Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie Carol Davila
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest — Romania's most prestigious medical school, with parallel programs in Romanian, English and French.
About UMF Carol Davila
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMFCD) in Bucharest is the most prestigious medical school in Romania. It runs Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy programs in Romanian, English and French. Admission to the English-taught Medicine track is highly competitive but is a popular choice for international students from the EU, the Middle East, India and Israel. Tuition for international tracks is typically 6,000–9,000 EUR/year — significantly lower than in Western Europe.
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Faculties at UMF Carol Davila
4 faculties available
Faculties with detailed admission info
Faculty of Medicine — Carol Davila University, Bucharest
Entrance subjects: Biologie, Chimie organică
Faculty of Pharmacy — Carol Davila University, Bucharest
Entrance subjects: Biologie vegetală, Chimie organică
Faculty of Dentistry — Carol Davila University, Bucharest
Entrance subjects: Biologie, Chimie organică
Frequently asked questions about UMF Carol Davila
What faculties does UMF Carol Davila have?▾
UMF Carol Davila runs 4 faculties: Facultatea de Medicină, Facultatea de Medicină Dentară, Facultatea de Farmacie, Facultatea de Moașe și Asistență Medicală.
Are programs at UMF Carol Davila available in English?▾
Many programs are taught in English, particularly in medicine, IT, business and engineering. Tuition for English-taught BSc programs typically ranges between 2,000 and 9,000 EUR/year depending on the field. Check the official website https://umfcd.ro for the current list of English-language tracks.
How does admission work at UMF Carol Davila in 2026?▾
Admission at UMF Carol Davila is normally based on the high-school diploma plus subject-specific entrance tests for competitive faculties (medicine, engineering, law). EU/EEA citizens apply on equal terms with Romanian students; non-EU applicants apply through the Romanian Ministry of Education. Application windows usually open between March and July.
Is UMF Carol Davila a public or private university?▾
UMF Carol Davila is a public university accredited by ARACIS. It offers both state-funded places (free for top-ranked admitted students) and tuition-paying places.
Is the diploma from UMF Carol Davila recognised in the EU?▾
Yes. As an ARACIS-accredited Romanian university, all degrees issued by UMF Carol Davila are recognised across the European Union. Medical, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and architecture diplomas are recognised under EU directive 2005/36/EC.