Admission to the PhD Program

Admission is organized annually in two sessions: July and September.

Admission Requirements

  • Master’s degree or equivalent
  • Successful admission examination (interview with the proposed doctoral supervisor)
  • Foreign candidates must complete additional pre-selection steps

Funding Options

  • Scholarship – state-funded positions (limited number)
  • Self-funded – fee-based positions, available to Romanian and foreign citizens

Duration

Three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension in well-justified cases.


For detailed information on the current session, see Admission 2025–2026.