Psychology Faculties in Romania 2026 — Complete Guide
Romania's psychology faculties — University of Bucharest, Babeș-Bolyai Cluj-Napoca and Alexandru Ioan Cuza Iași — combine strong research traditions with EU-recognised degrees and affordable tuition. UBB Cluj offers an English-taught Applied Psychology BSc, popular with international students.
Why study psychology in Romania?
Romania's psychology faculties have built a strong reputation in cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology and educational sciences. Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB) is internationally recognised in cognitive-behavioural therapy research (David & Hofmann's lab in Cluj is a major European centre). Tuition at Romanian universities is significantly more affordable than in Western Europe (typically 2,000–3,500 EUR/year), and EU recognition makes it possible to pursue a clinical career anywhere in the EU after the required local licensing exams.
Top psychology faculties
The leading Romanian psychology faculties are:
- Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences — University of Bucharest — the most sought-after, with about 5–8 candidates per place at the BSc level.
- Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences — Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca — internationally recognised research centre, with the English-taught Applied Psychology BSc.
- Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences — Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași — historic faculty with strong clinical and educational tracks.
- Additional options at UVT Timișoara, UTBv Brașov and several private universities.
Admission for international students
Most BSc psychology programs require a written admission test combining text comprehension, essay writing and basic psychological reasoning, alongside the high-school diploma weighting. UBB Cluj's English-taught Applied Psychology BSc accepts the high-school diploma plus a motivation letter and language certificate (B2 English). Application windows open between February and August.
Career path: from BSc to licensed psychologist
Practising psychology in Romania requires the BSc (3 years) plus an MSc (2 years) in a clinical, educational or organisational track, plus accreditation by the Romanian College of Psychologists. To work as a psychotherapist, an additional 3–4 years of training in an accredited psychotherapy school is required. Total investment to fully qualify: 30,000–60,000 EUR over 8–10 years, but the profession is well-respected and increasingly in demand across Romania and the wider EU.
Tuition and what to expect
Tuition for the Romanian-language BSc is around 1,500–2,500 EUR/year. UBB Cluj's English-taught Applied Psychology BSc is around 2,500–3,000 EUR/year. MSc programs are similarly priced. Living costs in Cluj are 400–600 EUR/month; in Bucharest, 600–800 EUR/month.
Featured faculties
All faculties in this vertical with detailed admission information for international students
Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences — University of Bucharest
The most sought-after psychology faculty in Romania, with around 5–8 candidates per place.
Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences — UBB Cluj
Psychology at UBB Cluj — research-driven program with English-taught Applied Psychology BSc.
Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences — UAIC Iași
Psychology and educational sciences at UAIC Iași.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I study psychology in Romania in English?▾
Yes. UBB Cluj offers an English-taught Applied Psychology BSc. Other psychology faculties run their BSc in Romanian, but English-taught MSc tracks are increasingly available.
How long does psychology school last in Romania?▾
BSc: 3 years. MSc (required for accreditation): 2 years. Total to qualify as a psychologist: 5 years minimum, plus accreditation by the Romanian College of Psychologists.
Can I become a psychotherapist immediately after the BSc?▾
No. Psychotherapy requires the MSc plus 3–4 additional years of training in an accredited psychotherapy school, with supervision.
How competitive is admission to Psychology UB?▾
Highly competitive: 5–8 candidates per place. The entrance test combines essay writing, text comprehension and psychological reasoning.
Is the Romanian psychology degree recognised in the EU?▾
Yes. ARACIS-accredited Romanian psychology degrees are recognised across the EU and EEA. Practising in another EU country requires local licensing under that country's regulator.
How much does it cost to study psychology in Romania?▾
Around 1,500–2,500 EUR/year for the Romanian-language BSc; around 2,500–3,000 EUR/year for UBB Cluj's English-taught Applied Psychology BSc.
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