Romania 2016/17 - values of student grants

Student grants

Need-based grants, most commonly amounting to RON 250/month and payable for 9.7 months, are based on the financial situation of the student. In 2015, 7.84 % of full-time students received a need-based grant.

Merit-based grants take different forms: study bursaries (most commonly RON 375/month for 9.7 months) and merit-based scholarships (most commonly RON 400/month for 9.7 months). High achievement scholarships (of which one exists per faculty) can reach up to RON 600/month for 9.7 months. Grants for excellent performance in research at Bachelor level have a ceiling of RON 500/month for 9.7 months. 15.68 % of full-time students received merit-based grants in 2015.

The grant amounts are determined by each higher education institution. They aim to cover the costs of living in student accommodation and of meals. The university establishes the number of grants out of the total fund for higher education expenses. The funds are annually provided by the ministry. First- and second-cycle students are eligible, but part-time students are not eligible for grants.