RomaniaCluj-NapocaPublic UniversitySelf-FundedBabeș-Bolyai University
جامعة بابش-بولياي
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca is Romania's largest university by enrolment, with programmes taught in several languages including Romanian, Hungarian, German and English. It hosts non-EU students holding Romanian Government scholarships, awarded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Study in Romania platform. These cover bachelor's and master's programmes taught in Romanian with a preparatory language year, and doctoral programmes in English or other languages, excluding Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy. Its faculties also grant enrolled students excellence, merit and social scholarships under regulations published in Romanian, and the university takes part in exchange programmes such as Erasmus+ and CEEPUS. Details are on the Centre for International Cooperation page.
Life and living
Cluj-Napoca
Life and living
Cluj-Napoca
Living in Cluj-Napoca
The capital of Transylvania and a lively university and tech city, home to Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania’s largest.
Transport for students
Free CTP passes for full-time Babeș-Bolyai students up to 30 (2026/2027); students at other universities can claim back 56 lei a month from their university.
Top landmarks
St Michael’s Church
Botanical Garden
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Central Park
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Cluj-Napoca – 2021 census (Wikipedia)Actual de Cluj – Free CTP transport for students 2026/2027
Government scholarships to study at this university
The university does not announce its own scholarship for international students, but you can study here funded through the following government scholarships. You usually choose the university inside the scholarship application.
Romanian Government Scholarship (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Babeș-Bolyai University is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.ubbcluj.ro/en/) before applying.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ubbcluj.ro/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
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