Why spend your university years in Romania?

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Romanian education is high quality, with more than 70 state universities, all of which offer degree programmes in English. Romanian universities and colleges have been receiving thousands and thousands of students from all over the world, and education and living cost are the cheapest in all European Union. Romania offers a unique cultural experience in a dynamic and multinational environment for students, helping them to obtain international intercultural skills that are of great value to future employers.

 

Romania has an extensive bus and train network and cheap transportation which you should absolutely use to visit its beautiful mountains and lakes. The country offers breathtaking landscapes and very colorful towns.There are also seven Unesco World Heritage Sites, including spectacular looking churches with wonderful frescoes in Romania.

 

Romanian gave birth to some extraordinary scientists and engineers whose inventions include insulin, fountain pen, biospeleology and parachuted chair, an early version of today’s ejection seat.

 

Timisoara, one of the most beautiful and vibrant Romanian metropolises, was the first mainland European city to be lit by electric street lamps, back in 1884, second only to New York City.

 

Count Dracula, a fictional character in the Dracula novel, was inspired by one of the best-known figures of Romanian history, Vlad Dracula, nicknamed Vlad Tepes. The country is full of Dracula-related relics, and several castles are linked to the legend, the most well-known being Bran Castle.

 

What should you know before heading to Romania?

 

Romania is one of the best places in the world for 4G speed, with an average of of 35.61 Mbps.

Romania holds the biggest population of bears and wolves in all of Europe, but they are confined to secluded mountain areas, so the chance of meeting them are slim, even when hiking.

Romania is a meat-eaters’ paradise because its gastronomy is very generous to meat as the main ingredient in most recipes. For vegetarians, there are plenty of side dishes to combine.

Romanian people are friendly and hospitable, and proud of their traditions, especially in the countryside.