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Study Arts & Design in Romania 🇷🇴

Romania offers 58 Arts & Design programs across 16 universities. Tuition ranges from $3k–$6k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students.

58 Programs
16 Universities
$3k–$6k/yr Tuition
2% STEM
10% Scholarships

Why Romania for Arts & Design?

Living Cost

$6,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (31) Master (17) PhD (10)

Top Universities for Arts & Design in Romania

University of North Baia Mare

Baia Mare · National rank #6 · QS #1201

Visual Arts (Painting) · Bachelor
North University of Baia Mare

Baia Mare · National rank #10 · QS #1201

Ethnotourism · Master Fine Arts (Painting) · Bachelor Painting: Concept and Image · Master
Dunărea de Jos University of Galați

Galați · National rank #14

Doctoral School of Humanities · PhD
University of Oradea

Oradea · National rank #15 · QS #1401

English Language and Literature · Bachelor
Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava

Suceava · National rank #16 · QS #1401

Doctoral Program in Philology · PhD
Petru Maior University of Târgu Mureș

Târgu Mureș · National rank #17

Doctoral School of Philology · PhD Romanian Language and Literature - English Language and Literature · Bachelor Applied Modern Languages (English - French) · Bachelor
University of Pitești

Pitești · National rank #22

Doctoral Program in Philology · PhD Applied Modern Languages · Bachelor
Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad

Arad · National rank #27

Design · Master
Product Design · Master Furniture and Interior Design · Bachelor
Hyperion University

Bucharest · National rank #39

Acting · Bachelor Film and Media Directing · Bachelor Art of the Actor · Master Foreign Languages and Literatures (English-Japanese/Chinese) · Bachelor History · Bachelor Foreign Languages and Literatures · Bachelor
Theatre Directing · Bachelor Scenography · Bachelor Acting · Bachelor Puppetry and Marionette Theatre · Bachelor Sound Engineering for Film and TV · Bachelor Cinematography, Photography, and Media Production · Bachelor Doctoral Program in Theatre and Performing Arts · PhD Advanced Acting Techniques · Master
National University of Music Bucharest

Bucharest · National rank #47

Musicology · Bachelor Conducting (Orchestra/Choir) · Bachelor Doctoral Program in Music · PhD Orchestral Conducting · Master Choral Conducting · Bachelor Musicology and Ethnomusicology · Master Doctoral Studies in Music · PhD Music Theory and Analysis · Master
Puppetry and Marionettes · Bachelor Theatre Directing (Master's) · Master Acting (Master's) · Master
PhD in Philology · PhD English Language and Literature · Bachelor
Fine Arts · Bachelor Doctoral School of Arts · PhD Music · Bachelor
Art History and Theory · Bachelor Doctoral Program in Visual Arts · PhD Sculpture · Bachelor Fashion Design · Bachelor Photography and Dynamic Image · Bachelor Graphic Arts · Bachelor Graphic Arts (Master's) · Master Photography and Dynamic Image (Master's) · Master Painting · Bachelor Fashion Design (Master's) · Master Painting (Master's) · Master Art History and Theory (Master's) · Master Sculpture (Master's) · Master

All Programs

Ethnotourism

North University of Baia Mare

Master Aid

Fine Arts (Painting)

North University of Baia Mare

Bachelor Aid

Painting: Concept and Image

North University of Baia Mare

Master Aid

Product Design

University of Architecture and Urbanism Ion Mincu

Master STEM Aid

Furniture and Interior Design

University of Architecture and Urbanism Ion Mincu

Bachelor Aid

Visual Arts (Painting)

University of North Baia Mare

Bachelor Aid

Acting

Hyperion University

Bachelor

Film and Media Directing

Hyperion University

Bachelor

Art of the Actor

Hyperion University

Master

Foreign Languages and Literatures (English-Japanese/Chinese)

Hyperion University

Bachelor

History

Hyperion University

Bachelor

Foreign Languages and Literatures

Hyperion University

Bachelor

Doctoral School of Philology

Petru Maior University of Târgu Mureș

PhD

Romanian Language and Literature - English Language and Literature

Petru Maior University of Târgu Mureș

Bachelor

Applied Modern Languages (English - French)

Petru Maior University of Târgu Mureș

Bachelor

Theatre Directing

Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film

Bachelor

Scenography

Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film

Bachelor

Acting

Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film

Bachelor

Puppetry and Marionette Theatre

Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film

Bachelor

Sound Engineering for Film and TV

Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film

Bachelor

Cinematography, Photography, and Media Production

Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film

Bachelor

Doctoral Program in Theatre and Performing Arts

Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film

PhD

Advanced Acting Techniques

Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film

Master

Doctoral School of Humanities

Dunărea de Jos University of Galați

PhD

Doctoral Program in Philology

University of Pitești

PhD

Applied Modern Languages

University of Pitești

Bachelor

Design

Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad

Master

Doctoral Program in Philology

Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava

PhD

Musicology

National University of Music Bucharest

Bachelor

Conducting (Orchestra/Choir)

National University of Music Bucharest

Bachelor

Doctoral Program in Music

National University of Music Bucharest

PhD

Orchestral Conducting

National University of Music Bucharest

Master

Choral Conducting

National University of Music Bucharest

Bachelor

Musicology and Ethnomusicology

National University of Music Bucharest

Master

Doctoral Studies in Music

National University of Music Bucharest

PhD

Music Theory and Analysis

National University of Music Bucharest

Master

Puppetry and Marionettes

National University of Theatre and Film Bucharest

Bachelor

Theatre Directing (Master's)

National University of Theatre and Film Bucharest

Master

Acting (Master's)

National University of Theatre and Film Bucharest

Master

PhD in Philology

University of Craiova

PhD

English Language and Literature

University of Craiova

Bachelor

English Language and Literature

University of Oradea

Bachelor

Fine Arts

West University of Timișoara

Bachelor

Doctoral School of Arts

West University of Timișoara

PhD

Music

West University of Timișoara

Bachelor

Art History and Theory

National University of Arts Bucharest

Bachelor

Doctoral Program in Visual Arts

National University of Arts Bucharest

PhD

Sculpture

National University of Arts Bucharest

Bachelor

Fashion Design

National University of Arts Bucharest

Bachelor

Photography and Dynamic Image

National University of Arts Bucharest

Bachelor

Graphic Arts

National University of Arts Bucharest

Bachelor

Graphic Arts (Master's)

National University of Arts Bucharest

Master

Photography and Dynamic Image (Master's)

National University of Arts Bucharest

Master

Painting

National University of Arts Bucharest

Bachelor

Fashion Design (Master's)

National University of Arts Bucharest

Master

Painting (Master's)

National University of Arts Bucharest

Master

Art History and Theory (Master's)

National University of Arts Bucharest

Master

Sculpture (Master's)

National University of Arts Bucharest

Master

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Arts & Design in Romania?
Tuition for Arts & Design programs in Romania ranges from $3k–$6k/yr. 10% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $6k.
What are the English language requirements for Arts & Design in Romania?
English-taught Arts & Design programs in Romania typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Arts & Design programs are in Romania?
Abroadly lists 58 Arts & Design programs at 16 universities across Romania. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Arts & Design programs in Romania STEM-designated?
2% of Arts & Design programs in Romania carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Romania a good country for Arts & Design students?
Romania is a strong choice for Arts & Design with 16 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Romanian, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Arts & Design in Romania?
In Romania, Arts & Design programs are offered at: Master (17 programs), Bachelor (31 programs), PhD (10 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.