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FACTS TO CONSIDER |
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In the past decade, Romania has become the most popular destination for foreign students to study medicine in Europe. Since 1990 thousands of applicants from 52 countries including USA, Canada, UK, UAE, India, Pakistan, Mauritius, and South Africa have obtained admission in University of Oradea faculty of medicine.
The University fee structure is the most cost effective to study medicine. Romania is more affordable than UK, Caribbean, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic or Australia, in means of living expenses, cost of accommodation or overseas students' tuition fees. Tuition is only US$3600 per academic year and living expenses are approximately 300-400US$ a month. Unlike many Universities, University of Oradea acknowledges that many students have completed their formal education in English medium institutions and are comfortable with English as a medium of instruction. So, there is no requirement for taking TOEFL. Romania is a member of the European Union effective Jan 1st 2007. Studying in Romania will give you an entry to the European market without actually having to spend as much money. The degree offered by University of Oradea is recognized worldwide and by the WHO. Oradea is an extremely safe and small city with almost zero crime. This provides an excellent environment for the study of medicine in Europe. Most of the population in town is comprised of students from all over Europe and the world. All new students admitted to University of Oradea are welcomed to attend an orientation session held by the Dean, pro-dean, administrative staff and departments chairmen. All medical students at Oradea are covered by a health insurance plan.
University of Oradea has affiliation with 6 specialized hospitals within the city where students do all their clinical rotations, therefore ensuring good case studies and hands on experience. The city offers transportation in taxis, buses, streetcars or trains that connect to the whole of Europe. All hospitals and clinical training sites are easily reached by public transportation.
The local community is friendly and welcomes foreigners with great hospitality. Since the crime rate is practically zero in city of Oradea, it allows students to feel safe whether day or night. The nightlife is more pubs orientated; however there are nightclubs where a variety of music can be enjoyed such as Indian, Bhangra, Arabic, Italian and English. During summer vacations a lot of students embark for a tour of Europe. It is easy for students to find summer employment in big European cities such as London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris and Milan. There are excellent hiking trails leading into the mountains that are inhabited by wolves and bears as well as other beautiful wild life creatures. In winter students take advantage of the nearby geothermal heated natural pools with water temperature from 30 to 40 degrees
Embarking on a trip overseas for the purpose of education can be a very worrying and daunting experience. University of Oradea together with our North American admissions and counseling office can help reduce the stress and make the experience pleasant and beneficial for you. Many graduates have moved on to practice as licensed physicians in USA, Canada, Pakistan, France, UK, UAE and many other countries. Our North American Admissions and counseling office ensures that you are received on arrival to Oradea and make sure that there is accommodation and food arranged after your long journey. We ensure that all your documents are taken care of and that the best advice is given with finding an apartment and signing a lease. Muslim students from all around the world enroll at University of Oradea so the city is familiar with the religion of Islam. There is a mosque for prayers and Halal meat is available in supermarkets. |
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FACILITIES FOR THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
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· Specialized Libraries with a total fund of 58,992 books. 1,360 Medical magazines and 70 demo video tapes.
· 26 Lecture rooms with 1,340 seats found in the specialization centers and University Hospitals.
· 179 laboratories with 1,047 seats, specialized labs for all disciplines as part of Pharmacy specialization.
· 6 specialized university hospitals with 2,987 beds for the General Medicine program.
· University Polyclinic for Physiokinetotherapy. The Clinical hospital of Medical Recuperation. Baile Felix with 345 beds, infant neuro-motor recovery in 1 Mai with 130 beds.
· The Stomatology Clinic hospital, 3 Stomatology Polyclinic, Medical cosmetics consulting room.
· High quality modern medical apparatus including; Spectrophotometer with UV, Microscope with photo camera, Histology, COBAS biochemistry analyzer, AVL blood flatus, ionogramme, Coulter-hematology, Elisa lines, Color Doppler with 3D reconstruction, ESVL litotritor, Thomograph computer, Fibriscope, Caelioscopes, Diagnostic tools for Abdominal Surgery and Urology, Computer ECG, Hemodialyser, Apparatus for coronary monitoring, Scintigraph, Apparatus for mammography, Endocavitary ECG, Myelograms, Microscope for interventions, Apparatus for liposuction, Portable RX apparatus with memory, Endocavitary magnetic amplifier, Apparatus for Genetics labs, Cardiotocographs, Installation for thermotherapy, Complete dental units (photo polymerization), Endoscopes, Radiology equipment, CT scans.
Faculty of Medicine STR 1, Decmbrie NR 10 Oradea, Bihor 3700 |