POLI Mobility Platform

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General Information

Free movers are international students who wish to spend a semester or a year abroad and organize their studies independently, without participating in any exchange program.

They have the same status as local students and earn credits for successfully completed activities.

To fund their experience abroad (covering expenses such as food, accommodation, health care, etc.), free movers must seek out specific scholarships offered by their home country or university.

All subjects must be chosen from the same semester (Autumn or Spring).

Free Movers can choose subjects from different study years, but the course schedule might overlap and result in not being able to attend them.

Please note that Optional Courses in the study plan, may not run the respective semester based on enrolled students.

Eligibility

Any student that passed all exams from previous semesters and holds a certificate of language proficiency, international level B2, in the language of tuition.

Financial Support

All living expenses must be covered by the student.

International students applying to POLITEHNICA Bucharest:

  • Do not receive a scholarship

  • Are enrolled and actively pursuing studies as temporary students

  • Pay tuition fees according to POLITEHNICA Bucharest's policy on taxes and fees, unless otherwise stated in a partnership agreement with the university

Tuition fees are as follows:

  • Bachelor’s studies: 1,100 EUR/year for EU students, 2,430 EUR/year for non-EU students

  • Master’s studies: 1,300 EUR/year for EU students, 2,430 EUR/year for non-EU students

Application Steps

  1. Your home university must nominate you via email to the POLITEHNICA Bucharest - Department of International Relations at international@upb.ro, at least 90 days before the start of the academic semester

  2. Apply on the platform and upload all required documents

  3. If your application is accepted, you are going to be notified that the Acceptance Letter has been uploaded to your account

  4. POLITEHNICA Bucharest uploads the Learning Agreement to your account (all subjects must be chosen from the same semester)

  5. Download the Learning Agreement, complete it, sign it, have it signed by your home university, and upload it to the platform

  6. You receive all necessary academic and administrative information regarding your mobility by email

Application Period

90 days before the semester starts.

(Applications for the Information Engineering program are closed.)

Necessary Documents

  • Application form for temporary academic mobility

  • Declaration regarding personal data processing upon matriculation

  • Identity Document (ID card or Passport)

  • Birth certificate

  • High school diploma

  • Transcript of records from high school

  • English language certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC, B2 level or French language certificate DELF B2)

  • Comprehensive Transcript of Records (with the names of the subjects and validated number of ECTS for all academic years) - original documents must be brought for enrolment.

Uploaded documents can be simple copies if they are issued in Romanian, English, French, Spanish, or Italian. For documents in other languages, they must be legally certified and a certified translation into Romanian is required.

Requirements for Romanian Student Visa for non-EU students

Once you get your letter of acceptance from POLITEHNICA Bucharest, you have to apply for Romanian student visa to your closest Romanian diplomatic missions abroad (Embassy or Consulate). 

Student visas may take up to 2 months to process, and are granted for a period of 90 days, with one or more entries. 

Once you arrive in Romania, and you are enrolled at POLITEHNICA Bucharest, you have to apply for the residence permit at the Romanian Office for Immigration. In order to obtain a residence permit, you have to submit personally some documents at least 30 days before the expiry of the right to stay granted by the visa. You also have the possibility to submit the documents through the online service, available at the Portal of the General Inspectorate for Immigration. 

Personal Information

This information helps us to better understand your background and ensure that all communications are tailored to meet your specific needs.


Academic Background

This section collects essential educational details about your academic journey.


Academic Destination

This section invites you to outline your preferred academic destination. Share details about the campus you aim to join, the faculty that interests you, and the specific study program you wish to pursue.


Useful documents to be uploaded


Each document should be named using the following format: LAST NAME_First Name_Content (refer to each section below for the correct "content" label). All documents must be in PDF format, except for the identity photo, which should be in JPG.


Accomodation

To support a smooth and comfortable stay, we offer a range of on-campus housing options designed to suit different preferences and budgets. Staying on campus not only ensures convenient access to university facilities but also provides an excellent opportunity to engage with fellow students and immerse yourself in the campus community. All accommodation formalities are done at the faculty. If you require accommodation during your stay, you can do so by clicking the box below.


Submit Application

Please ensure that you have completed all required fields and uploaded any necessary documents. You will only be able to submit your application when all sections are marked with green checkmarks. For any technical issues with the form, please contact: international@upb.ro.