Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy - UMF Grigore T. Popa (reviews)

I strongly discourage studying medicine in Iași. My experience at Grigore T. Popa University revealed serious structural and academic issues, combined with a very unhealthy student culture.

A large part of the student body appears focused on passing exams through memorization rather than developing real medical reasoning or professional standards. There is widespread normalization of minimal effort, academic complacency, and unrealistic expectations about future medical careers. Critical discussion about the quality of training is often poorly received, and conformity is strongly encouraged.

Frequent course cancellations, unclear administration, and inconsistent exams further reinforce this environment. As a result, students who aim for rigorous medical training or competitive postgraduate pathways in Western Europe may feel isolated and unsupported.

Overall, the combination of weak organization, poor academic standards, and problematic student dynamics makes this university a very risky choice. Prospective students should be extremely cautious and seek honest, independent feedback before enrolling.

It’s one of the best Medical Schools in Romania. The University always aims for improvement:
– Our histology labs have been recently equipped with iPads, which have allowed us to study better different slides of tissue.
– We have free access to apps like Complete Anatomy and Osmosis (these subscriptions normally cost a fortune and it’s a great relief to be able to use them during the semester without having to pay a single dime).
– The University has invested a lot in terms of technology during the last few years. We take our exams on tablets, we schedule them however we prefer using our student credentials on a specially dedicated platform.