Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca in Romania

🏛️ About Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca

Babeş-Bolyai University is in many ways - even according to some international criteria - the largest and most comprehensive higher education institution in Romania. Founded in 1579-1581, according to the general rule of that time in Europe, as Collegium Major (the present name of Jesuit universities), it followed at first a Western model, having the power to award all three academic degrees which were then in use.

University highlights

Babeş-Bolyai University is in many ways - even according to some international criteria - the largest and most comprehensive higher education institution in Romania.

What makes this institution stand out

Consider Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca for focused access to a multidisciplinary portfolio of higher-education programmes.
Its location in Cluj-Napoca can connect study with the city's academic, cultural and employer environment; confirm the current language, programme and international-admission route before applying.

✨ Why Study at Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca?

Babeş-Bolyai University is in many ways - even according to some international criteria - the largest and most comprehensive higher education institution in Romania.

🏆 Rankings & Accreditations

Romania National Metaranking 2025, published by the Ministry in 2026: #1 nationally (score 23.7708).

23.7708

The Ministry lists the institution as accredited — state civil under H.G. no. 412/2025. ARACIS is Romania's higher-education quality-assurance agency. Confirm the exact programme, location, language, study mode and current authorization/accreditation decision before publication or application.

📚 Programs Offered

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10 programs

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Program	Degree	Duration ↕	Tuition ↕	Intake	Action
Antropologie	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Biochemistry	Bachelor	3 year(s)	—	● Closed	View
Biologie	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Biology	Bachelor	3 year(s)	—	● Closed	View
Chemistry	Bachelor	3 year(s)	—	● Closed	View
Environmental Engineering	Bachelor	4 year(s)	—	● Closed	View
Etnologie	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Filosofie	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Geografie	Bachelor	—	—	● Closed	View
Geography	Bachelor	3 year(s)	—	● Closed	View

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💰 Tuition Fees & Scholarships

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📋 Admission Requirements

Bachelors Degree

Class 12th/+2/HSC Marks Sheet
Passport

Masters Degree

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Passport

🖼️ Campus & Gallery

Campus of Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca

🛂 Visa & Immigration

Student Visa Process

Visa requirements depend on nationality and residence status. A non-EU applicant who requires a visa for full-time study normally uses Romania's long-stay study visa, marked D/SD, after receiving the Ministry of Education Letter of Acceptance. Admission, visa approval and the post-arrival residence permit are separate decisions.

Apply at least 45 days before travel

EUR 300 for long-stay visa applications validated from 27 April 2026; exemptions may apply

Monthly Cost of Living

On-campus dormitory EUR 60–85

Shared housing EUR 80–150

Private housing EUR 130–300

Food EUR 100–300

Gas and electricity EUR 40–60

Phone and internet EUR 20–40

Medical insurance EUR 12 / month

Public transport EUR 10–30

Entertainment EUR 200 / month

Estimated Monthly Total EUR 652–1,177

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca recognized in Romania?

The Romanian Ministry of Education and Research lists it as accredited — state civil under H.G. no. 412/2025. Applicants should still verify the current status of the exact programme and study location.

What makes Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca stand out?

Its profile centres on a multidisciplinary portfolio of higher-education programmes. Babeş-Bolyai University is in many ways - even according to some international criteria - the largest and most comprehensive higher education institution in Romania. Before applying, confirm language of instruction, entry requirements, tuition, current intake and the official application route.

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