About the university

The University of Bucharest is Romania's second-oldest and one of its most prestigious universities, founded in 1864 by royal decree of Alexandru Ioan Cuza. 19 faculties covering Law, Letters, History, Philosophy, Journalism, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Baptist Theology, Orthodox Theology, and Foreign Languages. Located in the capital city with strong international connections.

Key information

• Location: București, RO
• Ranking #851
• QS #851
• National ranking #2
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Law
• Letters
• History
• Political Science
• Mathematics
• Psychology

Programs (14)

• Law
• History
• Philosophy
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Psychology
• Political Science
• Sociology
• International Relations
• Education
• Journalism and Communication

Student body

• Total students: 34,000
• International students: 8%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €200 - €700 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 78%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• €0 - €3,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 55.00%
• Scholarships available: Romanian Government merit scholarships, Erasmus+ mobility grants, bilateral agreements with French, German and Italian universities.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Bucharest ~€500-900/month.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1864
• Teaching languages: Romanian, English, French
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.unibuc.ro