University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova - MBBS Fees, Admission & Eligibility 2026

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova holds a world ranking of #1001 and ranks #25 nationally in Romania. A position in the global top 2,000 places it among the more established medical institutions worldwide.

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova holds NMC approval, WHO listing — the recognitions that directly determine whether your degree is valid for medical practice. For Indian medical students, NMC recognition is non-negotiable — without it, a degree cannot be used for FMGE registration regardless of how highly ranked the university is in Romania.

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova's FMGE pass rate of 9.09% (2020) is a more direct measure of training quality than any global ranking. FMGE results reflect how well a university's curriculum and clinical training prepare students for the Indian licensing exam — something rankings based on research output or web visibility cannot capture.

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, serving 3,000 students (120 MBBS seats per batch).

Founded in 1948, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova is a public institution with 78 years of operation in Romania. As a public university, it typically benefits from state funding, which supports infrastructure maintenance and faculty retention.

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova delivers its MBBS program in English. English-medium instruction in Romania eliminates the language barrier that affects clinical training and FMGE preparation at non-English universities.