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Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 74 Universities in Romania

Romania is divided into 41 counties and the municipality of Bucharest. The majority of higher education institutions meeting the uniRank selection criteria are located in the Bucharest municipality, the capital and largest city of Romania. The following uniRank league tables and sub-rankings consider all counties that include at least one Romanian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Alba (1)  
Arad (2)  
Arges (2)  
Bacau (2)  
Bihor (4)  
Brasov (1)  
Bucharest (23)  
Cluj (8)  
Constanta (3)  
Dambovita (1)  
Dolj (2)  
Galati (2)  
Gorj (1)  
Hunedoara (1)  
Iasi (8)  
Mures (3)  
Prahova (1)  
Sibiu (2)  
Suceava (1)  
Timis (6)  

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Overview of Romania Universities

Romania's higher education system comprises universities, colleges and specialized academies offering programs aligned with the Bologna Process. Institutions are categorized as public (state-funded) or private, with public universities dominating research activities and historic prestige. The system features comprehensive universities covering arts, sciences and humanities alongside specialized technical, economic, medical and agricultural institutions. Degrees include Bachelor's (3-4 years), Master's (1-2 years) and Doctorate levels, with many programs increasingly available in English to attract international students.

Top 10 Romania Universities

1. Babeș-Bolyai University (Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai) - UBB in Cluj-Napoca, Cluj (#1 Romania, #834 World). Established 1959. Public research university. Comprehensive: humanities, sciences, theology. Bachelor's to Doctorate.
2. Politehnica University of Bucharest (Universitatea Politehnica din București) - UPB/PUB in Bucharest (#2 Romania, #1093 World). Founded 1864. Public research university. Specialized: engineering, technology. Bachelor's to Doctorate.
3. Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza din Iași) - UAIC in Iași, Iași (#3 Romania, #1126 World). Founded 1860. Public research university. Comprehensive: sciences, humanities, economics. Bachelor's to Doctorate.
4. University of Bucharest (Universitatea din București) - UB in Bucharest (#4 Romania, #1150 World). Established 1864. Public research university. Comprehensive: philology, sciences, law. Bachelor's to Doctorate.
5. Bucharest University of Economic Studies (Academia de Studii Economice din București) - ASE in Bucharest (#5 Romania, #1443 World). Founded 1913. Public research university. Specialized: economics, business administration. Bachelor's to Doctorate.
6. West University of Timișoara (Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara) - UVT in Timișoara, Timiș (#6 Romania, #1731 World). Established 1962. Public research university. Comprehensive: arts, sciences, law. Bachelor's to Doctorate.
7. Transilvania University of Brașov (Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov) - UniTBv in Brașov, Brașov (#7 Romania, #1763 World). Founded 1971. Public research university. Comprehensive: engineering, medicine, humanities. Bachelor's to Doctorate.
8. Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca) - UTCN in Cluj-Napoca, Cluj (#8 Romania, #1790 World). Established 1948. Public research university. Specialized: engineering, IT. Bachelor's to Doctorate.
9. Gheorghe Asachi Technical University (Universitatea Tehnică Gheorghe Asachi din Iași) - TUIASI in Iași, Iași (#9 Romania, #1975 World). Founded 1937. Public research university. Specialized: engineering, architecture. Bachelor's to Doctorate.
10. Politehnica University of Timișoara (Universitatea Politehnica din Timișoara) - UPT in Timișoara, Timiș (#10 Romania, #2133 World). Established 1920. Public research university. Specialized: engineering, computer science. Bachelor's to Doctorate.

Analysis of University Types

Romania hosts 74 accredited universities. Public institutions dominate with 46 universities (62% of total), while private universities comprise 38% (28 institutions). This distribution reflects Romania's state-centered higher education tradition, with public universities receiving primary government funding and handling most research output. Private institutions typically focus on specialized professional fields like business or law.

Global Ranking and Standing

While no Romanian universities currently rank in the global top 200, one institution (Babeș-Bolyai University) places within the top 1,000 worldwide. This represents 1.4% of Romania's 74 universities achieving top-1000 status. Romanian universities show competitive strengths in engineering, mathematics and regional studies within international rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the most prestigious university in Romania?
Babeș-Bolyai University consistently ranks as Romania's top institution, followed by Politehnica University of Bucharest and Alexandru Ioan Cuza University.

Are there English-taught programs in Romanian universities?
Yes, most top universities offer English-taught programs, particularly in medicine, engineering, IT and business at Bachelor's, Master's and PhD levels.

How much are tuition fees in Romania?
Public universities charge €2,000-€5,000/year for international students. EU students often pay lower fees, while private institutions range from €1,500-€7,000 annually.

Is university education free for Romanian citizens?
Tuition is free for Romanian citizens admitted to state-funded spots based on entrance exams. Fee-paying spots exist at both public and private institutions.

What documents are needed for international applicants?
Required documents typically include academic transcripts, diploma copies, passport, application form, medical certificate and proof of language proficiency (English/Romanian).

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