For young foreigners who want to study in the Republic of Moldova, we have systematized the most relevant information and opportunities in the public education system in the country with reference to this year's admission to studies.

Graduates of high schools and colleges have the opportunity to study at 14 universities across the country in Bachelor's (3-4 years) and Master's (1.5-2 years) programs.

Here are the Moldavian higher education institutions that accept foreign candidates this year: the Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts, the Academy of Economics of Moldova, the State Pedagogical University "Ion Creanga" in Chisinau, the State University "Alecu Russo" in Balti Municipality, Bogdan Petriceicu Hașdeu State University in Cahul, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Comrat State University, State University of Moldova, Grigori Țamblac State University in Taraclia, Technical University of Moldova, Cooperative and Commercial University of Moldova, European University of Moldova, University of European Political and Economic Studies and Free International University of Moldova.

Admission to all higher education institutions in the Republic of Moldova started on July 22, 2024 and is conducted in two stages.

The main session was held between July 22 and 31 and the additional session will take place between August 10 and 14. Intermediate admission results will be announced on August 2 and August 16 respectively.

Candidates who have been accepted by one or more educational institutions will be able to decide and submit their original documents to the selected university. Final results will be published on August 9 (for main session) and August 20 (for additional session).

There are 106 state-funded places on offer for foreigners this year: 76 places for the first cycle (bachelor) and 30 places for the second cycle (master). All these places have been allocated to universities by ministerial order. Foreigners, including refugees, have to register in person at the universities. The state-funded places are designed for all foreign nationals from countries with which the Republic of Moldova has cooperation and scholarship exchange agreements.

Ukrainian citizens studying on a contract basis will pay the same fee as Moldovan citizens.

Migration officers from the GIM’s Integration Centers provide counseling and mentoring for all interested foreigners who want to study in Moldova.

The list of documents required for foreigners who want to enroll for studies in educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova is available here.

The General Inspectorate for Migration reminds that in order to become a student in the Republic of Moldova you need to obtain a residence permit for study purposes or temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine.