Moldova State University · Chisinau, Moldova
The Relații Internaționale — International Relations programme at Moldova State University (Facultatea de Relaţii Internaţionale, Ştiinţe Politice şi Administrative (Faculty of International Relations, Political and Administrative Sciences)) is a Master's Degree (Ciclul II, studii superioare de master) program delivered in Not Officially Published (per-programme language of instruction not stated on official pages; foreign students are enrolled in programmes taught in languages of international circulation per Regulament STI 2026 §3.1) over a duration of 2 years (120 ECTS). This Master programme in International Relations covers global governance, international political economy, diplomacy, European integration, and conflict resolution. Students analyze foreign policies, multilateral treaties, and international organizations. Graduates pursue careers in diplomatic services, international NGOs, government ministries, and policy think tanks.
Key facts
Minimum B2 CEFR in the language of instruction for programmes organized in languages of international circulation (Regulament STI 2026 §2.2.4, §3.3): recognized certificates (TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS etc.), prior study documents, or USM test/interview. Romanian-taught enrollment requires MEC permission (§3.2).
Bachelor's diploma (Cycle I) or equivalent recognized/equivalated by Moldovan authorities (apostilled/superlegalized + legalized translation); complete dossier in two stages (online + originals/enrollment); academic and linguistic conditions of the programme (§2.3.1). Minimum 10 students per language group (§10.1). No minimum GPA and no entrance exam officially published. Part-time track includes a stream for civil servants ('inclusiv pentru funcționari publici').
Online stage (§2.3.5): enrollment form; passport copy valid for the whole study period; birth certificate copy; bachelor diploma + supplement/academic record; language competence certificate; CV (where applicable); declaration on veracity of documents; valid criminal record; proof of dossier processing fee payment; proof of financial means min EUR 6,000. Study.usm.md checklist adds: marriage certificate copy (if applicable), color photos 3×4 and 4×5 cm (4 each), foreign-student survey, MPay admission-fee receipt; translations into Romanian, Russian or English. After acceptance (§2.3.8): first-and-last-year tuition + 12 months hostel proof. At enrollment (§2.3.9): originals, apostille/superlegalization, legalized translations, D/AS visa, medical certificate (where applicable).
2026-06-30
2026-06-30
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | €3,000 | — | needs the fee |