Student Insurance Romania
We'll guide you through the process of obtaining the health insurance you need for your university stay in Romania.
Romania attracts a growing number of international students every year, including many from France. In 2022, almost 30,000 foreign students were enrolled at Romanian universities.
Whatever your country of origin, if you plan to study in Romania, take out health insurance for international students. This insurance will protect you in the event of unforeseen medical circumstances, and cover all your healthcare costs in the event of illness or accident.
Student Insurance Romania Student Backup
Cost-effective international health insurance for emergencies.
From
27€
- Worldwide coverage
- Maximum age: 30
- Covers emergencies and accidents only
- Up to €50,000 per year
- Repatriation assistance
- Civil liability
- Individual protection
Student Insurance Romania Student Budget
Health insurance with a good cover/price ratio.
From
37€
- Worldwide coverage
- Maximum age: 30
- Covers emergencies and accidents
- Covers 100% of routine medical care
- 100% hospitalization coverage
- Up to €150,000 per year
- Standard dental and optical expenses up to €350
- Contraception coverage + vaccines
- Maternity care
- Additional insurance for access to private practitioners and clinics
- Repatriation assistance
- Civil liability
- Individual protection
Student Insurance Romania Student Global
Our most comprehensive international health insurance.
From
45€
- Worldwide coverage
- Maximum age: 35
- Covers emergencies and accidents
- Covers 100% of routine medical care
- 100% hospitalization coverage
- Up to €250,000 per year
- Higher ceilings per routine medical procedure
- Standard dental and optical expenses up to €550
- Contraception coverage + vaccines
- Maternity care
- Covers pre-existing conditions
- Repatriation assistance
- Civil liability
- Individual protection
Any questions? Need advice?
Do I need health insurance as a foreign student in Romania?
If you are a European national, you can apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Please note, however, that this card does not offer immediate coverage upon arrival in Romania, as there is a waiting period. What’s more, the EHIC only covers part of your healthcare costs. You’ll need to take out additional international health insurance, such as GoldStudent. This insurance will provide you with coverage from the first day of your arrival in Romania, with high ceilings and more extensive cover.
If you are not a European national, you are not entitled to the EHIC, which means you have no choice but to take out health insurance for Europe, if you want to avoid finding yourself in the situation of having to pay for medical care or treatment.
Health insurance for international students in Romania?
Health insurance in Romania is a necessity for several categories of students.
Firstly, to obtain a Romanian student visa, it guarantees that foreign students have all the cover they need for their stay in Romania. Health insurance provided by the Romanian government differs according to the age of the student.
Students under 26 who are not employed are entitled to free public hospital care, while students over 26 must join the Caisse Nationale d’Assurance Maladie (CNAS). However, please note that this state insurance does not cover all medical expenses, and leaves students responsible for many out-of-pocket expenses. Medical coverage for Romania is necessary for several reasons:
- It is essential for obtaining a visa to travel to Romania.
- It offers full medical coverage until the student is registered with the Romanian state hospitalization insurance.
- It covers all essential services during a stay abroad, including repatriation to the country of origin.
Be aware that Romanian state health insurance is limited to basic care, leaving many benefit costs uncovered, which reinforces the importance of taking out private insurance for adequate protection.
What are the requirements for enrolling at a university in Romania?
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent giving access to university studies.
- Proficiency in the language of instruction, i.e. German, French, English or Romanian.
- A passport valid for at least one year.
- Health insurance for students in Romania.
- Be in good health, with no contagious diseases or diseases contraindicated for future careers.
- Have sufficient financial means to finance studies in Romania, including tuition and living expenses.
What documents do I need to study at a university in Romania?
- Application for recognition of studies carried out abroad, with a view to approval for studies in Romania (address to MECTS – CNRED)
- Copies of baccalauréat diploma, licence diploma (for master’s studies) and master’s diploma (for doctoral studies).
- International student insurance certificate.
- Copies of baccalaureate transcript, bachelor’s degree transcript and master’s degree transcript (depending on level of study).
- Copies of birth certificate.
- Copy of first four pages of passport.
- Medical certificate.
- Passport-size photo.
- Application form.
Some universities may have different requirements depending on the specialization.
Some countries also require their documents to be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin and by the Romanian embassy in the respective country, or to obtain an apostille under the Hague Convention, particularly for medical universities.
