Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacău
Bacău, Romania
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,501
- 2024
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Students
- 5,500
- International students
- 5%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1961
Overview
Founded in 1961 as a Pedagogical Institute, the Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacău has grown into a significant regional center for higher education and research. It achieved full university status in 1990 and was renamed in 2009. The institution operates across two main campuses, Mărășești and Spiru Haret, providing modern facilities for its student body. It is known for its strengths in engineering, economic sciences, and sports and health sciences. The university maintains a strong international presence through the Erasmus+ program and various bilateral agreements with global partners.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Letters
- Sciences
- Economic Sciences
- Movement
- Sports and Health Sciences
- Psychology
- Occupational Therapy
Accreditation: ARACIS - Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- July and September
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admitere@ub.ro
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,700 – €4,500 / year
From about $2,916 / year
Domestic students
€700 – €1,200 / year
EU students typically pay the same domestic rates as Romanian nationals. International fees vary by program and citizenship.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.