International students General information The higher education system in Republic of Moldova is structured on 3 levels (Bologna Process): 1st

cycle (licen ) corresponding to Bachelor s degree, 2nd cycle corresponding to Master s degree and, 3rd cycle (doctorate) corresponding to the PhD degree. Higher education of Republic of Moldova is administered by the Ministry of Education (ME). Academic year The academic year starts on 1st of September and lasts up to the end June, with holiday breaks in January and April. Each academic year is divided into two semesters. Each semester consists of 15 full weeks of classes, followed by the examination session. Grading scale The grading scale runs from 1 to 10 and the marks have the following meanings: 1-4 fail, 5-6 sufficient, 7 satisfactory, 8 good, 9 very good, 10 excellent. Recommended ECTS grades: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1-2 = F 3-4 = FX 5=E 6-7 = D 8=C 9=B 10 = A

The total number of ECTS credits for one semester is 30 (thirty) and for one academic year is 60 (sixty).

Preparatory courses PREPARATORY COURSES Moldova State University organizes the preparatory courses (8 months) for studying Romanian and/or Russian, as well as some basic sciences (mathematics, physics, chemistry, economics, etc). A group requires a minimum number of 10 students. Foreign applicants who want to attend the preparatory courses must send their (scanned) application file to the Department of International Relations (international@usm.md). The application file shall contain the following documents (certified/authorised translations into Romanian/Russian/English): 1. Application form (download ENG, ROM, RU). 2. Passport, valid at least one year on the date of application. 3. High School Graduation Certificate and Transcript of records (with apostille). 4. Certificate issued by the home country Ministry of Education certifying:

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the authenticity of the High School Graduation Certificate; the study period that preceded the issue of the Certificate; the academic value of the Certificate (the right of the holder to be enrolled in the higher education level); the description of the marking scale.

5. Criminal records certificate / Police clearance. 6. Health Insurance 7. Bank account Certificate on availability of the amount necessary for tuition fee, health insurance, accommodation and subsistence. Upon arrival in Moldova, the accepted candidate must present in person for registration at the Department of International Relations of Moldova State University. In order to get enrolled, he/she must submit the original application documents and their translated copies. Application deadline: July 15, 2011. Starting date: November 1, 2011

Attendance of classes is mandatory. Upon the completion of courses the students take a final examination and obtain a CERTIFICATE issued by the Ministry of Education. Tuition fee (to be paid by arrival at the University within 10 days): 16500 lei (~EUR 1000) International students can be accommodated in the University dormitories or can hire an apartment in the city. Note. The number of places in the University dormitories is limited. Accommodation fee in the University dormitories is about 10 Euros/month. CONTACT DETAILS Visiting and postal address: Moldova State University Department of International Relations Str. Alexei Mateevici 60 Building 4, office 251 MD-2009 CHISINAU Republic of Moldova Internet: www.usm.md Opening hours: Monday Thursday: 11.00 12.30; 13.00 14.30 ? 10.00-12.30; 14.30-16.00 Coordinator Incoming Students: Deputy Head Office of International Cooperation and Projects Management Stefan Tiron Tel./Fax. + (373 22) 577 679 E-mail: international@usm.md

Language courses

Moldova State University offers Romanian and Russian as foreign language intensive courses: I. THREE MONTHS COURSES Tuition fee: 8000 lei (~490 EUR) II. SIX MONTHS COURSES Tuition fee: 12000 lei (~730 EUR) The courses start on November 1st,. A group requires a minimum number of 10 students. For incoming Erasmus students registered at Moldova State University the courses are free of charge Note. Tuition fees must be paid by arrival at the University within 10 days. Attendance of classes is mandatory. Upon the completion of courses the students take a final examination and obtain a CERTIFICATE issued by Moldova State University. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Foreign applicants who want to attend the preparatory courses must send their (scanned) application file to the Department of International Relations (international@usm.md). The application file shall contain the following documents (certified/authorised translations into Romanian/Russian/English): 1. 2. 3. Application form (download ENG, ROM, RU) Passport, valid at least one year on the date of application. High School Graduation Certificate and Transcript of records (with apostille).

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Certificate issued by the home country Ministry of Education certifying:

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the authenticity of the High School Graduation Certificate; the study period that preceded the issue of the Certificate; the academic value of the Certificate (the right of the holder to be enrolled in the higher education level); the description of the marking scale.

Criminal records certificate / Police clearance. Health Insurance Bank account Certificate on availability of the amount necessary for tuition fee, health insurance, accommodation and subsistence.

Upon arrival in Moldova, the accepted candidate must present in person for registration at the Department of International Relations of Moldova State University. In order to get enrolled, he/she must submit the original application documents and their translated copies. Application deadline: July 15, 2011. ACCOMODATION International students can be accommodated in the University dormitories or can hire an apartment in the city. Note. The number of places in the University dormitories is limited. Accommodation fee in the University dormitories is about 10 Euros/month. CONTACT DETAILS Visiting and postal address: Moldova State University Department of International Relations Str. Alexei Mateevici 60 Building 4, office 251 MD-2009 CHISINAU Republic of Moldova Internet: www.usm.md Opening hours: Monday Thursday: 11.00 12.30; 13.00 14.30 ? 10.00-12.30; 14.30-16.00 Coordinator Incoming Students: Deputy Head Office of International Cooperation and Projects Management Stefan Tiron Tel./Fax. + (373 22) 577 679 E-mail: international@usm.md Useful information Visa arrangements The citizens of the following states do not need visas for the entry on the territory of the Republic of Moldova for a period of stay until 90 days: the member states of the European Union, Canada, Swiss Confederation, Japan, USA, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. The foreign citizens who are not indicated above can enter the territory of the Republic of Moldova on the basis of a valid visa issued exclusively by the Diplomatic and Consular Missions of the Republic of Moldova abroad. For details please contact the nearest diplomatic or consular mission of the Republic of Moldova. Accomodation

Foreign students can be housed in the student dormitories or can choose to have private accommodation. The International Relations Department provides assistance with dormitory housing only. Meals Students can cook their own meals (student s dormitory offers facilities for cooking) or eat at the university student cafeterias (str. Pu kin 1 , str. Tighina 2, str. Gh. Ca u 32). Students can have breakfast, lunch and dinner at about XXX at the student canteen: X lei (breakfast) + Y lei (lunch) + Z lei (dinner). Students also can take meal at the pizzerias and restaurants in the city, where prices are higher. Chi inau City Chi in u (Romanian pronunciation: [ki
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municipality of Moldova. It is also its main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country. The population of

CONTACT DETAILS The Department of International Relations is in charge of admission procedure for international candidates who want to apply for Bachelor, Master of PhD degree at Moldova State University. Visiting and postal address: Moldova State University Department of International Relations 60, Alexei Mateevici St. Building 4, office 251 MD-2009 CHISINAU Republic of Moldova Internet: www.usm.md Opening hours: Monday Friday: 10.00-12.30; 14.30-16.00 Coordinator Incoming Students: Deputy Head Office of International Cooperation and Projects Management Stefan Tiron Tel./Fax. + (373 22) 577 679 E-mail: international@usm.md LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS The language of instruction of degree courses at Moldova State University is Romanian and Russian. If the applicant does not speak one of these languages, then he/she is advised to take Romanian or Russian language preparatory courses. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Foreign applicants who want to apply for admission at Moldova State University have to send their application files (colour scanned copies) to the Department of International Relations (international@usm.md ) before July 1. The application file shall contain the following documents (authorized translations into Romanian, Russian or English): Bachelor level 1. 2. 3. 4. Application form (download ENG link la ApplicationFormEn, ROM link la ApplicationFormRom, RU link la ApplicationFormRu) Passport, valid at least one year on the date of application. High School Graduation Certificate and Transcript of records (with apostille). Certificate issued by the home country Ministry of Education certifying:

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the authenticity of the High School Graduation Certificate; the study period that preceded the issue of the Certificate; the academic value of the Certificate (the right of the holder to be enrolled in the higher education level); the description of the marking scale.

Criminal records certificate / Police clearance. Health Insurance Bank account Certificate on availability of the amount necessary for tuition fee, health insurance, accommodation and subsistence.

Upon arrival in Moldova, the accepted candidate must appear in person for registration at the Department of International Relations of Moldova State University. In order to get enrolled, he/she must submit the original application documents and their translated copies. There are no entrance examinations. Start date of classes is September, 1. Master level 1. 2. 3. 4. Application form (download ENG link la ApplicationFormEn, ROM link la ApplicationFormRom, RU link la ApplicationFormRu) Passport, valid at least one year on the date of application. Bachelor s Degree Diploma and Transcript of records (with apostille). Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education of the home country certifying:

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the authenticity of the Bachelor s Degree Diploma; the study period that preceded the issue of the Diploma; the academic value of the Diploma (the right of the holder to be enrolled in the Master degree level); the description of the marking scale.

Criminal Records Certificate / Police clearance. Health insurance Bank account Certificate on availability of the amount necessary for tuition fee, health insurance, accommodation and subsistence.

Start date of classes is September, 15. Upon arrival in Moldova, the accepted candidate must appear in person for registration at the Department of International Relations of Moldova State University. In order to get enrolled, he/she must submit the original application documents and their translated copies. Doctoral (PhD) Studies The enrollment in a Doctoral Programme is possible after passing entry examinations in the first decade of October. The application file must contain the following documents (authorized translations into Romanian, Russian or English): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Application form (download ENG link la ApplicationFormEn, ROM link la ApplicationFormRom, RU link la ApplicationFormRu) Passport, valid at least one year on the date of application. Criminal Records Certificate / Police clearance. Bachelor s Degree Diploma and Transcript of records (with apostille). Master s Degree Diploma and Transcript of records (with apostille). Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education of the home country certifying (for each Diploma):

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the authenticity of Diploma; the study period that preceded the issue of the Diploma; the academic value of the Diploma;

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the description of the marking scale.

Health insurance Bank account Certificate on availability of the amount necessary for tuition fee, health assurance, accommodation and subsistence. Curriculum Vitae.

10. List of scientific publications. 11. Two recommendation letters from university or research staff members. Upon arrival in Moldova, the accepted candidate must appear in person for registration at the Department of International Relations of Moldova State University. In order to get enrolled, he/she must submit the original application documents and their translated copies. ACCOMMODATION International students can be accommodated in the University dormitories or can hire an apartment in the city. Note. The number of places in the University dormitories is limited. Accommodation fee in the University dormitories is about 10 Euros/month.