Verifying Romanian University Degrees: ARACIS Guide

Romania's higher education system

Romania's higher education quality is assured by ARACIS (Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education). Romania has approximately 90 universities, including University of Bucharest, Babeş-Bolyai University (Cluj), Politehnica University of Bucharest, and Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (Iaşi). Romania attracts international students, particularly in medical and dental programs.

Verification steps

1. Check ARACIS accreditation — Verify the institution is ARACIS-accredited. VerifyED includes accredited Romanian institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Romanian universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. CNRED credential recognition — The National Centre for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas handles credential recognition.
4. Apostille — Romania is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled.

Key considerations

• Medical education — Romanian medical schools attract many international students from Western Europe and beyond.
• Romanian-language credentials — Credentials are in Romanian. English diploma supplements are provided.
• EU member — Romanian degrees are recognized across the EU under the Bologna Process.