Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi - ROMANIA
Part of the MAUI-Utrecht
Network Exchange Program
(All photos provided by http://www.uaic.ro/uaic/bin/view/Photos/)
The Partnership 
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students
from member institutions only. Interested students should contact
their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement
process and for additional information. Application deadlines for
all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter semester,
or academic year abroad, is in February. Spring semester placements
may be available after the deadline: contact the Study Abroad Coordinator.
The University-Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
(information below taken from uaic.ro) 
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi is the oldest higher education institution in Romania. Since 1860, the university has been carrying on a tradition of excellence and innovation in the fields of education and research. With over 38.000 students and 800 academic staff, the university enjoys high prestige at national and international level and cooperates with over 250 universities world-wide.
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University became the first student-centered university in Romania, once the Bologna Process was implemented. We believe in the power of individual choice and customized education. Thus, we became the first Romanian university to offer students the opportunity to choose both a major and a minor field of study, in a combination at their choice that best suits their career goals.
Research at our university is top level. In 2008, for the third year in a row, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University was placed first in the national research ranking compiled on the basis of Shanghai criteria. Our teachers are involved in over 400 national and international research projects, with the logistic support of 24 research centres. Striving for excellence, the university takes unique initiatives to stimulate research quality, to encourage dynamic and creative education and to involve its best students in academic life.
Details & Information:
| Full name of the University | Alexandru Ioan Cuza University | |
| Number of students you can accept during 2012/13 (total number of semesters) | 2 students for each field of study (30 semesters) | |
| Areas of study open for exchange students | 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, European Studies | |
| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | ||
| Areas of study not available to MAUI students | ||
| Utrecht Network contact person | Prof.dr. Henri Luchian Mrs. Livia Dimitriu |
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| Contact person incoming students | Mădalina Elena Cricleviț |
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| General website of the university | www.uaic.ro | |
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| Academic calendar | 1st semester http://www.uaic.ro/uaic/bin/view/Academic/ Structura?language=ro |
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| Examination period | 2 to 3 weeks at the end of each semester | |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students | None | |
| ECTS available | 30 ECTS per semester, irrespective of the fields of study | |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | June 1 (1st semester) November 1 (2nd semester) |
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| Application materials on the website or paper copies only? | www.uaic.ro/uaic/bin/view/ Cooperation/freemovers | |
| Course registration deadline(s) | August 15 (1st semester) |
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| Language requirements | Good command of Romanian for courses taught in Romanian. | |
| Language test certificate required? If so, which and when | TOEFL, Cambridge Advanced (C1), other certificates (above average), before admission |
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| Preparatory language course for incoming students | International students may attend Romanian language intensive courses if they wish. Further details on: http://www.uaic.ro/uaic/bin/view /Cooperation/romanianlgcourses |
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| Courses taught in English | http://www.uaic.ro/uaic/bin/view/Cooperation/ Coursestaughtinforeignlanguages |
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| Internships available? | No | |
| Student jobs available/allowed? | Not available but allowed | |
| Housing assistance & how to apply | Accommodation form: http://www.uaic.ro/uaic/bin/download/Cooperation/ freemovers/ApplicationformFREEMOVERS.pdf |
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| Housing options | Accommodation in the “Gaudeamus” Centre for International Exchanges in double or triple rooms. http://www.uaic.ro/uaic/bin/view/Main/ Gaudeamus?language=en |
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| Housing application deadline(s) | June 1 (1st semester) November 1 (2nd semester) |
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| Cost estimates per month (in Euro) | About €500 | |
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| Additional fees to pay | No additional fees | |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed? | Not allowed. Non-EU students must purchase an insurance policy once they arrive in Romania. | |
| Health facilities at the university | Free of charge medical assistance in the campus. | |
| Other relevant information | Non-EU citizens who stay in Romania longer than 90 days need to get a residence permit from the Romanian police authorities. Further details on: |
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| Summer courses available? | Summer school: Romania - Language & Civilization (July 2012) Contact Person: Livia Dimitriu (livia.vranescu@uaic.ro) | |
| Last update of this information | January 5, 2012 |
How to Apply/Application Process: Please check with your home university advisor for deadlines & application procedures for this program. If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.