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Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

http://www.ulbsibiu.ro/ro/universitate/rel_internationale/index.php

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Key details 2024

Institution type

Public

Faculties

Study programs

174

Students

13,815

International students

264

Nationalities

Preparatory year

Yes

Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu (ULBS), founded in 1969, is a comprehensive university with 9 faculties: Agricultural Sciences, Economic Sciences, Engineering, Law, Letters and Arts, Medicine, Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Theology.

· 15,000+ students

· 81 BA programs (6 English, 1 double degree)

· 58 MA programs (8 foreign languages, 1 triple diploma)

· 16 PhD fields

· 650+ academic/research staff

ULBS is a member of the FORTHEM Alliance, one of the top 17 European Universities, and of Universitaria, Romania’s most prestigious HEI consortium. Located in Sibiu, a city known for its rich multicultural heritage and vibrant cultural life. Sibiu was European Capital of Culture (2007), European Region of Gastronomy (2019), and is Romania’s only city with 3 Michelin Green Stars. It ranks 8th most idyllic European place to live (Forbes) and hosts major events like the Sibiu International Theatre Festival, TIFF, and Jazz Festival.

More info: ulbsibiu.ro

Opportunity to study in English and even earn a double or triple degree;

ERASMUS+ opportunity to study abroad: partnerships with 70+ EU and Non-EU Countries;

Multiple THE rankings by subject 2025: ULBS appears in four fields—Humanities & Arts (601+ globally), Social Sciences (801–1000), Business & Economics (801+), and newly, Engineering (1251+);

Ranked 12th in Romania and top 50% globally on EduRank (2025), with nearly 7,000 publications and 37,000 citations;

Maintains 100+ European university partnerships and a Confucius Institute, reinforcing international exchange & research;

Duration:

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Autumn term (enrolments):

October - February

Spring term (enrolments):

February - July

Housing:

Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu has 7 student dorms that host Romanian and international students. Students can receive a place in the student dorms, at request, based on the availability of places in that specific moment. In case there is no availability of places in the dorm, the student has to find private accommodation by himself. The International Relations Office will offer support in this matter, helping the students with information regarding potential housing. The General Administrative Office's website offers detailed information about the student dorms: http://dga.ulbsibiu.ro/

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Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Sibiu

https://www.facebook.com/Erasmus.Student.Network.Sibiu/?fref=ts

ESN Sibiu is one of the 500 sections of Erasmus Student Network, the biggest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe, that is activating in 37 countries, and which, since 1989 is supporting and developing student exchange.

ESN Sibiu, active since 2013 with ~40 volunteers, partners with ULBS to welcome incoming students. ESN Sibiu helps with and offers:

Buddy system: Each international student is paired with a local “buddy” for guidance on academic life, housing, bureaucracy, and daily life
ESNcard: Membership grants discounts on travel (e.g. RyanAir, FlixBus), local services, events, and cultural venues
Cultural & social events: Organised outings, trips (e.g., to the Carpathians), language exchanges, themed parties, film nights, and sports meetups
Integration support: Helps with practical issues like accommodation, visa procedures, and cultural adaptation. Also represents students’ needs at university level