SubjectsLetters · Foreign Languages · Education and Psychology · Exact Sciences and Economics · Law and Social Sciences · Engineering and Technology · Music and Visual Arts
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + some private/international. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. Private EUR 1,200-3,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (among Europe's lowest).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Founded in 1945, the 'Alecu Russo' State University is the principal university of northern Moldova, based in Bălți (the country's second-largest city). Named after Alecu Russo (1819-1859), a Romanian/Moldovan writer. Approximately 4,000 students; serves the northern regions with comprehensive programmes.
SubjectsEconomics · Law and Public Administration · Education Sciences · Philology · Engineering and Applied Sciences
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + some private/international. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. Private EUR 1,200-3,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (among Europe's lowest).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Founded in 1999, the 'Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu' State University of Cahul serves southern Moldova from Cahul (near the Romanian border). Named after B.P. Hasdeu (1838-1907), a major Romanian/Bessarabian scholar, philologist, and writer. A regional public university expanding higher-education access beyond the capital. ⚠️ Added by curator (collector omission).
SubjectsLaw · Political Science · Economics · European Studies · Public Administration
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + some private/international. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. Private typically EUR 1,200-2,500/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (lowest in Europe).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
A private institution in Chișinău specialising in law, political science, economics, and European studies. Named after Constantin Stere (1865-1936), a Bessarabian Romanian political figure and writer. Smaller specialist private university; prospective international students should verify specific programme recognition with the institution and ANACEC.
SubjectsEducation Sciences · Psychology · Special Education · Philology · History and Geography · Fine Arts Education · Music Education
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + some private/international. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. Private EUR 1,200-3,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (among Europe's lowest).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Founded in 1940, the 'Ion Creangă' State Pedagogical University is Moldova's principal teacher-education and educational-sciences university. Named after Ion Creangă (1837-1889), one of the great classic Romanian/Moldovan writers. Approximately 5,000 students; central to training Moldova's school teachers.
SubjectsEconomics · Finance and Banking · Business Administration · Accounting · Cybernetics and Economic Informatics · Marketing · International Economic Relations · Law
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + some private/international. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. Private EUR 1,200-3,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (among Europe's lowest).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Founded in 1991 (the year of independence), the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova is the country's leading specialist economics and business university. Approximately 8,000 students; central to economics, finance, and management education in Moldova.
SubjectsMusic Performance · Composition · Conducting · Theatre and Drama · Choreography · Fine Arts · Cinematography · Cultural Management
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + private. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+. Auditions/portfolios required.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. Private EUR 1,200-3,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (among Europe's lowest).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Heritage to 1940, the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts (AMTAP) is Moldova's specialist higher institution for music, theatre, choreography, fine arts, and cinematography. The principal conservatory-level institution of the country; selective via audition/portfolio.
SubjectsEconomics · Law · Agricultural Technology · National Culture · Romanian and Foreign Philology
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + some private/international. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. Private EUR 1,200-3,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (among Europe's lowest).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Founded in 1991, Comrat State University is the principal university of Gagauzia — the autonomous region of southern Moldova whose population is largely Gagauz (a Turkic Orthodox-Christian people). Teaching is primarily in Russian, with Gagauz, Romanian, and English. A small but culturally significant institution serving the Gagauz community's higher-education needs.
SubjectsCommerce and Business · Accounting · Marketing · Tourism · Food Technology · Law
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + some private/international. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. Private typically EUR 1,000-2,400/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (lowest in Europe).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Founded in 1993, the Cooperative-Commercial University of Moldova specialises in commerce, business, accounting, tourism, and cooperative-sector education. Linked to Moldova's consumer-cooperative movement; applied/professional orientation.
SubjectsLaw · Economics · International Relations · Letters · Foreign Languages · Medicine and Pharmacy · Computer Science · Psychology and Social Work
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + some private/international. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. ULIM private EUR 1,200-3,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (lowest in Europe).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Founded in 1992, the Free International University of Moldova (ULIM) is the country's largest and most established private university. Approximately 5,000 students; internationally oriented with a broad programme range including law, international relations, economics, and health sciences.
SubjectsLaw · Economics · Sciences · Mathematics and Informatics · Biology and Soil Science · Chemistry · Physics and Engineering · History and Philosophy · Letters · Foreign Languages · Journalism · Sociology and Social Work · Psychology and Education
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + some private/international. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. Private EUR 1,200-3,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (among Europe's lowest).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Founded in 1946, Moldova State University is the country's FLAGSHIP and largest comprehensive public university. Approximately 18,000 students across multiple faculties — the principal centre of Moldovan higher education and research. In recent years it has absorbed several other state institutions in national consolidation. Primary instruction in Romanian.
SubjectsGeneral Medicine · Dentistry · Pharmacy · Public Health · Nursing · Preventive Medicine
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium in medicine + private. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+ + entrance assessment (biology/chemistry).
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; English Medicine ~EUR 5,000-6,500/yr. Private EUR 1,200-3,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (lowest in Europe).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Founded in 1945, the 'Nicolae Testemițanu' State University of Medicine and Pharmacy is Moldova's only and leading medical university. Approximately 7,000-8,000 students with a high international-student percentage (students from ~30+ countries). Offers English-medium and Romanian/Russian-medium MD, dentistry, and pharmacy programmes; listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools and a notable destination for international medical students seeking affordable European training (degree recognised across many international medical councils after their respective equivalence/licensing examinations).
SubjectsEngineering · Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics · Energy and Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering and Transport · Food Technology · Architecture and Urbanism · Civil Engineering · Textiles · Economic Engineering
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + some private/international. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. Private EUR 1,200-3,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (among Europe's lowest).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Founded in 1964, the Technical University of Moldova is the country's only and principal technical university, covering engineering, IT, architecture, and applied technology. Approximately 12,000 students; in 2023 it incorporated the former State Agrarian University of Moldova as part of national HE consolidation.
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + some private/international. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. Private EUR 1,200-3,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (among Europe's lowest).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Founded in 1930 in Tiraspol, Tiraspol State University is a Moldovan public university with a distinctive honest history: after the 1992 Transnistria conflict, the Moldovan-administered Tiraspol State University RELOCATED TO CHIȘINĂU and has operated there ever since — physically separated from the city whose name it still bears, which lies in the de facto unrecognised Transnistria territory. It continues to educate Moldovan students in the sciences and education. Its existence is a living document of the unresolved Transnistria situation. ⚠️ Added by curator (collector omission; included for completeness and honest context).
SubjectsLaw · Economics · Psychology · Journalism and Communication · International Relations
Accreditation
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC); Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 2005). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
Romanian is primary (Russian at some). English-medium available principally in medicine + some private/international. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+; Medicine IELTS 6.0-6.5+.
Tuition
Low tuition by EU standards. Public unis EUR 1,000-2,500/yr; Medicine EUR 4,500-6,500/yr. Private typically EUR 1,200-2,800/yr. Cost of living EUR 350-550/mo (lowest in Europe).
View official deadlinesMoldovan academic year begins September. International applicants typically apply June-August; medical-programme deadlines often earlier.
Founded in 2005, the University of European Studies of Moldova is a private institution in Chișinău focused on law, economics, psychology, and European/international studies. Smaller specialist private university.
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