Student city guide
Study in Bucharest
This guide explains student life in Bucharest, Romania, including an estimated monthly student budget of $560, Humid continental climate characterized by hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters., Long-stay visa for studies (Type D/SD) guidance, 32 universities. Explore verified details for Romania below.
Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $560
- Climate
- Humid continental climate characterized by hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
- Safety score
- 75/100
- English friendliness
- 70%
- Student visa
- Long-stay visa for studies (Type D/SD)
- Work while studying
- International students with a residence permit can legally work up to 4-6 hours per day without needing a separate work permit.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$65
- Food$295
- Transport$25
- Leisure$175
Rent is for abed in a shared university residence hall (2-4 people) at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE).
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Highly affordable tuition and cost of living compared to most of Europe.
- Fast and reliable internet infrastructure, ideal for studying.
- Vibrant and diverse student life with a thriving cafe culture.
- Degrees are globally recognized across the European Union.
Considerations
- Heavy traffic congestion and noise in the city center.
- Administrative and bureaucratic processes can be slow and complex.
- Variable quality and condition of public university dormitories.
Student housing in Bucharest
Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Bucharest, Romania. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.
Browse student housing in BucharestUniversities in Bucharest
- "Mihai Viteazul" National Intelligence Academy
- "Universitatea Națională de Apărare "Carol I""
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza Police Academy of Bucharest
- Artifex University of Bucharest
- Athenaeum University of Bucharest
- Baptist Theological Institute of Bucharest
- Bioterra University of Bucharest
- Bucharest University of Economic Studies
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Bucharest
- Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University
- Ecological University of Bucharest
- Hyperion University of Bucharest
- I.L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film Bucharest
- Institute of Business Administration in Bucharest
- Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism
- Military Technical Academy "Ferdinand I" of Bucharest
- National University of Arts Bucharest
- National University of Music Bucharest
- National University of Physical Education and Sport Bucharest
- National University of Political Studies and Public Administration
- National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest
- Nicolae Titulescu University of Bucharest
- Pentecostal Theological Institute of Bucharest
- Romanian-American University of Bucharest
- Spiru Haret University
- Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest
- Timotheus Christian Brethren Theological Institute of Bucharest
- Titu Maiorescu University
- Universitatea Spiru Haret
- University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
- University of Bucharest