Faculty of Medicine — Iuliu Hațieganu University, Cluj-Napoca
The Faculty of Medicine at UMF Cluj is one of the most competitive medical schools in Romania. Programs are available in Romanian, English and French. Admission is via a multiple-choice exam in biology and organic chemistry.
Admission preparation for Medicină UMF Cluj
Admission to Faculty of Medicine — Iuliu Hațieganu University, Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj (Iuliu Hațieganu) 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 UMF Cluj
Frequently asked questions
Is the Medicine program in English available to non-EU students?▾
Yes. UMF Cluj welcomes international applicants from anywhere in the world for its English- and French-taught Medicine programs.