Moldova State University · Chisinau, Moldova
The Drept public (90 credite) — Public Law (90 credits) programme at Moldova State University (Facultatea de Drept (Faculty of Law)) is a Master's Degree (Ciclul II, studii superioare de master; title awarded: magistru; master profesional (MP) per official plan) program delivered in Not Officially Published (USM organizes instruction in Romanian, Russian and English per Regulament; no language of instruction published per programme) over a duration of 1.5 years (90 ECTS). This Master programme in Law (Drept) provides in-depth legal education covering civil law, criminal law, corporate law, international law, and judicial procedures. Students analyze legal frameworks, precedent jurisprudence, and legislative drafting. Graduates practice as legal advisors, attorneys, magistrates, notaries, and corporate counsels.
Key facts
Minimum B2 CEFR in the language of instruction for programmes organized in languages of international circulation (Regulament privind studiile cetățenilor străini la USM 2026 §2.2.4, §3.3): recognized certificates (TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS etc.), prior study documents, or a USM-organized test/interview. Enrollment in Romanian-taught programmes additionally requires Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) permission (§3.2). Language of instruction for this programme: Not Officially Published.
Bachelor's (Cycle I/licență) diploma or equivalent, recognized/equivalated by the competent Moldovan authorities (apostilled/superlegalized + legalized translation); foreign diplomas require MEC acceptance; complete candidature dossier in two stages (online dossier + originals at enrollment); applicant must meet the academic and linguistic conditions of the programme (Regulament STI 2026 §2.3.1). Minimum 10 enrolled students per language group required to open a track (§10.1). No minimum GPA and no entrance exam officially published.
study.usm.md/admission checklist (online dossier): enrollment form; passport copy valid for the whole study period; birth certificate copy; bachelor diploma + diploma supplement/academic record (legalized/apostilled, with legalized translation into Romanian/Russian/English); language competence certificate (B2); CV (where applicable); declaration on veracity of documents; valid criminal record; proof of dossier-processing fee payment (130 EUR/2,500 MDL MPay); proof of financial means min EUR 6,000; marriage certificate (if applicable); color photos 3×4 cm and 4×5 cm — 4 each; foreign-student survey. After acceptance: tuition for first AND last year + 12 months hostel. At enrollment (1 Sep–1 Oct 2026): originals, D/AS visa, medical certificate (where applicable).
2026-06-30
2026-06-30
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | €2,250 | — | needs the fee |