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Living on campus Free or discounted services for students Most universities in Romania ofer this type of service to All students beneft from: students, which can be a very good option compared Free transportation inside Romania to private accommodation, in terms of costs. These vary (by train), which gives them the depending on your chosen university, city and type of option to visit Romania extensively and accommodation. Quality of accommodation varies from enjoy its culture and landscapes; university to university. Some universities ofer comfortable At least 50 percent discount domestic and clean dorms with free Internet access, canteen, reading public transportation (except for air rooms and sport facilities. The rooms are of two beds or transport), during the academic year; more with private bathrooms and sometimes kitchenette and they are equipped with security video surveillance. Discount entrance fees to museums, Make sure you contact your institution directly to fnd out concerts, theatres, operas, cinemas, cultural and sport events, organised the available accommodation options and how the costs by public institutions. compare with private accommodation. Eating on campus You are entitled to apply for fnancial assistance, grants-in-aid, student Most universities in Romania have their own canteens loans, work-study, living allowance, where food is very cheap as it is subsidised by the state. social allowances directly to the There are also restaurants with student discounts in big University, depending on your university cities. fnancial situation. Note that some Free of charge medical care and psychological assistance are accessible to EU / EEA / CH students only. In Romania, as a student you beneft from free of charge medical care and psychological assistance, if you are under 26 years old. These services are provided in the higher education institution and in public hospitals, based on the public medical insurance. If you are 26 or older, you must pay a monthly health insurance fee (approx. 12 More information about the facilities students have Euro / month). Note that you must register with a general can be found on the studyinromania.gov.ro portal physician (family doctor), which provides basic consults and can refer to specialists if needed.