“Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați (UDJG), founded in 1974, is the leading public higher education institution in Southeastern Romania. Located in the port city of Galați along the Danube River, it is a comprehensive university hosting 14 distinct faculties and over 14,000 students. It is highly regarded for combining massive industrial and engineering traditions with a rapidly expanding international medical program.
Specialized Subject Rankings
The university excels notably in specific industrial, life science, and clinical domains:
- THE Medical and Health Subject Ranking 2026: 1001+ globally.
- THE Life Sciences Tracking: Ranked in the 801–1000 bracket globally.
- Food Science & Metallurgy Engineering: Consistently scores in the top tier nationwide due to Galați’s historical industrial shipbuilding and steel backgrounds.
The Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy
The international medical track at UDJG has become an increasingly popular, cost-effective alternative for global students looking to earn an EU-recognized degree:
- Medicine (MD Track): A 6-year program taught entirely in English or Romanian.
- Tuition Fees: Set at €7,000 per year for the English-taught medicine program.
- Admission Method: Primarily utilizes a competitive file evaluation of high school performance (focusing heavily on Biology and Chemistry modules) alongside proof of English proficiency.
- Global Portability: Operates under the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). It is fully recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and global medical boards, allowing graduates to clear the USMLE (USA), PLAB/UKMLA (UK), or NEXT/FMGE (India).