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Study in Timișoara
This guide explains student life in Timișoara, Romania, including an estimated monthly student budget of $648, Timișoara experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate with hot summers and cold, snowy winters., Long-stay visa for studies (Type D/SD) guidance, 5 universities. Explore verified details for Romania below.

Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $648
- Climate
- Timișoara experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate with hot 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 can legally work part-time for up to 4 hours per day (20 hours per week) without needing a separate work permit.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$108
- Food$216
- Transport$22
- Leisure$302
Rent is for aroom in a student dormitory at Politehnica University Timișoara (UPT).
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Highly affordable tuition and living costs compared to Western Europe
- Vibrant student atmosphere driven by multiple major universities
- Rich cultural heritage and events as a former European Capital of Culture
- Excellent and inexpensive high-speed internet connectivity
Considerations
- Administrative and bureaucratic processes can be slow and complex
- Winters can be quite cold and gloomy
- Healthcare and public infrastructure may lag behind Western European standards
Student housing in Timișoara
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