The document provides information about Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Iași, Romania. It discusses the university's history as the first modern university in Romania (established in 1860) and its role as a leading center of academics. It provides details about the university's faculties and departments, research activities, international partnerships, facilities, and student life resources. The university has over 26,000 students and is ranked highly in Romania for research.

2. Where we are

3. The city of Iaşi
 Ia i has traditionally been one of theș leading centers of Romanian social,
cultural, academic and artistic life
 Metropolitan area of 350,000 inhabitants
 Home to the first Romanian university (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University)
and to the first engineering school, it accommodates over 75,000 students in 5
public and 3 private universities

4. First time in Iaşi
1508 – first Romanian print
1640 – first school in Romanian Language
1671 – first Synagogue in Romania
1833 – first Medical Society in Romania
1856 – first Botanical Garden in Romania
1860 – first Romanian University
1876 – world’s first Jewish Theater
1896 – first National Theater in Romania

5. Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
 The oldest Romanian university
 Full-range and high-quality services for international students
 Diplomas recognised all over Europe
 Top research university of Romania

6. Short history
1642 - Academia Domnească, the first Romanian medical school with
university status was founded
1859 - Alexandru Ioan Cuza, the prince of unified Romanian Principalities of
Moldova and Wallachia, initiated a series of reforms that contributed to the
modernization of Romanian society and state structures
 1860 - University of Ia iș , the first modern Romanian university, is officially
inaugurated on the 26th of October
 2005 - The Bologna System is implemented
 2010 - Celebration of 150 years of modern higher education in Romania

7. Facts and figures
15 faculties
3-cycles study system
 Diploma Supplements issued for all
degrees
 Degrees taught in international
languages
 89 Bachelor programs (including
programs in foreign languages)
 157 Master programs (including
programs in foreign languages)
 26 PhD programs
 26 611 students:
• 19 177 bachelor students
• 6 458 master students
• 976 PhD students
 Teaching staff:
• 780 full-time academic
staff
• 545 associated professors

8. Study Programs

9. Faculties–Sciences
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Computer Science
 Geography and Geology
 Mathematics
 Physics

10. Faculties–Social Sciences & Humanities
 Economics and Business
Administration
 History
 Law
 Letters
 Orthodox Theology
 Philosophy and Social – Political
Sciences
 Physical Education and Sports
 Psychology and Education Sciences
 Roman – Catholic Theology
 Center for European Studies

11. Facilities
Anastasie Fătu Botanical Garden
 the first and largest botanical garden of Romania
University Museum
 illustrates the history of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi
 recreates the living conditions of the 6000 year old Cucuteni Civilization
Mihai Eminescu Central University Library
 one of the main guidelines of the university life
 2.3 million bibliographic units with an annual increase of 25.000 volumes

12. Research
 Constantly ranked in top 3 research universities in Romania
 236 PhD supervisors
 976 Doctoral students (full time and distance learning)
 Funding rise up to almost EUR 20 million (2008 – 2011)
 More than 600 research projects (2008 – 2011)

13. Research
Main research fields:
 Properties of natural and artificial nanostructured systems
 Environmental and natural or anthropic risks
 Applied and fundamental Mathematics and Computer Science
 Social representation of poverty, power and minorities
 Strategic orientations in the global economy
 Intercultural studies

14. Research
Outcomes of research activities (2008 – 2011):
 1856 ISI papers & conference proceedings
 1690 publications in international databases
 356 publications in CNCSIS-rated journals (B category)
 758 books published in national and international publishing houses
 3 patents and 12 invention patent applications evaluated

15. International cooperation
 Erasmus mobility agreements with over 260 European Universities
 70 general bilateral agreements with universities worldwide
 Ranked 276 in the world in QS Ranking for Internationalisation

16. International cooperation
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University is:
 member of Coimbra Group, Utrecht Network, Balkan Universities Network
 affiliated, among others, to European University Association, International
Association of Universities, Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie
 founding member of the Francophone Universities Network (RUFAC)

17. International cooperation
European projects under coordination:
 LLP- ERASMUS
 ERASMUS MUNDUS
TEMPUS
LEONARDO DA VINCI
GRUNDTVING
 ERASMUS IP
JEAN MONNET

18. Student life
Accomodation & Meals
More than 6600 places in 14 student houses
3 student restaurants
Medical services for all students
Libraries & computer rooms with free Internet access in each faculty
Sports facilities – University Sports Center
Recreation – parks, coffee shops, gardens

19. Erasmus Incoming Students
Housing (Gaudeamus Center for International Exchange)
Buddy System - upon request, ensured by student associations
Academic Counselling - one coordinator (academic staff) at each faculty
Support with residence permit - assistance from the Department of
International Relations for obtaining residence permit
Medical assistance - ensured by the Student Medical Center on campus
Free Intensive Romanian Language Courses - beginner level
(12 hours/week for 10 weeks), during the 1st semester and the 2nd semester

20. Events in Campus
 Welcome Days
 Graduate’s Day
 Erasmus Day
 Masquerade Ball
 University Anniversary Days
 Street Games
 Student Association Parties
 Concerts