Practical information

Please check the link for details: Anunt-cazare-2024-2025-studenti-non-UE-CPV-licenta-master.pdf (ubbcluj.ro)

Accommodation during the summer is available upon request for international students who:

• will be enrolled as a student also in the academic year after

• cannot return home for the school holiday

• have paid all the fees in time (have no debts)

• apply for summer accommodation in time

In order to obtain accommodation for this period, please note application opens in June every year.

Starting the university means a lot of exciting changes. New places, new people, perhaps living on your own for the first time. Your new adventure starts here and this accommodation booklet will provide you with all the information you need in order to start feeling like home as soon as possible.

If you want to rent an apartment or a house in the city we strongly advise you to contact a real-estate agency (agenţie imobiliară). They can provide you with information about the most interesting offers on the market. You will have to sign a contract with them in which you agree to pay a commission fee, usually 50% of the rent for 1 month. You can find a two-room flat at 200 – 350 EUR per month. It may or may not be furnished. You will have to pay separately for all utilities: water, electricity, gas, telephone, etc. A deposit representing the rent for the first three months is usually required. It will be refunded at the end of your stay, provided that you leave the flat in good condition.

You should sign a contract with the landlord and this should be registered at the Financial Administration (1, Avram Iancu Square).

NOTE: in case you decide to rent an apartment, it is imperative that you sign a contract and have it registered at the administration, because you will need it in order to apply for the temporary residence permit.

Of course, there are also other ways to find out what’s on the market (OLX.ro, Foreign students Cluj Napoca – Facebook group, etc)

Students from EU countries, governmental scholarship (NonEU) students, ethnic Romanian students (through the program “Românii de pretutindeni”) will request accommodation through the faculty they are enrolled at. Please contact the faculty and apply for accommodation in time.

We’re excited to host a series of events tailored for our international students! From global cuisine tastings to wellness sessions and career guidance, these activities offer great opportunities to enrich your university experience! We look forward to seeing you! The full schedule can be downloaded below.

Non-EU residence permit is valid for the entire duration of your studies (bachelor or master). Please check the residence permit procedure at the following link: http://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/content/residence-permit

Attention! Your VISA is valid for a limited time period. Within the first 30 days after you enter Romania, you will have to apply for a temporary residence card. The entire application process is your responsibility.

The application can be done online, by uploading the documents at the following link: https://portaligi.mai.gov.ro/portaligi/.

After you submit the documents online, the employers the of the Romanian Immigration Office will send you the confirmation/clarification message and the appointment details for submission of the printed documents.

The students from the Preparatory year need to apply for a new Letter of Acceptance and reapply for the Residence Permit after they receive the Letter of Acceptance.

The Romanian legislation will allow you to work 4 hours/day. The University is not offering jobs for the students.

For additional information, please see our freshman guide, designed to help you form a general idea about how the higher education system in Romania works and to assist you in better understanding the structure and the facilities offered by Babeș-Bolyai University. You can download it here.

Documents required for registration for European Citizens

• Certificate issued by the faculty (secretary office)
• Original and photocopy of the Passport or ID card
• Medical certificate
• Application form
• Fees: 2 RON paid at Taxes and Fees Office at 1-2, Unirii Square (keep the receipt!)

The address of the Office for Immigration, Cluj, is:

53-55, Alexandru Vaida Voievod Street (Iulius MALL Complex; Phone: 0264.555 656):

The first thing you need to do is:

1. Create an account: You will need to create an account on the IGI portal (https://portaligi.mai.gov.ro/portaligi/)

2. Schedule an appointment: Once your account is created, schedule an appointment for document submission. Make sure to upload the required documents at least 3 days before your scheduled appointment.

3. Submit your documents: At the appointment, submit your documents to the Romanian Immigration Service employee.

The date for picking up your certificate will be communicated to you at the time of document submission.

It is important to respect the appointment and be punctual. For urgent appointments, please contact us at carmen.tagsorean@ubbcluj.ro.

Documents for residence permit must be submitted with 30 days before the expiry of the study visa

• application

• document for crossing the border (Passport, travel document, etc.) in original and in copy;
• copy of the letter of acceptance for studies
• certificate issued by the education institution;
• proof of the legal ownership (rental contract) over the dwelling space (in original and in copy);
• medical certificate; 

Address of the Romanian Office for Imigration Cluj

51-53, Alexandru Vaida Voievod street (Complex Iulius Mall) Cluj

Phone: 0040 264 555656