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Application for EU citizens 2026 - 2027

Application for EU citizens 2026 - 2027

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Application for nonEU citizens 2026 - 2027

Application for nonEU citizens 2026 - 2027

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Recognition of previous university studies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University is located in the city of Iași, in the North-Eastern part of Romania. Founded in 1860, it is now a multi-disciplinary university ranked among the first 3 Romanian higher education and research institutions.

The academic offer of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi includes bachelor, master and doctoral studies.

Yes, there are courses taught in English and in French at all levels of studies at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi.

No, it is not a disadvantage at all. Foreign students may learn the Romanian language by attending courses of Romanian language, which are organised for them by the Department of Romanian language for foreign students. For the undergraduate level of studies, the courses have a 1-year duration, and for the master and doctoral levels, the length of the Romanian language course is of 6 months at least.

  • If a student wants to attend courses taught in English or French, there is no need for him/her to take the Romanian language course.
  • If the student will register to courses taught in Romanian, then he/she needs to take the Romanian language course.

If a student wants to attend courses taught in English or French, it is good for him/ her to have such certificates.

Yes, you may apply for all types of scholarships which are available for the local students. The most important ones would be the Erasmus+ scholarships, which would give you the opportunity to study in any EU university for a semester or an academic year.

A student can apply by sending his/her file to the International Relations Office of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi, first by email at the following address: gabriela.bargaoanu@uaic.ro, until June 15th for the academic year starting on October 1st.

In order to apply for Bachelor studies, among other documents, the file must contain the High School Graduation Diploma and a transcript of records; for master studies – the High School Graduation Diploma, the University Graduation Diploma and the Transcript of Records / Diploma Supplement must be submitted, and for doctoral studies – the High School Graduation Diploma, the University Graduation Diploma, the Transcript of Records / Diploma Supplement and the Master Degree should be contained in the file.

It depends on the field of study that you want to apply for. For the Undergraduate programme, the fees are between 2070 EUR/year and 3500 EUR/year, and for the Graduate programme, the fees are between 2070 EUR/year and 4200 EUR/year.

At Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi you can study Social Sciences (Law, Administrative Sciences, Communication Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Political Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finances, Management, Marketing, Psychology, Education Sciences, International Relations and European Studies, Economics and International Business) as well as Humanist Sciences and Arts (Philosophy, History, Theology, Cultural Studies, Visual Arts, Language and Literature, Applied Modern Languages), Biological Sciences (Biology), Engineering Sciences (Geological Engineering, Applied Engineering Sciences), Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Sciences), Sports Science and Physical Education (Physical Education and Sports, Kinetic Therapy).

No, you should not apply online, but send your application file to the International Relations Office of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi, by email, at the following address: gabriela.bargaoanu@uaic.ro

Your application should be evaluated within the International Relations Office of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi; each Faculty committee will then analyze and accept/reject files; for the selected candidates, the International Relations Office will request the Letter of Acceptance from the Romanian Ministry of Education. The next step for admitted students, after receiving the Letter of Acceptance, is to pay the tuition fees in order to get the study visa from the Romanian Embassy in their country.

Yes, you will need to apply for a visa at the Romanian embassy/ consulate in your country. We will support your application for a visa by sending you the acceptance letter.

Yes, you will need  both a residence permit and a medical insurance.