Faculty of Medicine — Carol Davila University, Bucharest
The Faculty of Medicine at Carol Davila University in Bucharest is the most prestigious medical school in Romania. Admission is by a 100-question multiple-choice exam (60 biology + 40 organic chemistry), with a competition of about 8–10 candidates per place. Programs are available in Romanian, English and French; the 6-year curriculum leads to an MD degree recognised across the EU.
Admission preparation for Medicină UMFCD
Admission to Faculty of Medicine — Carol Davila University, Bucharest tests knowledge of Biologie and Chimie organică. Serious preparation requires at least 4–6 months of structured study, ideally with a private tutor who knows the exact exam format.
Calendar and preparation stages
- 6+ months ahead — initial assessment and personalised study plan
- 4–6 months ahead — thorough review of the curriculum, topic-by-topic exercises
- 2–4 months ahead — solving past papers and practice tests
- 1–2 months ahead — full-length mock exams under exam conditions
- Last week — final review, rest, exam-day mindset
For international students
EU/EEA citizens apply directly to UMF Carol Davila with their high-school diploma and any faculty-required entrance test. Non-EU applicants apply through the Romanian Ministry of Education and need a Letter of Acceptance to Studies before applying for a student visa. Application windows usually open between March and July for the academic year starting in October. For tutoring support during preparation, see our universities directory.
Why prepare with a private tutor for Medicină UMFCD
Frequently asked questions
Is the Medicine program available in English?▾
Yes. Carol Davila offers an English-taught Medicine program, popular with international students from the EU, Middle East, India and Israel.
What is the tuition for international students?▾
Approximately 6,000–9,000 EUR/year for the English-taught Medicine track. Romanian-language tuition fees are significantly lower.
Is the degree recognised in the EU?▾
Yes. The MD diploma issued by Carol Davila is automatically recognised in all EU member states under EU directive 2005/36/EC.