LIFE IN ROMANIA

General life as a student

Friendly people, scenic beauty! In Romania you will be living in a country of friendly people, scenic beauty and contrasts, from the vibrant cities to the rural areas where people still maintain authentic traditions, a lot of things are waiting to be discovered and enjoyed. Student social life covers a wide range of activities and opportunities to socialize on and off campus: student campus events, recreation, intramural sports, various student-run services, cinema, and theater groups.

You can chose from cultural activities such as cinema, ballet shows, museums or recreational activities, such as playing sports, shopping, going out with friends, or traveling across the country during the weekends or on your vacations. Popular holiday destinations are the mountains (“The Transylvanian Alps”), the Black Sea and the Danube Delta.

Stay connected!
Note that you will be living in a country ranked 3rd place in the world for its internet speed. As internet plays a huge role in our lives, you have the possibility to make good use of it, from using internet for your academic work to staying connected to your loved ones, paying bills online, buy cinema tickets, book a cab etc. 

Cost of living
As we are aware the general living costs are important for your financial planning, we provide below a list of costs associated with living in Romania.

Accommodation
• Shared Rental - 80 Euro to 150 Euro /month
• Private Housing / Rental – 130 Euro to 300 Euro / month
• On Campus dormitories – 60 Euro to 85 Euro / month

Other living expenses
• Food (canteen / groceries /eating out) – 100 Euro to 300 Euro / month
• Car maintenance (after purchase) – around 100 Euro / month 
• Gas, Electricity – 40 Euro to 60 Euro / month
• Phone and internet – 20 Euro to 40 Euro / month• Medical insurance – from 12 Euro / month (either private or at CNAS - The National Health Insurance company, state owned)
• Public transportation – 10 to 30 Euro / month
• National transport – a train or bus ticket for a 300 Km distance is around 15-20 Euros
• Entertainment  - 200 Euro / month
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