Record number of applicants for undergraduate admission at FJSC in July 2025 – Journalism program sees 47% increase compared to last year

A record number of candidates have applied for the July 2025 undergraduate admissions session at the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Studies (FJSC), University of Bucharest, marking the highest interest seen since the post-COVID-19 years. The Journalism program saw a 47% increase in applicants for both full-time (IF) and distance learning (ID) formats compared to July 2024. The Communication and Public Relations (CPR) program recorded a 36% increase, while Advertising attracted 35% more applicants than last year.

In numbers: 360 candidates applied for Journalism, 351 for CPR, and 315 for Advertising in the July 2025 session.

Compared to July 2023, the growth is even more striking: Journalism applications are up by 52%, CPR by 41%, and Advertising by 14%.

This session, FJSC is offering 130 full-time places in Journalism, of which 52 are publicly funded, along with 50 additional spots for the distance learning format. The same number of spots is available for CPR: 130 full-time (52 publicly funded) and 50 distance learning. For Advertising, the faculty is offering 75 full-time places (41 publicly funded) and 50 for distance learning.

Admissions for master’s programs taught in Romanian, English, and French are open until Friday, July 18, 2025. More details are available here.

“The rising number of applicants, up to 50% more in some specializations compared to the previous year, proves once again that we offer study programs that are not only well-established but also dynamic and continuously adapted to student needs and labor market trends. This growth is all the more significant given the 20% drop in the number of high school graduates who sat the national Baccalaureate exam this summer. FJSC is solidifying its position as the national leader in communication studies. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate our dedicated faculty, both tenured and adjunct, as well as our students and alumni who continue to support and strengthen the vibrant FJSC community. We wish all candidates the best of luck and look forward to welcoming them into the FJSC family,” said Associate Professor Romina Surugiu, PhD, Dean of FJSC.

FJSC students also achieved exceptional results during the 2024–2025 academic year. Seven awards from the 14th edition of the Superscrieri journalism competition went to FJSC students or alumni. Three of these awards were for articles originally submitted as undergraduate or master’s theses. FJSC students also took first place individually and as part of the winning team at the FuturePR 2024 international competition, organized by the European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA), which brought together 77 students from 15 universities across 13 countries.

At the Romanian PR Award 2024, three FJSC students received Junior PR Award distinctions. At PR Arena 2024, FJSC students swept the podium, claiming all three top spots. At the MoJo Arena 2025 international contest, which drew 30 students from five countries, second place went to a team that included FJSC students. And in the fifth edition of the România fără dosar – Portal de cartier investigative journalism competition, a student from FJSC was part of the winning team.

The Faculty of Journalism and Communication Studies (FJSC) was founded on January 19, 1990, and remains Romania’s only dedicated journalism faculty. FJSC is a member of the European Journalism Training Association (EJTA) and the Théophraste global Francophone journalism training network.

The University of Bucharest (UB), established in 1864, has been a member of the CIVIS European Civic University alliance since 2019, alongside ten other prestigious European universities. According to the 2025 edition of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings—a global academic ranking that assesses universities based on their contributions to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UB ranks first in Romania, 93rd globally, 25th worldwide for education quality, and 3rd worldwide for gender equality impact. This marks the first time a Romanian university has entered the global top 100 in this ranking.

UB also reaffirms its position as a national leader in higher education in the QS World University Rankings 2026, where it ranks in the 761–770 range globally, an improvement from last year’s 801–850 band, achieving some of its best results in a decade. UB stands out in areas such as graduate employability and employer reputation. According to QS, 81.1% of UB graduates find employment within 7–11 months after completing their studies.