of the state of origin and who require the enrollment to studies in Romania on own expense;

- have study documents issued by educational institutions recognized in the country of origin;

- submit the file by the deadline established by this methodology.

Should be taken into consideration that courses offered for a degree in Medicine and Dental Medicine – English language section are taught in English but due to the need for the doctor-patient communication, practical works, clinical trainings are carried out in Romanian language starting with the fourth year of study.

Application steps

! If you want to apply to more than one programme of study, it is mandatory to create different accounts for each one using different email addresses!

1. The candidate will apply for U.M.F. of Craiova by accessing the online platform and will fill in all the fields with requested information and upload all the mentioned documents.

Please be sure that:

-all your documents are scanned in PDF format only and the name of the document must include the type of document and the candidate’s surname (passport.Smith, transcriptofrecords.Smith, etc.)

-scan the original documents as well as the translations/certified copies into a single PDF document and upload them in the appropriate section;

-it is mandatory that the candidate uses his/her personal e-mail address containing his/her full name;

Important! This e-mail address will be used to create the student account if the candidate is declared admitted.

2. The online submissions of the candidates will be processed by International Relations Office and if:

- the file is complete, the candidate will receive a validation notice through the platform;

- the file is incomplete, the candidate will receive a correction notice through the platform in order to upload the missing documents or modify the incorrect and incomplete fields.

All the submitted files will be processed and receive a registration code but only the complete ones will be declared eligible.

Candidates are required to check the status of their file by accessing their personal account on the online platform.

Important!

The REGISTRATION fee will only be paid online, on the addmission platform, as part of the registration process.

After filling in the personal data and uploading the required documents, the candidate will be able to pay the registration fee on the platform. Once the payment is processed, the file will be automatically sent to the university.

The processing fee for the submitted file is 200 euros and it is non-refundable.

*For candidates who own a High School Diploma obtained in Romania, the file processing fee will be 100 euros.

3. After the preliminary results are published on umfcv.ro, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova will send the required documents to the Ministry of Education of Romania in order to obtain the certificates of recognition of studies (for E.U. citizens) and letters of acceptance (for non E.U. citizens). When the answer is received (could take up to 30 working days) we decide together the way through which the document will reach the candidate.

Take into consideration that the enrollment will be possible only if the candidate’s studies will be recognized by the Ministry of Education.

All the eligible candidates on the preliminary list must send the Confirmation or Declining Statement by 8 August 2023 to the following e-mail addresses:

Medicine in English: med.admission@umfcv.ro

Dental Medicine in English: dent.admission@umfcv.ro

4. After receiving the acceptance letter/certificate of recognition of studies issued by the Ministry of Education, the admitted candidates will personally submit the file with all the documents uploaded on the online platform to the International Relations Office (Petru Rareș Street nr. 2, Craiova, Romania) and also:

- the original high school diploma or equivalent (in this case is mandatory to submit a notary statement, in Romanian language, specifying the date of submission of the original high school diploma);

- the receipt for the enrolment fee (150 RON) - can be paid to the Financial Department at 1 Mai Street, no 68, Craiova;

- the receipt for the tuition fee payment containing the full name and programme of study of the candidate - (non-EU citizens who need to obtain a study visa must pay the full tuition fee).

- 4 recent photos (2,5 x 3,5 cm)

The International Relations Office will check the submitted files and if they contain all the documents mentioned above, candidates will be able to sign the study contract.

The admission process is conditioned by successfully completing an English language test organized by the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova according to its own methodology and will take place on SEPTEMBER 2023 (time and place will be communicated later).

Exempted from this test are citizens from countries where English is the official language of the state or those who can prove with official certificates issued by the educational institution from which they graduated, that they have attended courses in English.

Countries where English is the official language: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Falkland Islands, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, South Africa, Micronesia, Montserrat, Philippines, South Africa, United Kingdom, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, New Zealand, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, St Christopher and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, United States of America, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

CITIZENS FROM U.E. COUNTRIES, EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (E.E.A.), SWISS CONFEDERATION

Mandatory documents for admission process:

1. Application for recognition of studies for enrollment to undergraduate studies – for the certificate of recognition of studies (filled, dated and signed, with photo attached) – 1 colored scanned original;

Those who have already obtained from the Romanian Ministry of Education the recognition of their studies will upload the Certificate of recognition of studies (Adeverinta / Atestat).

2. Europass CV - is mandatory to include your personal mail and phone number;

3. University Application Essay – maximum 400 words (dated and signed);

4. English Language Proficiency Certificate – minimum B2 level issued by an accredited institution – colored scanned original;

Exemption from it:

-citizens from countries where the official language is English;

-citizens who have completed High School studies in an educational institution where the teaching language was English providing a certificate that states it;

5. High School Diploma or the equivalent – 1 colored scanned original and 1 translation in English or Romanian certified as authentic by a notary / 1 copy certified as authentic by a notary if the document is already issued in English;

If you submit the equivalent issued by the high school institution, it has to specify the average grade of the Final High School examination, the passed subjects, grades and the validity term of the certificate. It is also mandatory to provide a notary statement (translated in English or Romanian) with the term for submitting the high school diploma.

Depending on the country your High School Diploma is issued it must be authenticated with Hague Apostille or authenticated by:

· Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the issuing country;

· Embassy/Consular Office of Romania in the issuing country.

List of countries for which the authentication of study documents is requested

https://cnred.edu.ro/en/list-of-countries-for-which-the-authentication-of-study-documents-is-requested

Important! It might be necessary for you to submit additional documents beside your high school diploma - if you do, please submit in the same PDF also 1 colored scanned original and 1 translation in English or Romanian (certified as authentic by a notary).

You can check all the information here: List of accepted High School Diplomas by the Ministry of Education for the enrollment to studies of foreign citizens

If the candidate's surname and first name mentioned in the study documents are not identical to the surname and first name mentioned in the identity card/passport, the candidate must provide a notary statement certifying that he/she is the legal holder of the study documents submitted.

6. Transcript of Records for each high school year of study – 1 colored scanned original and 1 translation in English or Romanian certified as authentic by a notary / 1 copy certified as authentic by a notary if the document is already issued in English;

7. Other documents – that can improve your score (e.g. graduation diploma from another university medical or non-medical studies, volunteer certificates medicine related – maximum 2) - 1 colored scanned original and 1 translation in English or Romanian;

8. Birth Certificate – 1 colored scanned original and 1 translation in English or Romanian (certified as authentic by a notary)/ if already in English submit a copy certified as authentic by a notary and the original;

9. Passport or Personal Identity Document (colored scanned original) - valid at least six months from 01.10.2023;

10. Document proving residence abroad (passport/ID with address of residence or document obtained from the town hall/prefecture of the town of residence) - 1 colored scanned original and 1 translation in English or Romanian;

11. Medical certificate attesting that the candidate has no contagious diseases or other physical or mental conditions incompatible with the medical profession - 1 colored scanned original and 1 translation in English or Romanian;

12. Romanian citizens must submit:

- a notary statement declaring that they wish to enroll in an English-language study programme, with payment of the tuition fee in foreign currency, to study under a financial regime with payment of the fee in foreign currency and that they are aware that their financial status remains unchanged for the entire duration of their university studies and can only be changed after passing a new entrance examination, held under the conditions provided for candidates who participate in the entrance examination for budgeted or fee-paying places in Ron;

the student has the possibility to equivalence the studies completed in English language by requesting so and respecting the applicable legislation.

- and a document attesting the residence abroad (passport/ID with address of residence or document obtained from the town hall/prefecture of the town of residence) - 1 colored scanned original and 1 translation in Romanian.

13. 4 recent photos (2,5 x 3,5 cm) - only when submitting personally the file.

Residence in Romania during studies

European Union citizens do not need a visa to study in Romania. They must announce their residence in Romania at the Immigration Bureau Dolj (Serviciul pentru Imigrări al judeţului Dolj) - Amaradia Street, no. 32-34, Craiova - where they will obtain the Certificate of Registration.

The International Relations Office will advise them on this matter.

CITIZENS FROM NON-E.U. COUNTRIES

Mandatory documents for admission process:

1. Application for the issuance of letter of acceptance to studies (filled, dated and signed, with photo attached) – 1 colored scanned original;

2. Europass CV- is mandatory to include your personal mail and phone number;

3. University Application Essay – maximum 400 words (dated and signed);

4. English Language Proficiency Certificate – minimum B2 level issued by an accredited institution – colored scanned original;

Exemption from it:

-citizens from countries where the official language is English;

-citizens who have completed High School studies in an educational institution where the teaching language was English providing a certificate that states it;

If you submit the equivalent issued by the high school institution, it has to specify the average grade of the Final High School examination, the passed subjects, grades and the validity term of the certificate. It is also mandatory to provide a notary statement (translated in English or Romanian) with the term for submitting the high school diploma.

Depending on the country your High School Diploma is issued it must be authenticated with Hague Apostille or authenticated by:

· Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the issuing country;

· Embassy/Consular Office of Romania in the issuing country.

List of countries for which the authentication of study documents is requested

https://cnred.edu.ro/en/list-of-countries-for-which-the-authentication-of-study-documents-is-requested

You can check all the information here: List of accepted High School Diplomas by the Ministry of Education for the enrollment to studies of foreign citizens

If the candidate's surname and first name mentioned in the study documents are not identical to the surname and first name mentioned in the passport, the candidate must provide a notary statement certifying that he/she is the legal holder of the study documents submitted.

9. Passport - colored scanned original, valid at least six months from 01.10.2023;

12. 4 recent photos (2,5 x 3,5 cm) - only when submitting personally the file;

Residence in Romania during studies

Non-European citizens must obtain a study visa, issued by the Romanian Embassy in the country of residence. The visa is issued based on the Letter of Acceptance, issued by the Ministry of Education - General Directorate of International Relations and European Affairs and the payment of the tuition fee for one academic year. The study visa is valid 90 days, during which time candidates are required to obtain a residence permit in Romania issued by the Immigration Bureau Dolj (Serviciul pentru Imigrări al judeţului Dolj) - Amaradia Street, no. 32-34, Craiova.

Apply for study visa as soon as you receive the Letter of Acceptance!

Selection process

I. The analysis of the submitted files will be processed by the Admission Committee in the order in which the applications are received and the preliminary results will be published on 4^thof August 2023 on umfcv.ro. The preliminary results list is not equivalent to the actual enrolment in the first year of studies.

II. The selection of the candidates will be done in decreasing order of the obtained score, according to the selection criteria mentioned below.

III. University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova may organize in September, depending on the number of candidates, a test of general knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, grid type.

SELECTION CRITERIA

SCORE

OBSERVATIONS

Holder of a high school diploma with minimum requirements achieved (from the list of accepted high school diplomas)

30 points x Obtained grade/Maximum grade

Taking at the final exam of high school studies the following subjects: Biology / Physics / Chemistry

5 points x Obtained grade/Maximum grade for each discipline

Maximum 15 points

Graduation diploma from another University:

- medical studies

- non – medical studies

10 points

5 points

Maximum 10 points

Evidence of extracurricular activities:

-proven volunteer activity (Red Cross, professional experience in areas related to medicine, etc.)

2 points for each action

Maximum 4 points

University Application Essay

maximum 400 words - computer using the Times New Roman font of 12, spaced 1.5 rows - maximum 1 page A4 format

41 points

The essay will be evaluated by the Admission Committee

Contact:

International Relations Office

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

2 Petru Rareş Street

200349, Craiova, Romania

Tel: +40 351 443 567

Email: international.umfcv@gmail.com

This methodology was approved in the Senate meeting on 16.02.2023.

If other legislative changes will occur, they will be published on the university website.