Adventus University of Cernica
Cernica, Romania
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1924
Overview
Adventus University of Cernica, located in Ilfov County, is the primary higher education institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Romania. Originally established in 1924 as the Adventist Biblical Institute, it underwent several relocations before settling in its current Cernica campus in 1997. In 2017, it was officially established as a university by law following institutional accreditation by ARACIS. The university focuses on academic training integrated with spiritual development, offering bachelor's degrees in Adventist pastoral theology, social work, and primary and preschool education. The campus provides facilities for worship, study, and community engagement, serving as a hub for Adventist education in the region.
Fields of study
- Theology
- Social Work
- Education Sciences
Accreditation: Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- July 2026, September 2026
- Application deadlines
- September
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admitere@uadventus.ro
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
RON 4,200 – RON 4,600 / year
For 2026-2027: Bachelor programs 4200 RON/year (paid in 2 equal installments); Master programs 4600 RON/year (paid in 2 equal installments). Application fee: 165 RON. A full tuition scholarship of 4600 RON is available for pastoral master students affiliated with the Romanian Adventist Union.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Asistență socială (opens in a new tab)Romanian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | RON 4,200 / year | Varies | — |
| Educație timpurie (opens in a new tab)Romanian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | RON 4,200 / year | Varies | — |
| Inovație în educație și responsabilitate socială (opens in a new tab)Romanian · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | RON 4,600 / year | Varies | — |
| Pedagogia învăţământului primar (opens in a new tab)Romanian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | RON 4,200 / year | Varies | — |
| Teologie adventistă pastorală (opens in a new tab)Romanian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RON 4,200 / year | Varies | — |
| Teologie și misiune adventistă contemporană (opens in a new tab)Romanian · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | RON 4,600 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.