How to Apply to UMF Cluj-Napoca: Step-by-Step

Applying to UMF Cluj-Napoca for the English-taught Medicine program involves a clear sequence of steps. Here is what international candidates typically need to prepare and follow, from your first documents to your final submission.

Step 1: Check the Admission Requirements

Before starting your file, confirm the current admission requirements for your nationality (EU or non-EU), since some steps — like diploma recognition — can vary. Requirements and deadlines are usually published on the university’s official admission pages each year.

Step 2: Gather Your Academic Documents

-High school diploma and transcripts

-Proof of English proficiency, if requested

-Passport copy and ID photos

Some documents may need translation or notarization depending on your home country.

Step 3: Get Your Psychological Certificate

Most Medicine admission files, including for UMF Cluj-Napoca, require a psychological certificate confirming your fitness for demanding medical studies. This is based on a validated questionnaire (the YSQ-S1) reviewed by a qualified psychologist, and can be completed remotely.

Step 4: Complete the Application Form

Submit your application through the university’s official admission platform or an authorized admission office, attaching all required documents in the requested format.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

Application processing usually involves a fee, to be paid according to the instructions provided with your application form.

Step 6: Wait for Confirmation and Prepare for Enrollment

Once your file is reviewed and accepted, you’ll receive confirmation along with instructions for enrollment, visa procedures (if applicable), and arrival in Cluj-Napoca.

Need to Know More About the Program Itself?

If you haven’t yet, read our guide on studying Medicine in Cluj-Napoca for a full overview of the program before you apply.

If you want to see which countries the applicants to the studies are coming from, you can check my page here, and see the world map of applicants – according to my experience.