West University of Timisoara

The West University of Timișoara (UVT) in Romania offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs for international students. Here's an overview of the application process, available courses, fees, and language requirements for the 2026 academic year:

Courses and Subjects

UVT offers a wide array of programs across various faculties, including:

  • Faculty of Arts and Design:
    • Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Graphics)
    • Design
    • Applied Arts
    • Art History and Theory
  • Faculty of Physical Education and Sports:
    • Physical Education and Sports
    • Kinetotherapy and Special Motricity
    • Sports and Performance Motricity
  • Faculty of Political Science, Philosophy, and Communication Sciences:
    • Political Science
    • Philosophy
    • Communication Sciences
  • Faculty of Sociology and Psychology:
    • Sociology
    • Psychology
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science:
    • Mathematics
    • Computer Science
  • Faculty of Physics:
    • Physics
  • Faculty of Chemistry, Biology, and Geography:
    • Chemistry
    • Biology
    • Geography
  • Faculty of Economics and Business Administration:
    • Economics
    • Business Administration
  • Faculty of Law:
    • Law

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Tuition Fees

For the academic year 2025-2026, the tuition fees are approximately:

  • Bachelor's Programs:
    • Humanities and Social Sciences: $2,500 - $3,000 per year
    • Engineering and Computer Science: $3,000 - $4,000 per year
    • Law: $3,000 - $4,000 per year
    • Physical Education and Sport: $2,500 - $3,000 per year
  • Master's Programs:
    • Humanities and Social Sciences: $2,500 - $3,000 per year
    • Engineering and Computer Science: $3,000 - $4,000 per year
    • Law: $3,000 - $4,000 per year
Please note that these fees are subject to change and may vary for the 2026 academic year

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IELTS Requirements

For programs taught in English, a recognized language certificate is required. If you do not have such a certificate, a compulsory language test will be organized after your arrival in Romania. Until successful completion of the test, your admission will be conditional.

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Application Process

Application Process for International Students:

  1. Eligibility Check:
    • Ensure you have a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education.
  2. Document Preparation:
    • Complete the online application form.
    • Provide an authenticity statement and consent for processing personal data.
    • Submit your high school diploma, authenticated and translated into Romanian, English, or French by an authorized translator and legalized at a public notary.
    • Include a transcript of records, birth certificate, marriage certificate (if applicable), international passport, and national identity card or any other official document proving your permanent residence.
    • Provide a medical certificate issued by your doctor within the last 90 days, confirming your fitness to pursue university studies.
    • Complete the contact details form provided on the admission platform to ensure the university can reach you throughout the process.
  3. Application Submission:
    • Submit your application and required documents through the university's online admission platform.
  4. Admission Fee:
    • Pay a non-refundable admission fee of 400 RON or 85 EUR.

Additional Information:

  • The university does not offer online or distance learning courses for international students.
  • The university is not involved in the process of obtaining the study visa. If you pay a tuition fee for the first year of your studies and then fail to get the study visa, the tuition fee will be reimbursed according to the university's policy.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the official website of the University of Craiova or contact their International Relations Department.