ALEXANDRU IOAN CUZA UNIVERSITY OF IAȘI, ROMANIA - UAIC

Information Sheet - Erasmus+ incoming students

A. Contact information

General website http://www.uaic.ro/en/

Name of office dealing with Exchange INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE

Students http://www.uaic.ro/en/international/departamentul-de-relatii-
internationale/
Contact person for incoming Mrs.Norica-Luminita BĂCILĂ, PhD
exchange students Erasmus+ Office - inbound student mobilities
Phone: + 40 232 201780 / norica.butnaru@uaic.ro

Mrs. Gina MARINESCU

Office address
UAIC website for Erasmus+ with
Partner Countries
Erasmus+ incoming students
phone: +40 232 201839 / gina.marinescu@uaic.ro
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași
International Relations Office
Carol I Blvd., no. 11
700506 – Iași
ROMANIA
e-mail: relint@uaic.ro
https://erasmusplus.uaic.ro/
https://erasmusplus.uaic.ro/practical-information-for-incoming-
students

B. Academic calendar

Semester system 2 semesters

Academic calendar 2019-2020
Semester dates, including the exam
period
Note: The academic calendar for
2019/2020 will be officially approved
before the end of the current academic
year.
1st semester (Fall): beginning of October – end of January
2nd semester (Spring): mid-February – end of June
1st SEMESTER:
October 1st : Opening of the academic year
October 1st - December 22nd: 12 weeks – classes
December 23rd - January 5th: 2 weeks – winter holiday
January 6th - January 19th: 2 weeks – classes
January 20th - February 2nd: 2 weeks – exam session
February 3rd- February 16th: 2 weeks – holiday (1 week for re-
examination)
2nd SEMESTER:
February 17th - May 31st - 14 weeks – classes
(1 week Easter holiday: 19-26 April)
June 1st- June 14th: 2 weeks – exam session
Summer holiday
 C. Academic offer

Main languages of instruction Romanian, English, French

UAIC Faculties  Biology
 Chemistry
 Computer Science
 Economics and Business Administration
 Geography and Geology
 History
 Law
 Letters
 Mathematics
 Philosophy
 Physical Education and Sports
 Physics
 Psychology and Education Sciences
 Theology (Orthodox & Catholic)

Programmes on offer http://www.uaic.ro/en/studies/

Undergraduate programmes http://www.uaic.ro/en/studies/undergraduate-degree-programmes-
offer/
Master programmes http://www.uaic.ro/en/studies/master-degree-programmes-offer/

Undergraduate and graduate (MA) http://www.uaic.ro/en/studies/degrees-on-offer-in-english-and-

programmes taught in foreign french/
languages
Grading system The Romanian grading scale runs from 1 to 10 and the marks have the
following meanings: 1-4 fail, 5-6 sufficient, 7 satisfactory, 8 good, 9 very
good, 10 excellent.

UAIC uses ECTS credits for transfer and accumulation. The ECTS credit
is a notional, averaged unit of 28 hours of student workload for passing
a course (including contact hours and any form of individual study).
Credits are awarded only if the student fulfils all the requirements
necessary for passing.

Standard workload Corresponding to 30 ECTS/semester. Each course has 5 ECTS at

undergraduate level or between 6-10 at MA level.
Application deadline 1st Semester: August 1st
2nd Semester: December 1st
Nominations to be sent by email to: erasmusplus@uaic.ro;

Language Requirements Good command of English/French (corresponding to a minimum B1

level – see the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages:
https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-
levels-cefr)

Romanian language courses  October through December - Romanian Language Course –

beginner level (5 ECTS)
 D. Other useful info

Living cost estimate per month 400 EUR

Accommodation Accommodation available on campus for all our Erasmus+
incoming grantees
Bachelor and Master students are offered accommodation in C5 Titu
Maiorescu Residence (Campus Titu Maiorescu, Strada Titu Maiorescu
7-9, Iași 700461)
http://www.uaic.ro/en/international/erasmus-
programme/students/accommodation/
Doctoral students are offered accommodation in Gaudeamus
Residence (Strada Codrescu 1, Iași 700479)
http://www.uaic.ro/tur-virtual/caminul-si-cantina-gaudeamus/
Campus map:https://erasmusplus.uaic.ro/docs/hartacampusEN.pdf
Visa requirements Non-EU students must apply for a long-stay visa for study.
More information is available at:
Residence permit http://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/content/studies
Insurance Insurance policy covering the entire period of your mobility in Iași is
required.
Health facilities Free of charge medical assistance offered in the campus, based on a
student ID.
Useful links https://erasmusplus.uaic.ro/practical-information-for-incoming-
students
http://www.uaic.ro/en/iasi-2/
http://www.uaic.ro/en/international/testimonials/