Bachelor and Master Programs for Non-EU citizens

ADMISSION PROCESS, 2ND INTAKE/ROUND

Submission of the application files: 10 – 30.07.2021, 14:00h (Romania local time)

Application process: the candidates will submit online the application files, on the platform

The academic offer for the 2nd Intake is available here.

PLACES AVAILABLE AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor and Master Programs, ROUND 2

The evaluation of the candidates by the Faculty’s admission committee: 01 – 15.09.2021

Candidates are asked to carefully read the information below regarding the documents to be submitted and other important aspects of the admission process.

Hello! If you reached this page, it means you are planning to start your journey as an international student. Thank you for considering our university! Before beginning the admission process, please check if you meet the following mandatory requirements:

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

You have found in our academic offer for the academic year 2021-2022 a study program that interests you (please check the PLACES AVAILABLE AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS attached below)
Respect the specific admission criteria imposed by each faculty (please check PLACES AVAILABLE AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, attached below)
Your high school diploma is recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education (please check the LIST OF RECOGNIZED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS, attached below)
They have documents attesting the citizenship of a non-EU country (NOTE: Citizens with dual citizenship, including one Romanian, must follow the admission procedure dedicated to Romanian citizens organized by the UB Faculties. They will be enrolled to studies as Romanian citizens, according to the Romanian Citizenship Law No. 21/1991, article 35, „Romanian citizens enjoy the same rights and obligations in relation to the Romanian state”, and according to Government Decision 194/2002, chap. I, Article 2, „(a) foreigner – a person who does not have Romanian citizenship or the citizenship of another Member State of the European Union or of the European Economic Area”)

If you answered yes to all the above, you can go further and check the steps that you have to take in order to become a UB’s student.

STEP 1: OBTAINING THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE

The admission process will take place exclusively online. Please be sure all your documents are scanned in PDF. format.
The name of the document must include the type of document and your surname ( Consent.Popescu, highschooldiploma.Popescu, etc.)
The application period is April 14, 2021 – June 24, 2021, 16:00h (Bucharest local time).
The candidates are asked to access our online application platform: unibuc.ro
For information regarding the access of the admission platform, please consult the document USER GUIDE FOR REGISTRATION, attached below.

The documents you must send for this first step are:

Application form (attached below)
Authenticity statement (attached below)
Consent for processing personal data (attached below)
high school diploma – certified (for residents of countries that have signed the Hague Convention, the Hague Apostille is requested – access the website: https://www.gsccca.org/notary-and-apostilles/apostilles/hague-apostille-country-list; for all the others, the documents have to be endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and the Romanian Embassy in their homeland) in the original language and then translated in Romanian, English or French and legalized at a public notary. If the original document is issued in one of these languages, the translation is not required anymore.
transcript of records pertaining to the high school diploma – certified or certified translations at a public notary in Romanian, English or French if the original is not issued in one of these languages;
Bachelor diploma (only for applications regarding Master programs) – certified (for residents of countries that have signed the Hague Convention, the Hague Apostille is requested – access the website: https://www.gsccca.org/notary-and-apostilles/apostilles/hague-apostille-country-list; for all the others, the documents have to be endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and the Romanian Embassy in their homeland) in the original language and then translated in Romanian, English or French and legalized at a public notary. If the original document is issued in one of these languages, the translation is not required anymore.
transcript of records pertaining to Bachelor’s diploma (only for applications regarding Master programs – certified or certified translations at a public notary in Romanian, English or French if the original is not issued in one of these languages;
for programs offered in English/French language, an international language proficiency certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge) is needed with the minimum level required by each faculty (please consult the specific admission criteria); Candidates who can prove that the official language of their country is also English or French or that they have studied at least 4 years in this language are exempted from this requirement, except for candidates for the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures, for which testing at the Center for Foreign Languages of the University of Bucharest is mandatory (https://unibuc.ro/studii/centre-de-limbi-straine/centrul-de-limbi-straine-al-universitatii-din-bucuresti/?lang=en).
for study programs taught in Romanian language, the candidates must submit a certificate attesting his/her knowledge of Romanian with the minimum level required by each faculty (please consult the specific admission criteria) or to submit certificates proving that the candidate has had at least 4 consecutive years of studies in Romania. For candidates at the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures, testing at the Center for Foreign Languages of the University of Bucharest is mandatory (https://unibuc.ro/studii/centre-de-limbi-straine/centrul-de-limbi-straine-al-universitatii-din-bucuresti/?lang=en).
photocopy and authenticated translation of the birth certificate;
photocopy of the passport;
copy of the National Identity Card or any other document proving your permanent residence (home address);
medical certificate (translated in a language widely spoken internationally) attesting the current health situation of the applicant and the potential antecedents regarding chronic affections, respectively infections with SARS-COV2
power of attorney if the application of the candidate is carried out by a representative

(NOTE: The power of attorney must specify clearly the actions that the representing person can take in the name of the candidate (submit his/her documents, receiving the letter of acceptance, paying the fees, receiving the money back in case the candidate decides not to enroll anymore or he/she does not receive the student visa).

The University of Bucharest will process your file and will send it to the Ministry of Education for evaluation. It may take up to 30 working days to receive an answer from the Ministry of Education. Once the answer is received, the University of Bucharest will inform the student about the results. If the letter of acceptance was issued, we decide together the way through which the document will be sent to the candidate.

STEP 2: EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES

Between 18-30.07.2021, candidates who have obtained the letter of acceptance from the Ministry of Education will be evaluated by a commission appointed at the faculty level (please check PLACES AVAILABLE AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, attached below)
The Office for International Cooperation and Foreign Students will inform the candidates about the exact date of evaluation / examination that the faculties of the University of Bucharest will establish later.
The list of admitted candidates will be published in this section of the site
Candidates declared admitted will have to confirm their place within 24 hours from the publication of the results by completing the statement confirming the place (attached below). Failure to complete the declaration will automatically result in disqualification and loss of the position, which will be filled by the candidate situated on the next position.
The Office for International Cooperation and Foreign Students will issue to the admitted candidates, who have confirmed the place, a certificate confirming the passing of the entrance exam, necessary for completing the file for obtaining the study visa.

STEP 3: OBTAINING THE STUDENT VISA

Based on the Acceptance Letter (and payments where requested) and the certificate confirming the passing of the entrance exam, applicants will have to apply for the study visa at the Romanian Embassy in their country or the closest Romanian diplomatic mission. For information regarding visa application please check visa instructions (attached below).

STEP 4: THE ENROLLMENT

The enrollment is possible at the Office for International Cooperation and Foreign Students (Soseaua Panduri, no. 90, 4^th floor, room 404, Bucharest, Romania). The registration is possible only in person. Upon your arrival in Romania, for registration to the University of Bucharest you need to present the originals for ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED ONLINE, plus:

letter of acceptance (original);
proof of payment (original) for the paying students;
passport and student visa;
3 photos ¾ cm;
an envelope dossier;

NOTE: Candidates are responsible for the authenticity of and correspondence between the digital/scanned documents and the original documents which are submitted in the candidate’s file by signed formal declaration. For registration the student visa and original study certificates are mandatory, without exception. The candidates are requested to register between September 14, 2021 – September 30, 2021. Please do all necessary to comply with this deadline.

Due to the international situation caused by COVID-19 epidemic, according to the evolution of the situation nationally and internationally, the Romanian authorities can enforce additional measures regarding the public health on international transportation, admission and enrollment to study and participation to classes.

CONTACT

If you need additional information or assistance, please contact for undergraduate (BA) studies Nicoleta Strat (admission.ba@unibuc.ro) and for graduate (MA) studies Petronela Popescu (admission.ma@unibuc.ro)

PLACES AVAILABLE AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor and Master Programs

PhD Program for non-EU citizens

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

You have found in our academic offer for the academic year 2021-2022 a study program that interests you (please check the PLACES AVAILABLE AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS attached below)
Respect the specific admission criteria imposed by each faculty (please check PLACES AVAILABLE AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, attached below)
Your high school diploma is recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education (please check the LIST OF RECOGNIZED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS, attached below)
They have documents attesting the citizenship of a non-EU country (NOTE: Citizens with dual citizenship, including one Romanian, must follow the admission procedure dedicated to Romanian citizens organized by the UB Faculties. They will be enrolled to studies as Romanian citizens, according to the Romanian Citizenship Law No. 21/1991, article 35, „Romanian citizens enjoy the same rights and obligations in relation to the Romanian state”, and according to Government Decision 194/2002, chap. I, Article 2, „(a) foreigner – a person who does not have Romanian citizenship or the citizenship of another Member State of the European Union or of the European Economic Area”).
You have the written approval of a PhD supervisor

If you answered yes to all the above, you can go further and check the steps that you have to take in order to become a UB’s student.

STEP 1: OBTAINING THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE

The admission process will take place exclusively online. Please be sure all your documents are scanned in PDF. format.
The name of the document must include the type of document and your surname ( Consent.Popescu, highschooldiploma.Popescu, etc.)
The application period is is April 14, 2021 – July 30, 2021, 14:00h (Bucharest local time).
The candidates are asked to access our online application platform: unibuc.ro
For information regarding the access of the admission platform, please consult the document USER GUIDE FOR REGISTRATION, attached below.

The documents you must send for this first step are:

Application form (attached below)
Authenticity statement (attached below)
Consent for processing personal data (attached below)
high school diploma – certified (for residents of countries that have signed the Hague Convention, the Hague Apostille is requested – access the website: https://www.gsccca.org/notary-and-apostilles/apostilles/hague-apostille-country-list; for all the others, the documents have to be endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and the Romanian Embassy in their homeland) in the original language and then translated in Romanian, English or French and legalized at a public notary. If the original document is issued in one of these languages, the translation is not required anymore.
transcript of records pertaining to the high school diploma – certified or certified translations at a public notary in Romanian, English or French if the original is not issued in one of these languages;
Bachelor diploma – certified (for residents of countries that have signed the Hague Convention, the Hague Apostille is requested – access the website: https://www.gsccca.org/notary-and-apostilles/apostilles/hague-apostille-country-list; for all the others, the documents have to be endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and the Romanian Embassy in their homeland) in the original language and then translated in Romanian, English or French and legalized at a public notary. If the original document is issued in one of these languages, the translation is not required anymore.
transcript of records pertaining to Bachelor’s diploma – certified or certified translations at a public notary in Romanian, English or French if the original is not issued in one of these languages;
Master diploma – certified (for residents of countries that have signed the Hague Convention, the Hague Apostille is requested- access the website: https://www.gsccca.org/notary-and-apostilles/apostilles/hague-apostille-country-list; for all the others, the documents have to be endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and the Romanian Embassy in their homeland) in the original language and then translated in Romanian, English or French and legalized at a public notary. If the original document is issued in one of these languages, the translation is not required anymore.
transcript of records pertaining to Master’s diploma – certified or certified translations at a public notary in Romanian, English or French if the original is not issued in one of these languages;
for programs offered in English/French language, an international language proficiency certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge) is needed with the minimum level required by each faculty (please consult the specific admission criteria); Candidates who can prove that the official language of their country is also English or French or that they have studied at least 4 years in this language are exempted from this requirement, except for candidates for the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures, for which testing at the Center for Foreign Languages of the University of Bucharest is mandatory (https://unibuc.ro/studii/centre-de-limbi-straine/centrul-de-limbi-straine-al-universitatii-din-bucuresti/?lang=en).
for study programs taught in Romanian language, the candidates must submit a certificate attesting his/her knowledge of Romanian with the minimum level required by each faculty (please consult the specific admission criteria) or to submit certificates proving that the candidate has had at least 4 consecutive years of studies in Romania. For candidates at the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures, testing at the Center for Foreign Languages of the University of Bucharest is mandatory (https://unibuc.ro/studii/centre-de-limbi-straine/centrul-de-limbi-straine-al-universitatii-din-bucuresti/?lang=en).
photocopy and authenticated translation of the birth certificate;
photocopy of the passport;
copy of the National Identity Card or any other document proving your permanent residence (home address);
medical certificate (translated in a language widely spoken internationally) attesting the current health situation of the applicant and the potential antecedents regarding chronic affections, respectively infections with SARS-COV2
approval of the prospective supervisor/coordinator of the thesis. The University of Bucharest is not involved in contacting the supervisor. The list with the potential coordinators can be found on the website of each Doctoral School.
power of attorney if the application of the candidate is carried out by a representative

STEP 2: OBTAINING THE STUDENT VISA

Based on the Acceptance Letter (and payments where requested), applicants will have to apply for the study visa at the Romanian Embassy in their country or the closest Romanian diplomatic mission. For information regarding visa application please check visa instructions (attached below).

STEP 3: ADMISSION EXAMINATION

The admission examination (Colloquium) will be held by the Doctoral Schools in the month of September 2021 (to be decided by each faculty of the University of Bucharest). The candidate must register at the Doctoral School of the Faculty of his/her choice or at the Interdisciplinary School for Doctoral Studies by submitting the originals for ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED ONLINE, plus:

letter of acceptance (original);
proof of payment (original) for the paying students;
passport and student visa;
3 photos ¾ cm;
an envelope dossier;

STEP 4: ENROLLMENT

The candidate will have to participate to the colloquium organized by the Doctoral School. Only those candidates who are declared admitted will be registered officially as PhD students.

NOTE: Candidates are responsible for the authenticity of and correspondence between the digital/scanned documents and the original documents which are submitted in the candidate’s file by signed formal declaration. For registration the student visa and original study certificates are mandatory, without exception. The candidates who successfully passed the examination will be registered until September 30, 2021.

CONTACT

If you need additional information or assistance, please contact for graduate (PhD) studies Nicoleta Strat (admission.phd@unibuc.ro)

PLACES AVAILABLE AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - PhD Programs

Documents

STRUCTURE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

ADMISSION CALENDAR 2021

APPLICATION FORM NON-EU CITIZENS

AUTHENTICITY STATEMENT

STATEMENT OF CONFIRMATION OF THE STUDY PLACE 2021

CONSENT FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA

USER GUIDE FOR REGISTRATION

VISA INSTRUCTIONS

FEES FOR STUDENT SERVICES 2021-2022

LIST OF RECOGNIZED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS

University of Bucharest – Culture and discovery Brochure

University of Bucharest - Student Guide

UB Admission Guide – International Students

PROCEDURE FOR REFUND OF THE TUITION FEE

Frequently Asked Questions

My high school diploma/BA/MA diploma is not issued yet. Can I still apply for studies?

If your school/University can provide you with a provisional degree certificate, you can apply with it. Note that the provsional certificate must be not older than one year. However, as soon as your diploma is issued, you need to submit it in original/translated and certified copy to the university (if you’ll get to be enrolled).

Should I wait until I get the letter of acceptance to schedule visa appointment?

Yes. While applying for the study visa, you need to present in original the letter of acceptance and the proof of payment of the study fees.

Is the letter of acceptance the proof that I am a student?

No. To be officially accepted you need to make the enrollment, in person, at the UB, presenting all the documents required in original, all of them legalized by the Embassy of Romania. The letter of acceptance is issued for visa purposes only.

When should I submit original documents? Can I do it after the academic year starts?

You have to submityour original documents personally at the International Relations Office within the deadline specified on the website. The IRO staff will verify them and will send them to the Faculty. Only then you will become officially student at UB.

What is legalization and where can I do it?

Legalization is the official confirmation that a signature, seal or stamp on a document is genuine. Without it, the candidate’s educational documents are not valid in Romania. The legalization is done by the Romanian Embassy, therefore a candidate needs to contact the Romanian Embassy in his/her country (or the one that is closer to his/her country). If the country, where the document was issued, has signed the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, legalization is replaced by Apostille attached to the document. The list of countries – members of the Convention is available on the following website: http://www.hcch.net/index_en.php?act=conventions.authorities&cid=41

My studies were in English or French. Do I still have to provide a language certificate?

Generally, not. However, some faculties may require an interview in order to evaluate the candidates.

What happens after I make the payment for 1 academic year and I will not get a VISA from the Romanian Embassy?

If you pay a tuition fee for the first year of your studies and then fail to get the study visa, the tuition fee will be reimbursed (repaid) to you acoording to the methodology of reimnoursement.

Is it possible to study in English or French at UB?

Yes, if the study programme you are interested in is offered in English or French. Please check our academic offer from the site.

I cannot speak Romanian. Is this a disatvantage for me to study at UB?

For candidates who are not speaking Romanian language and want to attend a study program offered only in Romanian, UB offers a preparatory year of Romanian language (one year course) in order to get the necessary linguistic competencies in order to join a BA/MA/PhD program next year. For information regarding the admission requirements, please access the section dedicated to the admission.

Does the University of Bucharest offer scholarships?

No, the University of Bucharest does not offer scholarships. For scholarship opportunities please access the websites of the Miistry of Education and Research and/or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from Romania.

Are there different study fees for different fields of study?

Yes, there are different study fees according to the field of study. Please access the section dedicated to admission for more information.

Is there any age limit to apply for studies at UB?

No, there is no age limit in order to apply for studies at UB.

Does the UB offer accommodation for international students?

According to the metholodogy for accommodation, UB accommodates with priority international students who are scholarship holders (based on interguvernmental agreements). Upon availability, we can accommodated other categories of students.

Will I need to apply for residence permit and medical health insurance when I arrive in Romania?

Yes. After the enrollment, all international students enrolled in a higher education institution in Romania will have to register to the Immigration Office (obraining the residence permit) and to the National Healt Insurance House. The IRO officers will guide you through the process by providing all the information in this regard.

Should I pay the tuition fee for one year from the beginning or can I pay in installments?

The study fee must be paid integral from the beginning, since the proof of payment is one of the docuents needed while applying for the study visa.

Where can I get the classes’ schedule?

The schedule is issued by the faculty. We advise you to get in contact with the secretary of the faculty or search on the faculty’s website.

Will I be able to work and study at the same time?

The Romanian authorities allow you to work part-time (4h/day).

How can I pay the tuition fee?

You can pay the tuition fee online by bank transfer or going to a bank to make the payment. The bank account information is written on your letter of acceptance. The proof of payment must be sent to the International Relations Office and to the Secretary’s Office of the Faculty.

I could not graduate because I needed an extension to write my thesis and now my residence card is expired. What do I do?

Please contact us as soon as possible so we can put you in contact with the Immigration Office. Please contact us with at least two month before your residence permit expires in order to be able to regulate your stay in Romania on time.

If I cannot pass an exam and I try another time, do I have to pay anything?

The reexaminations are paid starting with the third attempt. The fees are available on the site..

If I need a student certificate, who can issue it?

If you need a student certificate, you can request it from the International Relations Office. Please note that if you need it in French or English, you are required to pay a fee at the cashier’s office.

What is a power of attorney? And what do I need it for?

A power of attorney is a legal document that grants a person the legal authority to act on another’s behalf and make certain decisions for them. A power of attorney needs to be signed in front of a licensed notary public in order to be legally binding.

The power of attorney is needed in case the student cannot personally bring the necessary documents for admission or send them by dhl DHL courier company. The student can designate a representatives to submit the file. Upon submission, he needs to present the power of attorney in original.

Do I pay the tuition fees after or before I get the the acceptance letter?

The study fees must be paid after receiving the letter of acceptance, but before applying for the study visa. Note that one of the documents required for obtaing the student visa is the proof of payment.