About the university

Alecu Russo State University of Bălți (USARB) is the main higher education institution in northern Moldova, founded in 1945. Located in Bălți, Moldova's second-largest city. Faculties cover Law, Economics, Philology, Sciences, Education, Music and Fine Arts, and Engineering. A comprehensive regional university serving northern Moldova and international students.

Key information

• Location: Bălți, MD
• Ranking #1601
• National ranking #5
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Law
• Economics
• Philology
• Education
• Engineering

Programs (10)

• Law
• Economics
• History
• Linguistics
• Education
• Psychology
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Engineering
• Fine Arts

Student body

• Total students: 5,500
• International students: 4%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €80 - €250 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 68%

Admission requirements

Minimum GPA: 2

Tuition costs

• €500 - €1,800 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 65.00%
• Scholarships available: State merit scholarships, Erasmus+ bilateral agreements, reduced tuition for northern Moldova residents.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Bălți ~€200-400/month. Cheaper than Chișinău.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1945
• Teaching languages: Romanian, Russian
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.usarb.md