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An overview
Accreditation
University profiles
Assessment
An overview
As of fall 2005, the Romanian higher education system has been in line with the Bologna Agreement. As a result, most Bachelor’s programs take 3 years to complete. However, some programs last longer – for example, some technical fields, medicine and architecture.
Master’s programs take 2 years beyond the Bachelor’s degree. Master’s programs are a prerequisite for admission to Ph.D. programs.
Ph.D. programs usually take 3 years to complete. Under special circumstances, the duration of study may be extended by 1 or 2 years.
Note: As of fall 2005, the 3-year (short-term) university education and the Advanced Study programs were discontinued.
Accreditation
Since October 2006 university accreditation issues are dealt with by the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. The official website www.aracis.ro includes sections on:
These sections are also available in English.
University profiles
According to the information posted on the website of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education www.aracis.ro, there are 56 accredited public universities, 32 accredited private universities, and 23 institutions enjoying temporary accreditation.
With prestigious public universities, applicants must sit for an entrance exam that includes oral and/or written tests. Private universities generally select students based on their average grade in the “Bacalaureat” exam; they may also require an interview. For fields like foreign languages, architecture, music or physical education, students may sit for an aptitude test.
Education is free for top students admitted to public universities. Other students who meet the admissions requirements pay tuition fees in the area of $800 per year. Private universities charge similar fees.
At the graduate level, students pay fees starting at $ 500 per year.
A range of MBA programs are available in Romania. They are usually joint programs with universities in Canada, the U.S., and France and their fees range from $6,000 to $14,000 per program.
Assessment
Just like in the secondary education system, grades in the higher education system range from 1 to 10, where 10 is the highest, and 5 is the lowest pass.
At the end of the undergraduate program, students take a final comprehensive exam called “Licenta”. They need to pass oral and written tests in their areas of concentration.
The higher education diploma is called “Diploma de Licenta”.
Upon request, the student is issued the “Diploma Supplement” in Romanian and English, free of charge.
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