Admission – Faculty of Business
Admission

Why the Faculty of Business?

The Faculty of Business is the right choice if you are looking for a modern education, closely connected to real-world business environments and internationally recognized.

We are an AACSB-accredited institution—one of the most prestigious global accreditations in the field of business. This ensures the quality of the educational process, high academic standards, and a strong focus on performance and innovation.

The Faculty of Business offers its students the following:

  • A curriculum tailored to the demands of the job market;
  • Professors with international teaching experience;
  • A pragmatic and innovative teaching approach;
  • The opportunity to study in an internationalized (English-taught) and intercultural environment (numerous foreign students, especially through the Erasmus program);
  • Study scholarships abroad, at partner universities (Spain, Austria, Turkey, France, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, etc.);
  • Strong ties with the business environment;
  • The possibility to undertake internships/practical training either in the country or abroad.

Brochures
Specific details regarding admission are summarized in the admission brochures for the bachelor's and master's programs. Please read them carefully, and if you still have questions, feel free to contact us.

Erasmus+ and Double Degree Opportunities


The world opens up to students of the Faculty of Business through the acquisition of international experience, which is vital both academically and professionally. More details about the steps you need to take to study abroad for a semester or how you can obtain two internationally recognized degrees in 3 years can be found in the brochures below.

Detaliile specifice legate de admitere le găsiți sintetizate în broșurile de admitere pentru programele de licență, respectiv cele de masterat. Vă rugăm să le citiți cu atenție, iar apoi, dacă mai aveți întrebări, ne puteți contacta.

Admission information

Specialization

Bachelor's Degree

Field: Business Administration
1.Business Administration Specialization
3 years, Full-time – in Romanian and English
3 years, Distance Learning – in Romanian
2.Business Administration Specialization – Bistrița Extension
3 years, Full-time – in Romanian
3.Business Administration in Hospitality Services Specialization
3 years, Full-time – in Romanian and English
3 years, Distance Learning – in Romanian

Master's Degree

Field: Business Administration
1.Business Administration Specialization
2 years, Full-time – in Romanian
2 years, Reduced Full-time – in Romanian
2.Entrepreneurship and Innovation Specialization
2 years, Full time – in Romanian
3.Hotel Management Specialization
2 years, Full-time – in Romanian
2 years, Reduced Full-time – in Romanian
4.International Business Administration Specialization
2 years, Full-time – in English
5.Business Administration in Hospitality and International Tourism Specialization
2 years, Full-time – in English
6.Procurement and Supply Chain Management Specialization
2 years, Full-time – in English (dual-system education)

Admission calendar

Bachelor's degree July/SeptemberMaster's degree July/September
July 13–20, 2026
Online application period (the platform will close on July 20 at 11:59 PM)
July 22, 2026
Announcement of results for the admission test (essay)
July 22, 2026
Submission of appeals online (secretariat.tbs@ubbcluj.ro)
July 23, 2026
Resolution of appeals and publication of initial results
July 24–25, 2026
Confirmation of places obtained through the admission process, Stage I
July 26, 2026
Submission of original documents. Redistribution of unconfirmed places after Stage I
July 27–28, 2026
Publication of the results obtained in the Stage II and confirmation of places following redistribution
July 29, 2026
Publication of final results
July 13–20, 2026
Online application period (the platform will close on July 20 at 11:59 PM)
July 21, 2026
Scheduling of candidates for the interview
July 22, 2026
Interviews take place
July 22, 2026
Announcement of interview results
July 23, 2026
Submission of appeals (secretariat.tbs@ubbcluj.ro)
July 24, 2026
Resolution of appeals and publication of the initial results – Stage I
July 25-26, 2026
Stage I – Confirmation of places obtained through the admission competition
July 27, 2026
Submission of original documents. Redistribution of unconfirmed places after Stage I
July 28, 2026
Publication of the results obtained in the Stage II and confirmation of places following redistribution
July 29, 2026
Publication of final results
September 7-10, 2026
Online application period (the platform will close on September 10 at 11:59 PM)
September 11, 2026
Announcement of results for the admission test (essay)
September 11, 2026
Submission of appeals online (secretariat.tbs@ubbcluj.ro)
September 12, 2026
Resolution of appeals and publication of initial results
September 13–14, 2026
Confirmation of places obtained through the admission process, Stage I
September 15, 2026
Submission of original documents. Redistribution of unconfirmed places after Stage I
September 16, 2026
Publication of the results obtained in Stage II and confirmation of places following redistribution. Publication of final results.
September 7-9, 2026
Online application period (the platform will close on September 9 at 11:59 PM)
September 11, 2026
Scheduling of candidates for the interview
September 12, 2026
Interviews take place
September 12, 2026
Announcement of interview results
September 12, 2026
Submission of appeals online (secretariat.tbs@ubbcluj.ro)
September 13, 2026
Resolution of appeals and publication of the initial results – Stage I
September 14, 2026
Stage I – Confirmation of places obtained through the admission competition. Submission of original documents.
September 19, 2026
Publication of the results obtained in the Stage II and confirmation of places following redistribution
September 19, 2026
Publication of final results

Available places for admission

Number of available places for admission – July/September 2026 Session:

Bachelor's Degree SpecializationBudgetRural/
budget*
ScholarshipEthnics
with/
without
scholarship
TaxNon
UE/
Tax
CPV
Places
cf.
HG
Business Administration
- in Romanian / Full-time (IF)
310301642200
Business Administration
- in English / Full-time (IF)
24000561090
Business Administration
- in Romanian / Full-time (IF) – Bistrița Extension
500055060
Business Administration
- in Romanian / Distance Learning (ID)
00001500150
Business Administration in Hospitality Services
- in Romanian / Full-time (IF)
1000062375
Business Administration in Hospitality Services
- in English / Full-time (IF)
10000152550
Business Administration in Hospitality Services
- in Romanian / Distance Learning (ID)
000 50050
TOTAL:801033055240675

*) Rural budget-funded places (10 places) are available for all 7 specializations and will be allocated to each specialization based on candidates’ requests.

**) For the category of ethnic candidates, the ranking for places with or without a scholarship will be done at the level of the rectorate.

Master's Degree SpecializationBudgetTaxEthnics
with/

without
scholarship*
CPVPlaces
cf.
HG
Business Administration – Romanian / Full-time (IF)39420375
Business Administration – Romanian / Full-time (IFR)0170017
International Business Administration – English / Full-time (IF)183202575
Hotel Management – Romanian / Full-time (IF)680317
Hotel Management – Romanian / Full-time (IFR)0100010
Business Administration in Hospitality and International Tourism – English / Full-time (IF)91602550
Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Romanian/Full time (IF)9180027
Procurement and Supply Chain Management – English/Full time (IF - Dual-system education)1060016
TOTAL821491356287+13

*) Ethnic candidates have the opportunity to enroll in any specialization taught in Romanian. Scholarships will be distributed to admitted candidates in descending order of admission averages. The ranking for places with or without scholarship will be done at the rectorate level.

Last admission grade average

Bachelor's Degree

SpecializationJuly SessionSeptember Session
AA(Romanian)Budget9.05-
Fee5.405.74
Ethnic7.458.25
AASO(Romanian)Budget7.91-
Fee6.006.15
Ethnic6.507.25
AAE(English)Budget8.92-
Fee6.216.30
AASOE(English)Budget7.99-
Fee6.40-
AA(Bistrița)Budget8.88-
Fee6.006.40
AA(Distance Learning)Fee6.067.03
AASO(Distance LearningFee6.215.75

Master's Degree

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Special categories

Ethnic (Moldovan)

Candidates who opt for places reserved for Romanians from everywhere (ethnic candidates) must submit additional documents during registration:

a) A set of documents in accordance with the methodology for the schooling of Romanians from everywhere, and

b) A declaration regarding affiliation to the Romanian cultural identity.

Attention! More details regarding the admission to undergraduate university studies for foreign citizens of Romanian ethnic origin can be found here.

Ethnic Roma

Candidates who opt for places reserved for the Roma ethnic group must submit two additional documents during registration:

a) A standard request form, available on the UBB website, and

b) A letter from a Roma association certifying the affiliation to the Roma ethnicity.

Attention! More details regarding the admission to undergraduate university studies for candidates of Roma ethnicity can be found here.

Persons with Special Protection

Candidates who opt for places reserved for persons with special protection (placement) must submit two additional documents during registration:

a) A standard request form, available on the UBB website, and

b) Documents from DGASPC, certifying the implementation of special protection measures (placement center, foster care, etc.).

Attention! More details regarding the admission to undergraduate university studies for persons with special protection can be found here.

Admission contact

PHONE:+40 264 599 170
E-MAIL:admitere.tbs@ubbcluj.ro
ADDRESSStrada Horea no. 7, Cluj-Napoca, România

ONLINE Support

You will be able to connect with us during a video consultation session on the Microsoft Teams platform.

ONLINE registration

Registration at the Faculty of Business will be done exclusively online, on the platform admitere.ubbcluj.ro. It will open in July.

Tuition fees

Bachelor's Degree

SpecializationIF (lei/year)ID (lei/year)
Business Administration - in Romanian - Full-Time (IF), Distance Learning (ID)5.3005.300
Business Administration - in English - Full-Time (IF)5.600-
Business Administration in Hospitality Services - in Romanian - Full-Time (IF), Distance Learning (ID)5.3005.300
Business Administration in Hospitality Services, in English - Full-Time (IF)5.600-
Business Administration - Bistrița Extension - in Romanian - Full-Time (IF)5.300-

Master's Degree

SpecializationIF(lei/year)IFR(lei/year)
Business Administration - in Romanian – Full-Time (IF), Reduced Frequency (FR)6.0006.000
Hotel Management, - in Romanian – Full-Time (IF), Reduced Frequency (FR)6.0006.000
International Business Administration - in English – Full-Time (IF)6.500-
Hospitality and International Tourism Business Administration - in English – Full-Time (IF)6.500-

Admission fees

Bachelor's Degree

Admission Fee

The admission fee must be paid exclusively online through the admission platform. In the event of withdrawal from the admission competition or from studies, the application processing fee and the registration fee are non-refundable.

◾ Admission Fee Amount

The admission fee consists of:

  • Registration fee: 250 RON
  • Application processing fee: 100 RON

The total admission fee for one study programme is 350 RON.

Candidates applying to multiple study programmes within the Faculty of Business will pay the registration fee (250 RON) only once, plus the application processing fee (100 RON) for each additional programme selected.

Example:
If you apply to two Faculty of Business study programmes (AA, AAB, AAE, AASO or AASOE), the total fee is:

250 + 100 + 100 = 450 RON

Important!
For the Business Administration (AA) and Business Administration in Hospitality Services (AASO) programmes, if you apply for both the full-time (FT) and distance learning (DL) study modes, no additional processing fee is charged. In this case, the total fee is:

250 + 100 = 350 RON

The participation fee for the Knowledge Competition (for each stage) is 250 RON. For candidates who subsequently apply during the July or September admission sessions, this amount is recognized as the registration fee, meaning they will only need to pay the 100 RON application processing fee for each study programme.


◾ Refund of Overpaid Admission Fees

Candidates who have mistakenly paid the admission fee more than once may submit a refund request, available here.

The request must be accompanied by:

  • A bank account statement indicating the account to which the refund should be transferred (Revolut accounts are not accepted);
  • A copy of the identity card of both the account holder and the applicant;
  • Proof of payment or the bank payment confirmation.

◾ Admission Fee Exemptions

a) Candidates who participated in the Knowledge Competition organized by the Faculty of Business are exempt from paying the registration fee (250 RON), provided they upload their participation diploma to the admission platform under Supporting Documents. The participation diploma will be sent by email.

b) Employees of Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB), employees of the Central University Library, their children, as well as the children of active or retired academic and auxiliary teaching staff from higher education or pre-university educational institutions are exempt from paying the registration fee.

c) The application processing fee (100 RON) is not subject to exemptions or reductions and is non-refundable. The only exception applies to candidates who are orphaned by both parents or who come from foster care institutions, who are exempt from paying the entire admission fee (both the registration fee and the processing fee). Supporting documents must be submitted during the application process.

d) During registration, candidates are required to declare whether they have previously applied to another faculty or study programme within Babeș-Bolyai University or to another public higher education institution in Romania.

e) Candidates applying to multiple study programmes within the Faculty of Business will pay the 100 RON processing fee for each programme, while the 250 RON registration fee is paid only once.

f) The following categories of candidates are exempt from paying the admission fee:

  • Candidates orphaned by one or both parents;
  • Candidates from single-parent families;
  • Young people from foster care institutions up to the age of 26;
  • Persons at risk of being unable to meet their daily living needs due to illness, disability, or poverty.

The exemption is granted only upon submission of supporting documents at the time of application, in accordance with Annex 2 of the Admission Regulations for Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programmes at Babeș-Bolyai University, amended and republished pursuant to Senate Decision No. 1 of 19 January 2026.


◾ Required Documents for Candidates Eligible Under Point 6 of Annex 2

Candidates applying for an admission fee exemption under Point 6 of Annex 2 must submit the following documents, where applicable, to verify their eligibility:

  • Certificate confirming a severe or profound permanent disability;
  • For verification of a monthly average net family income below the national minimum net wage (2,574 RON/person/month) during the last 12 months, the following documents must be submitted:
    • Copies of identity documents for the candidate and all family members (identity cards and birth certificates for minors);
    • A handwritten signed declaration from the candidate regarding the composition and income of the family;
    • Handwritten signed declarations from the candidate and all adult family members (or family members earning income), authorizing verification of income through the PatrimVen platform.

If, based on the income certificates obtained through the PatrimVen platform for the period June 2025 – May 2026, the candidate's average monthly net income exceeds 2,574 RON per family member, the candidate will be required to pay the admission fee of 350 RON.


◾ Payment by Bank Transfer (Exceptional Cases)

We strongly recommend paying the admission fee directly through the admission platform.

In exceptional cases, payment may be made by bank transfer to the following account:

BN TREZORERIA CLUJ

IBAN: RO35TREZ21620F330500XXXX

Tax Identification Code: 4305849

For international payments (including the Republic of Moldova):

SWIFT Code: TREZROBU

Please specify the following payment details:

  • Full name of the applicant;
  • Babeș-Bolyai University – Faculty of Business;
  • Type of fee being paid.

Master's Degree

Admission Fee

The admission fee must be paid exclusively online through the admission platform. In the event of withdrawal from the admission competition or from studies, the application processing fee and the registration fee are non-refundable.

◾ Admission Fee Amount

The admission fee consists of:

  • Registration fee: 250 RON
  • Application processing fee: 100 RON

The total admission fee for one study programme is 350 RON.

Candidates applying to multiple study programmes within the Faculty of Business will pay the registration fee (250 RON) only once, plus the application processing fee (100 RON) for each additional programme selected.

Example:
If you apply to two Faculty of Business study programmes (AA, MH, IBA, AAOTI, AI or PSCM), the total fee is:

250 + 100 + 100 = 450 RON

Important!
For the Business Administration (AA) and Hospitality Management (MH) programmes, if you apply for both the full-time (FT) and part-time (PT) study modes, no additional application processing fee is charged. In this case, the total fee is:

250 + 100 = 350 RON


◾ Refund of Overpaid Admission Fees

Candidates who have mistakenly paid the admission fee more than once may submit a refund request, available here.

The following documents must be attached to the request:

  • Proof of payment or the bank payment confirmation;
  • A bank account statement indicating the account to which the refund should be transferred (Revolut accounts are not accepted);
  • A copy of the identity card of both the account holder and the applicant.

◾ Admission Fee Exemptions

a) Employees of Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB), employees of the Central University Library, their children, as well as the children of active or retired academic and auxiliary teaching staff from higher education or pre-university educational institutions are exempt from paying the registration fee.

b) The application processing fee is not subject to exemptions or reductions and is non-refundable. The only exception applies to candidates who are orphaned by both parents or who come from foster care institutions, who are exempt from paying the entire admission fee (both the registration fee and the application processing fee). To benefit from this exemption, candidates must submit the relevant supporting documents with their application.

c) During registration, candidates are required to declare whether they have previously applied to another faculty or study programme within Babeș-Bolyai University or to another public higher education institution in Romania.

d) Candidates applying to multiple study programmes within the Faculty of Business will pay the 100 RON application processing fee for each study programme, while the 250 RON registration fee is paid only once.

e) The following categories of candidates are exempt from paying the admission fee:

  • Candidates orphaned by one or both parents;
  • Candidates from single-parent families;
  • Young people from foster care institutions up to the age of 26;
  • Persons at risk of being unable to meet their daily living needs due to illness, disability, or poverty.

The exemption is granted only upon submission of supporting documents at the time of application, in accordance with Annex 2 of the Admission Regulations for Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programmes at Babeș-Bolyai University, amended and republished pursuant to Senate Decision No. 1 of 19 January 2026.


◾ Required Documents for Candidates Eligible Under Point 6 of Annex 2

Candidates requesting an admission fee exemption under Point 6 of Annex 2 must submit the following documents, where applicable, to verify their eligibility:

  • A certificate confirming a severe or profound permanent disability;
  • To verify that the average monthly net family income per family member is below the national minimum net salary (2,574 RON) over the last 12 months, the following documents must be submitted:
    • Copies of identity documents for the candidate and all family members (identity cards and birth certificates for minors);
    • A handwritten signed declaration by the candidate regarding the composition and income of the family;
    • Handwritten signed declarations from the candidate and all adult family members (or family members earning income), authorizing verification of income through the PatrimVen platform.

If, based on the ANAF income certificates obtained through the PatrimVen platform for the period June 2025 – May 2026, the candidate's average monthly net income exceeds 2,574 RON per family member, the candidate will be required to pay the admission fee of 350 RON.


◾ Payment by Bank Transfer (Exceptional Cases)

We strongly recommend paying the admission fee directly through the admission platform.

In exceptional cases, payment may be made by bank transfer to the following account:

BN TREZORERIA CLUJ

IBAN: RO35TREZ21620F330500XXXX

Tax Identification Code: 4305849

For international payments (including the Republic of Moldova):

SWIFT Code: TREZROBU

Please include the following payment details:

  • Full name of the applicant;
  • Babeș-Bolyai University – Faculty of Business;
  • The type of fee being paid.

Admission file

Bachelor's Degree

Admission File Requirements:

  1. Signed Application Form
    • This is automatically generated on the application platform.
  2. High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Or the relevant graduation certificate.
  3. Transcript of Records
    • Your academic record (transcript).
  4. Motivational Essay
    • Prepared according to Annex 1.
    • On July 10, the form will open, which is the way you will submit the essay (NOTE: this is a mandatory requirement).
    • If you apply for multiple specializations, you need to complete the form multiple times, selecting the specialization(s) you wish to apply for.
  5. Birth Certificate
    • A certified copy of your birth certificate.
  6. ID Card/Passport
    • For foreign citizens, a valid ID card or passport.
  7. Standard Medical Certificate
    • A certified medical certificate in the standard format.
  8. Two Passport-Sized Photos
    • 3/4 cm size photos (to be brought to the faculty when classes begin).
  9. Student Status Certificate
    • An original certificate proving your student status and the years you benefited from government funding (for students who have studied or are studying in another specialization).
  10. Proof of Payment for the Admission Fee
    • Note: The admission fee must be paid exclusively online through the designated platform. Please refer to the "Admission Fee 2025" section for details.
  11. Additional Documents for Special Candidates
    • For candidates from specific categories (e.g., ethnic Romanians, Roma candidates, candidates with special protection (placement), or graduates from high schools located in rural areas).
    • Details on these documents can be found in the "Special Candidate Categories 2025" section.

Essay templates:

Business Administration - Romanian language

Business Administration - English language

Business Administration in Hospitality Services - Romanian language

Business Administration in Hospitality Services - Romanian language

Master's Degree

  Signed registration form (automatically generated on the registration platform);

  High school diploma and transcript or equivalent diploma or certificate;

  Bachelor’s/Graduation diploma for graduates from previous years or certificate for the 2025 graduates;

  Language proficiency certificate (Annex 1 of the Admission Regulations). For further information regarding equivalency, you can access additional details here;

  Curriculum vitae (CV);

  Birth certificate;

  Medical certificate (type);

  Two passport-size photographs (3x4 cm) (to be brought to the faculty when academic activities begin);

  Original certificate proving the student status and the years in which the candidate benefited from budget funding (for students who are currently or have previously enrolled in another specialization);

  Proof of payment for the admission fee. Attention! The payment is made exclusively online on the dedicated registration platform. Check the details in the "Admission Fee 2025" section!

  Additional documents for candidates applying to special places (ethnic Romanian candidates, candidates of Roma ethnicity, candidates with special protection (placement), graduates of high schools located in rural areas). Further details about these documents can be found in the "Special Candidate Categories 2025" section.

Admission criteria

Bachelor's Degree

Selection Criteria for All Specializations

  1. Motivational Essay
    • Written in the language of instruction of the program
    • Graded as "Admitted" or "Rejected"
  2. Calculation of the Admission Average:
    • 100% of the high school graduation exam average if the candidate did not participate in the Knowledge Contest and does not wish to take this score into account.
    • 100% of the high school graduation exam average + 10% of the score from the Knowledge Contest if the score obtained is at least 6.00 (sixty percent). In this case, the final score cannot exceed 10.00 (a perfect score).
  3. The Knowledge Contest consists of three sections:
    • Business Concept
    • Economics
    • Mathematics

All details regarding the sections will be communicated in the Knowledge Contest Regulation.

  1. Contest Dates for Economics and Mathematics Sections:
    • Stage I – April 12, 2025
    • Stage II – July 5, 2025
  2. The Business Concept Section will take place on April 4, 2025.

Master's Degree

Selection Criteria (for all programs):

  1. Bachelor’s Exam Average
    • Weight: 30% of the final average
  2. Bachelor’s Degree Study Year Average
    • Weight: 50% of the final average
  3. Interview
    • Weight: 20% of the final average

Candidates must submit a language proficiency certificate.

  • The minimum accepted threshold for admission to the master's program is B1 level.

Tie-break Criteria (in case of equal averages):

  1. Criterion 1: The average from the last year of the bachelor’s degree studies.
  2. Criterion 2: The average from the second-to-last year of the bachelor’s degree studies.