History
The history of the academic higher education in Cluj is closely related to the evolution of the city on river Someș. The beginnings of local academic life go down to the 16th century. In 1578, Prince of Transylvania Ștefan Báthory requested permission from Pope Gregory XIII to establish a Jesuit College/Academy in Cluj.
Education
- Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
- Faculty of Physics
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Faculty of Biology and Geology
- Faculty of Geography
- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Letters
- Faculty of History and Philosophy
- Faculty of Sociology and Social Work
- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
- Faculty of European Studies
- Faculty of Business
- Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences
- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
- Faculty of Orthodox Theology
- Faculty of Greek-Catholic Theology
- Faculty of Reformed Theology
- Faculty of Roman Catholic Theology
- Faculty of Theatre and Television
Babes-Bolyai University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #761 Ranking
- 28 Scholarships
- Public Institution Type
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Babes-Bolyai University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
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QS World University Rankings
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Climbed 20 places compared to 2025
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 801 | 781 | 761 |
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World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1001 | - | 1201 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 755 | - | - |
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Housing services
Babeș-Bolyai University students have access to free internet and reading spaces in each of the university’s 17 residence halls. Accommodation recipients can apply for a parking permit on campus, charges apply. Students can wash their laundry in the laundry rooms located in Hașdeu 14, Hașdeu 16, Economica II, and Sport XXI residence halls, charges apply. Students can use the facilities and equipment in the fitness rooms in the basement of the Hașdeu 16 residence hall. A summer theatre has been set up near the Hașdeu 2 residence hall, where students can organise various activities.
Sports facilities
The Universitas Swimming Complex located in the Iuliu Hațieganu Sports Park is part of the sports complex (courts and gyms), owned by the Babes-Bolyai University. It was inaugurated on September 27, 2009 and opened from February 1, 2010 to swimming classes and to the public also. It is primarily a teaching space for students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport with daily swimming lessons; entertainment for other people, but also offering basic initiation in swimming technique for children and adults.
Student clubs
- OSUBB
- ELSA (The European Law Students` Association)
- SOCIETATEA STUDENTILOR EUROPENISTI (SSE)
- Asociatia Studentilor de la Facultatea de Business (A.S.B.)
- Organizatia Studentilor Economisti
- ASPR
Babes-Bolyai University Campus Locations
Babes-Bolyai University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 81 reviews
- 5 Star 28 Reviews
- 4 Star 39 Reviews
- 3 Star 11 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.4
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
- Admission Process 4.4
- Quality of Student Life 4.3
- Career Development 4.4
Im very pleased with my field of study
I’ve always been a studious person and my dream was to study criminology. In Romania this field is not that advanced, but I found a way to study something similar here. But that’s why I work and study hard to apply to a master degree in UK. I know how serious they are about this field and I want to improve my knowledge with a master degree in criminology in UK
Studying Security in Romania
I really like about it because of the variety of knowledge I have developed throughout the 2 years of courses. In my opinion, there is nothing that needs an improvement. From the structure of the courses to the teacher’s way to teach, everything was an amazing experience. I am proud of being a Babes Bolyai University student. I would love to continue my educational path in a foreign country, especially Portugal, and the main reason is that I want to develop personally and to challenge myself more than I did until now.
Awesome I feel very comfortable
I am very satisfied by my overall study I will bee trying to improve and summarise my education
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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