How do you prepare the next generation of NGO leaders, political campaign specialists, deans, research institute directors, public health experts, or engineers developing humanoid robots? The answer can no longer come from a single discipline. That is why the University of Bucharest continuously adapts its educational portfolio, developing interdisciplinary degree programmes designed around the skills that society and the labour market already demand, and will increasingly require in the years ahead. As social, economic and technological change reshapes the world of work at an unprecedented pace, universities are expected not only to respond to today’s needs but also to anticipate the competencies society will require tomorrow.
One of the clearest expressions of this vision is the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, established in 2025. The Faculty builds on the University of Bucharest’s strengths as a comprehensive university by bringing together academic expertise from multiple faculties alongside professionals from partner institutions. The result is a new generation of study programmes addressing complex societal challenges that cannot be approached through a single discipline alone.
“The University of Bucharest is adapting its educational offer not only to today’s labour market but also to the competencies society will need five or ten years from now. The Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies and the new programmes we are developing demonstrate how the expertise within a comprehensive university can generate innovative degree programmes at the intersection of multiple fields of knowledge”, says Professor Marian Preda, PhD, Rector of the University of Bucharest.
One example is the new Master’s programme in Public and Non-Governmental Organisation Management, designed to prepare the professionals who will lead public institutions, universities, faculties, research institutes, non-governmental organisations and political organisations. The programme recognises that technical expertise alone is no longer sufficient, and equips students with advanced skills in management, leadership, governance and organisational coordination. Students will learn from academics and practitioners with expertise in public administration, higher education, research, political science and management, gaining the competencies needed to design and implement public policies, manage complex projects, lead universities and research institutions, direct non-governmental organisations, analyse political behaviour, coordinate election campaigns and manage political organisations.
The Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies also offers the Master’s programme in Healthy Lifestyle Management, which introduces an innovative approach to wellbeing and quality of life. Bringing together perspectives from the social sciences, psychology, nutrition, education, communication, management and digital technologies, the programme prepares specialists capable of designing and implementing initiatives focused on health promotion, disease prevention, community development and organisational wellbeing. At a time when sedentary lifestyles, stress, mental health challenges and demographic change are becoming increasingly significant societal issues, the programme responds to the growing demand for professionals capable of developing integrated, research-driven and interdisciplinary solutions.
For this summer’s admissions cycle, the University of Bucharest is offering 75 places in the new Master’s programme in Public and Non-Governmental Organisation Management, including 26 state-funded places, as well as 50 places in the Master’s programme in Healthy Lifestyle Management, including 14 state-funded places.
The University’s interdisciplinary approach is also reflected at undergraduate level. The Bachelor’s programme in Public Health Services and Policies has already attracted strong interest from prospective students. The programme prepares graduates to contribute to the development of public health policy, health promotion and prevention strategies, and more resilient communities, at a time when public health has become one of the defining challenges of contemporary society.
The transformation of the University of Bucharest’s educational offer is equally evident in the field of advanced technologies. The Bachelor’s programme in Robotics adopts an interdisciplinary approach that combines expertise from mathematics, computer science, psychology, linguistics, biology and communication studies.
Its redesigned curriculum places greater emphasis on the development of humanoid robots, drones and next-generation intelligent technologies, moving beyond the traditional focus on industrial robotics and preparing graduates for one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy. Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, the Robotics programme will be offered through the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies.
For undergraduate admissions, applicants interested in these emerging fields can choose between the Public Health Services and Policies programme, which offers 50 places, including 19 state-funded places, and the Robotics programme, which offers 40 places, half of them state-funded.
Further information about these programmes is available on the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies website.
By developing interdisciplinary programmes and bringing together expertise from across a wide range of academic and professional fields, the University of Bucharest continues to strengthen its position as a forward-looking institution, committed to preparing graduates for careers that are constantly evolving alongside society itself. This commitment is also reflected in the University’s international standing. According to the latest edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026, the University of Bucharest ranks first in Romania for its contribution to sustainable development and is placed third in Europe and 40th worldwide for Quality Education (SDG 4).
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