Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza din Iași- Romania

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University – Iași, Romania

The oldest university in Romania, located in the historic city of Iași, is one of the most important academic and cultural centers in Eastern Europe.

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About Romania

Romania is located in southeastern Europe and is bordered by:

  • North: Ukraine
  • Northeast: Moldova
  • East: The Black Sea
  • South: Bulgaria
  • West: Serbia and Hungary

Capital: Bucharest

Iași City

Historically known as Jassy, it is the third largest city in Romania and the capital of Iași County.
Located in the historical region of Moldavia, it has historically been a major center of social, cultural, academic, and artistic life.

Iași was:

  • Capital of the Principality of Moldavia (1564–1859)
  • Capital of the United Arab Emirates (1859–1862)
  • Capital of Romania (1916–1918)

Today, it is known as the Cultural Capital of Romania, a city full of museums, universities, parks, and historical buildings.

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University – The Oldest University in Romania

The Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Iași is the oldest institution of higher education in Romania.
Founded in 1860, it has since followed a long tradition of excellence and innovation in education and scientific research.

  • More than 24,000 students
  • More than 700 faculty members
  • Cooperation with 500 universities worldwide

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🎥 Introductory Video about Iași City and University

Study Programs

🎓 Undergraduate Programs

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🎓 Master’s Programs

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Romanian Language Preparatory Year

Studies in Romania typically begin with a Romanian language preparatory year.

The Department of Romanian Language and Literature, Journalism, and Communication Studies organizes an intensive course for international students.

The course aims to take students from a beginner level to level A2 within 9 months.

📌 Course Details

  • Duration: Two semesters (9 months)
  • Tuition: 2655 Euros
  • Includes training in: Reading – Writing – Listening – Speaking

Preparatory Year Materials – First Semester

  • Practical Course in Romanian: Phonetics, Vocabulary, and Grammar
  • Practical Course in Written and Oral Communication
  • Elective Materials

    • Introduction to the Study of Romanian
    • Basic Morphological and Syntactic Structures

    Preparatory Year Materials – Second Semester

  • Romanian Cultural Identity
  • Practical Romanian Language Course: Writing and Composition
  • Practical Romanian Language Course: Reception of Written and Oral Texts