National University of Political Studies and Public Administration
Bucharest, 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
- Public
- Founded
- 1991
Overview
Școala Națională de Studii Politice și Administrative (SNSPA) – The National University of Political Studies and Public Administration – is a public higher education institution established in 1991 by Government Decision HG 183/1991, modeled after schools of governance in France, Belgium, the UK and the USA. Located in Bucharest, Romania, SNSPA includes all three cycles of higher education: bachelor's (11 programs), master's (55 programs) and doctoral studies (5 domains: Political Sciences, Administrative Sciences, Communication Sciences, Management, Sociology). The university trains professionals in political sciences, public administration, international relations, diplomacy, European studies, communication sciences, psychology, management and human resources. SNSPA has four faculties – Facultatea de Administrație Publică, Facultatea de Comunicare și Relații Publice, Facultatea de Management, Facultatea de Științe Politice – and the Departamentul de Relații Internaționale și Integrare Europeană. The main campus is on Bd. Expoziției nr. 30A, Bucharest, with an additional campus on Str. Povernei nr. 6. SNSPA participates in the Erasmus+ program with 210 partner universities across Europe.
Fields of study
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- International Relations
- Communication and Public Relations
- Management
- Sociology
- European Studies
- Diplomacy
Accreditation: ARACIS – Agenția Română de Asigurare a Calității în Învățământul Superior
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn 2026
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admitere@snspa.ro
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
RON 660 – RON 1,980 / year
Domestic students
RON 3,500 / year
Fees for 2026-2027 per Senate Decision 50/02.06.2026. Domestic bachelor IF/ID: min 3500 RON/year; domestic master IF/IFR: min 4000 RON/year. Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students: 1980 EUR/year (IF programs) or 660 EUR/year (IFR/ID). Individual faculties may set higher specific rates per contract. Exemptions apply for SNSPA staff and children, orphans, Romanians from abroad.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analiza şi soluţionarea conflictelor (opens in a new tab)Română · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Sep 14, 2026 | Sesiunea septembrie 2026 |
| Development, International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid (opens in a new tab)Engleză · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Sep 14, 2026 | Sesiunea septembrie 2026 |
| Diplomație și negocieri internaționale (opens in a new tab)Română · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Sep 14, 2026 | Sesiunea septembrie 2026 |
| European Affairs – Geopolitics and Geoeconomics (opens in a new tab)Engleză · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Sep 14, 2026 | Sesiunea septembrie 2026 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
