About the university

Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB) is Romania's largest and most prestigious university, founded in 1872. Named after Romanian biologist Victor Babeș and Hungarian mathematician János Bolyai, reflecting its multicultural character. Offers programs in Romanian, Hungarian, and German. 21 faculties covering Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Philosophy, Law, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, European Studies, and more. QS ranked and consistently Romania's top university.

Key information

• Location: Cluj-Napoca, RO
• Ranking #801
• QS #801
• National ranking #1
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Mathematics and Computer Science
• Law
• Economics and Business
• History
• Psychology
• Political Science

Programs (17)

• Law
• Economics
• History
• Philosophy
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Computer Science
• Psychology
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Linguistics
• International Relations
• Environmental Science
• Education
• Fine Arts

Student body

• Total students: 44,000
• International students: 10%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €150 - €500 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 80%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• €0 - €4,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 60.00%
• Scholarships available: Romanian Government scholarships for EU students, Erasmus+ exchanges, UBB Excellence Scholarships, bilateral agreements with 400+ European universities.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Cluj-Napoca ~€400-800/month. EU students pay same tuition as Romanian citizens.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1872
• Teaching languages: Romanian, Hungarian, German, English
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.ubbcluj.ro