Look beyond the university name
The University of Bucharest (UB) is a public research university in Bucharest, Romania. It was founded in its current form on 4 July 1864 by a decree of Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza to convert the former Princely Academy into the current University of Bucharest, making it one of the oldest Romanian universities. It is one of the five members of the Universitaria Consortium.
| Location | Bucharest, București, Romania |
| Founded | 1864 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 34,000 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 36,690 |
| Total citations | 883,028 |
| Rector | Marian Preda |
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What can you study at University of Bucharest?
University of Bucharest offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils, Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies, Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions, Nuclear physics research studies, Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at University of Bucharest
According to OpenAlex, University of Bucharest has 36,690 indexed research works with 883,028 total citations.
Rankings University rankings Global – Overall QS World 761–770 (2026) THE World 1001–1200 (2026) USNWR Global =980 (2026) In the 2012 QS World University Rankings , the University of Bucharest was included in the Top 601-701 universities of the world, together with three other Romanian universities, including Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca , and Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Iași . The University of Bucharest has been awarded the 2000 National Academic Excellence Diploma, and the 2004 National Academic Excellence Medal. All of the degrees and diplomas awarded by the university are internationally recognised. ^ "World University Rankings 2024: Romania" .
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Vasile Ion Parvulescu — 5,665 citations
- Mihaela Sin — 4,622 citations
- Radu Tudor Ionescu — 2,571 citations
- Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu — 2,513 citations
- Christopher Hardacre — 2,380 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads University of Bucharest?
The current Rector is Marian Preda.
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Campus & student life
University of Bucharest is located in Bucharest, București, Romania.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact University of Bucharest
Official website: https://unibuc.ro ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of Bucharest founded?
University of Bucharest was founded in 1864.
How many students attend?
Approximately 34,000 students.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the rector?
Marian Preda.