Law Faculties Guide
International Law, EU Law and Commercial Law Education
- Non-EU Citizens Tuition Fee
- €1,400 – €3,500 / year
- EU / EEA Citizens Tuition Fee
- €1,200 – €2,500 / year
- Duration of Study:
- 4 years · 240 ECTS
State-subsidized free tuition options available
Romanian Law faculties are based on Civil Law tradition. Graduates can work in EU institutions, international arbitration, and law firms.
Law in Romania, 2026–2027: 12 accredited programmes at 4 universities in 2 cities. Annual tuition published by these universities runs €1,400 – €3,500 for non-EU students and €1,200 – €2,500 for EU/EEA/Swiss students (catalogue figures, verified August 2026).
- Programmes
- 12
- Universities
- 4
- Cities
- 2
- Fee (non-EU)
- €1,400 – €3,500
Law Faculties Guide
European Union & International Law
English and French taught Bachelor's and Master's programs at University of Bucharest and Babeș-Bolyai.
International Trade & Corporate Law
Global incorporation, contract law, and international commercial dispute resolution.
Cyber Law & Artificial Intelligence Law
EU GDPR data protection, cybercrime, digital copyrights, and artificial intelligence legal regulation.
International Arbitration & Human Rights
International arbitration, diplomacy, and European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) law under Hague & Geneva standards.
Languages of instruction
Languages in which this field is currently taught across Romanian universities.
- Romanian12
Universities offering this field
Institutions with at least one accredited programme in this field. Figures are counted from the programme catalogue.
Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University
Bucharest9 programmes
PrivateRomanianfrom €1,400 – €1,500
University of Bucharest
Bucharest1 programme
PublicRomanianfrom €2,500
Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE)
Bucharest1 programme
PublicRomanianfrom €3,500
Vasile Goldiș Western University of Arad
Arad1 programme
PrivateRomanianfrom €3,500
Programmes in this field
Every accredited programme in this field currently listed in our catalogue, with the tuition fee published by each university.
The list below gives the annual tuition and language of instruction published for each of the 12 programmes, university by university, with that university’s own application deadline (verified August 2026).
Law (4 Years)
Faculty of Legal and Administrative Sciences
Bachelor'sRomanian€1,400 / yearLaw (Distance Learning) (4 Years)
Faculty of Legal and Administrative Sciences
Bachelor'sRomanian€1,500 / yearPublic Administration (3 Years)
Faculty of Legal and Administrative Sciences
Bachelor'sRomanian€1,400 / yearCriminal Sciences (1.5 Years)
Faculty of Legal and Administrative Sciences
Master'sRomanian€1,500 / yearJudicial Career (2 Years)
Faculty of Legal and Administrative Sciences
Master'sRomanian€1,500 / yearAdministration and Public Management (2 Years)
Faculty of Legal and Administrative Sciences
Master'sRomanian€1,500 / yearCybersecurity Management (2 Years)
Faculty of Legal and Administrative Sciences
Master'sRomanian€1,500 / yearLaw (Cluj) (4 Years)
Faculty of Law (Cluj)
Bachelor'sRomanian€1,400 / yearLaw (Cluj) (Distance Learning) (4 Years)
Faculty of Law (Cluj)
Bachelor'sRomanian€1,500 / year
Law (4 Years)
Faculty of Law
Bachelor'sRomanian€2,500 / year
Law (4 Years)
Faculty of Law
Bachelor'sRomanianEU: €1,300 / Non-EU: €3,500 / year
Civil and Criminal Law Institutions (4 Years)
Faculty of Law
Bachelor'sRomanianEU: €1,200 / Non-EU: €3,500 / year
Tuition fees, deadlines and admission requirements are collected from public university sources and may change. Confirm all details with the institution before applying.
Admission Requirements & Required Documents
There is no centralised entrance examination for admission to Romanian bachelor and master degree programmes — admission is based on your high-school GPA and a dossier evaluation. Individual universities may set their own tests on some routes, so check the requirements of each university before you apply.
High School Diploma & Transcript
Must be apostilled and officially translated into Romanian.
Language Proficiency Certificate
B2 level IELTS, TOEFL, or university online language test result.
Passport & Birth Certificate
Copy of passport valid for at least 2 years and apostilled birth certificate.
General Medical Health Certificate
Certified medical document confirming absence of contagious diseases.
Non-EU Students: D/SD Student Visa Document Checklist & Process
After receiving your Letter of Acceptance, follow these steps carefully:
- 1
Letter of Acceptance
Issued personally by the Romanian Ministry of Education. Required for visa application.
- 2
Student Visa (D/SD)
Apply at the Romanian consulate with: first-year tuition paid, ~€500/month (€3,000/year) financial proof, criminal record and health insurance.
- 3
Residence Permit (Permis de Ședere)
Within 90 days of arrival, apply at the Immigration Office (IGI) for a temporary residence card.
Different Process for EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals hold the same academic rights as Romanian citizens.
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No Visa Required
Register directly with an EU passport. Simple residence registration is sufficient.
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CNRED Diploma Recognition
High school diplomas are evaluated directly by the National Centre for Diploma Recognition (CNRED).
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State-Funded Places Eligibility
EU students may sit the national Romanian exam to compete for state-funded spots, or enrol in English/French fee-based programmes.
How we help with your application
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