GENERAL INFORMATION
FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2021/2022
2 students for each area of study (2 semesters)
MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
CONTACT PERSON FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
Mrs. Gina MARINESCU
International Relations Officer
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
International Relations Office
Bd. Carol I nr. 11, 700506, IASI, ROMANIA
Tel: +40 232 201839
CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS
Same
APPLICATION WEBSITE
HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?
Graduate students should provide a proposal for the research they plan to undertake and obtain a formal acceptance from the faculty where they are going to be registered.
ACADEMICS
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
UNDERGRADUATE AREAS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Business Administration, Economics and Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, English Language and Literature, American Studies, Translation and Interpreting
BA programmes in languages other than English:
Géographie du tourisme (in French), French Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, Italian Language and Literature , Spanish Language and Literature,
Russian Language and Literature
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
CAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
Yes
CAN ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES?
AREAS OF STUDY RESTRICTED TO PRIOR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR FACULTIES
None
AREAS OF STUDY THAT ARE NOT OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS
None
WEBSITE FOR COURSE OFFERINGS
REQUIRED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE
In accordance with the learning agreement or as set by the home university.
ARE SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE AS EXCHANGE (NON FEE-PAYING)? IF SO, WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?
No
DO STUDENTS REGISTER FOR COURSES IN ADVANCE OR UPON ARRIVAL?
In advance
COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE(S)
Learning agreement (courses choice) to be sent before:
15 September (1st semester)
15 January (2nd semester)
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Not the case for the courses in English
Good command of Romanian for courses in Romanian.
LANGUAGE TEST CERTIFICATE REQUIRED? IF SO, WHICH AND WHEN: BEFORE ADMISSION OR UPON ARRIVAL?
None
PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? DATES AND COSTS?
Yes. Intensive language course of Romanian language (5 ECTS credits) during both the 1st and 2nd semesters). Free of charge for guests UN-MAUI students.
Yes, upon receiving prior approval
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL ADVISING OR REGISTRATION CONCERNS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF? ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN REGISTRATION OR COURSE SELECTION?
Administrative support ensured by the staff from the International Relations Office.
Academic support available on request through the agency of the contact person from the International Relations Office.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
DATES
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM
Semester 1/Fall: 1 August
Semester 2/Spring: 1 December
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
1st (fall) semester
October – December – 12 weeks of classes
end of December – beginning of January – 2 weeks winter holiday
Beginning of January – 2 weeks of classes
2nd (spring) semester
mid-February – May – 14 weeks of classes (1 week Easter holiday)
EXAMINATION PERIOD
2 weeks’ exam session
1st semester: Last decade of January 2022
2nd semester: End of May 2022 – Mid-June 2022
IF THERE IS A BREAK BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COURSE CALENDAR AND EXAMS, CAN ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE SO THE STUDENT MAY TAKE EXAMS EARLY?
Yes, upon receiving prior approval
ORIENTATION SESSION(S) FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. ARE THEY MANDATORY? DATES AND COSTS?
Not mandatory, but recommended.
During the first week of each semester
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
COSTS
TOTAL COST ESTIMATE PER MONTH (IN EURO)
400
HOUSING
120
MEALS
220
BOOKS/COURSE MATERIALS
40
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
20
HEALTH INSURANCE
-Health insurance is needed for the whole stay in Romania.
OTHER
Within 30 to 60 days upon their arrival in Iasi, students have to apply for the residence permit.
The current fees to be paid for the residence permit are approx.175 euros.
IS COMPARABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM ABROAD ALLOWED?
Yes
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE
IS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? IS IT GUARANTEED? HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
Yes (for on-campus accommodation only)
HOUSING OPTIONS
Accommodation for BA and MA students in Titu Maiorescu Campus (C5 residence) in triple rooms and in for PhD students in the Gaudeamus Residence in double or triple rooms.
HOUSING WEBSITE AND CONTACT PERSON(S)
Accommodation - Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din IaÈ™i (uaic.ro)
Gina MARINESCU
International Relations Office
DO STUDENTS APPLY FOR HOUSING WITH THEIR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION OR IS IT SEPARATE? IS THERE A DEADLINE?
Accommodation form to be filled in and sent by email before August 1 (for the 1st semester) and before December 1 (for the 2nd semester)
WHAT KINDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY?
Free of charge medical assistance in the campus
ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE?
No
ARE STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE/ALLOWED?
No