The 2001–02 Divizia C was the 46th season of Liga III, the third tier of the Romanian football league system.
Francesca Popești-Leordeni withdrew before the start of the season and was replaced by Aversa București.
Rapid Miercurea Ciuc, Voința Mărișelu and Carpați Mecanica Mârșa withdrew before the start of the previous season.
Silvex Târgu Neamț, FC Ianca, Metalul Filipeștii de Pădure, Turris Turnu Măgurele, Acumulatorul București, Telecom Timișoara, Turistul Pantelimon, Inter Sibiu, Textila Prejmer and Oțelul Ștei withdrew.
Voința București, Dunărea Zimnicea, AS Voluntari and Dacia Orăștie bought a place.