Quick Summary
Public in Cluj-Napoca, Romania — Babeș-Bolyai University, est. 1581. Ranked #781-790 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 49500 students including 6.2% from outside Romania. Known for strengths in Classics & Ancient History, Geography, Modern Languages, it maintains an acceptance rate of 48%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the largest and highest-ranked university in Romania, offering a unique multicultural profile with study lines in Romanian, Hungarian, and German.
Subject Strengths
Classics & Ancient HistoryGeographyModern LanguagesLinguisticsMathematicsComputer Science
Founded1581
TypePublic
Total Students49500
Intl Students6.2%
Faculty Ratio18.5
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationARACIS (Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#781-790
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001-1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Post-doctoral, Distance Learning, Lifelong Learning
Programs
32
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Institute for Advanced Studies in Science and Technology (STAR-UBB), Institute for Research in Chemistry
Research Centers
High
Research Output
ARACIS (Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate48%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · February 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Submit documents for translation and legalization early; non-EU students should apply via the Ministry of Education portal well in advance of visa deadlines.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Romanian Leu
UG Tuition
RON13,000/yr
per year · RON
Living Cost
RON30,000/yr
per year · RON
PG Tuition
RON15,000/yr
per year · RON
Application Fee
$60
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
RON45,300/yr
tuition + living + essentials · RON
Scholarships AvailablePerformance scholarships, Merit scholarships, Social aid scholarships, Erasmus+
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, PhD, Post-doctoral, Distance Learning, Lifelong Learning programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Economics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| European Studies | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Psychology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Mathematics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,500
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with IT hubs, banking sector, and manufacturing in Cluj-Napoca.
Industry Connections
BoschContinentalNTT DataEmersonOracle
Notable Alumni
Klaus Iohannis, Dacian Cioloș, George Emil Palade (associated)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Iuliu Hațieganu Sports Park, Olympic Swimming Pool, Fitness Centers
Student Clubs
Over 50 organizations including OSUBB, AIESEC, and Erasmus Student Network
Library Resources
Lucian Blaga Central University Library (BCU)
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, EEA Grants, Bilateral university agreements with 500+ institutions
Summer Programs
Transylvania Summer School, Danube Summer School