Universities in the Republic of Moldova admitted 2,433 foreign students for the 2026–2027 academic year, 122 more than last year. On October 29, 2026, the Ministry of Education and Research presented the preliminary figures, compiled using data provided by universities.
In brief
Universities in the Republic of Moldova enrolled 1,469 foreign students in bachelor’s programmes and 964 in master’s programmes in the 2026–2027 academic year.
Foreign students admitted to the Republic of Moldova for the 2026–2027 academic year come from 31 countries, mainly Romania, Ukraine, India and Israel.
According to the Ministry of Education and Research, the five most popular specialisations among foreign students in the 2026–2027 academic year are Psychology, Law, Medicine, Pre-school Pedagogy and Dentistry.
How are admissions divided between bachelor’s and master’s programmes?
Bachelor’s programmes attracted the most foreign students: 1,469, compared with 964 in master’s programmes. The ministry compares the preliminary total of 2,433 students with the 2,311 enrolled last year.
The difference between the two figures is 122 students. The figures for the 2026–2027 academic year reflect the situation reported to date, not a final admissions tally.
Where do the students come from, and which universities have they chosen?
The admitted foreign students come from 31 countries, with Romania, Ukraine, India and Israel the most common countries of origin. The ministry also mentions young people from Tunisia, the United States, China, Sweden, Türkiye, Denmark and Azerbaijan.
The largest number of admissions was recorded at the Free International University of Moldova, Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University, Technical University of Moldova, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and Moldova State University. The data presented do not include the number of foreign students at each of these institutions.
Which fields and specialisations are in demand?
Psychology, Law, Medicine, Pre-school Pedagogy and Dentistry make up the five most popular specialisations among foreign students, according to the ministry. Bachelor’s students also choose fields such as economics, information and communication technologies, veterinary medicine, architecture and construction, as well as engineering.
What funding for internationalisation does the ministry report?
The Ministry of Education and Research reports investments of around €1 million in the internationalisation of studies, with support from the World Bank through the Moldova Higher Education Project. According to the ministry, the funding has supported the modernisation and international accreditation of programmes, training teachers to teach in English, an information platform about studying, and a promotional campaign in India.
Sources
- Ministerul Educației și Cercetării — Conform datelor preliminare, peste 2.400 de studenți străini au fost admiși în universitățile din țară, în anul de studii 2026-2027
Written with AI assistance from the official sources above and checked by the editors.
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