| Faculty: | Faculty of Communication Sciences and International Relations |
| Degree: | Preparatory Year Certificate, level B1/ B2 |
| Mode of attendance: | Full-time |
| Number of available places: | 100 |
| Duration of studies: | 1 year (2 semesters) |
| Number of credits: | 60 ECTS |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Language competencies for domains: | Health (Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing) Pharmacy Computer Science and Mathematics Psychology Economics Law Communication |
| Tuition fee*: | 3.500 Euro |
| Admission fee: | 500 RON |
| Recognition of studies fee (if applicable): | 1.500 RON |
| * For Non-EU candidates the tuition fee is paid in full for the whole academic year. For EU candidates the tuition fee can be paid in 3 installments. | |
| JULY Session | SEPTEMBER Session | |
| Registration start date | 3 July | 4 September |
| Registration deadline | 28 July | 22 September |
| Admission results | 31 July | 25 September |
| Deadline for submitting the original documents | 7 August | 2 October |
| Deadline to confirm the place | 30 August | 3 October |
| Description: | Based on the registration file |
| Selection criterion: | The general average obtained in the Baccalaureate exam (or equivalent) |
| Admission: | Admission is made in descending order of the general average of the Baccalaureate, converted in Romanian grading system, from highest to lowest. |
| Step 1. – Registration |
The candidates can start registering online at the following link: !Make sure you have available all the documents requested before starting the online registration! The electronic documents must comply with the following indications:
The files submitted online are subject to verification by the Department of International Relations. If the file is complete you will receive an electronic message that your file has been prevalidated. If the file is incomplete, you will be notified for correction/completion of the file, following which you will add the missing documents online. Once the file has been prevalidated, the candidates must pay the admission fees (see below) in order to be registered for the admission exam. |
| 2. REGISTRATION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The department’s working hours with the public are as follows: Monday to Friday – 9:00 – 13:00 During this time, priority will be given to candidates who come to the office to submit the files with the registration documents. Any kind of requests regarding information about the registration and admission can be addressed online to the email address international@univ.utm.ro. !Make sure you have available all the documents requested before coming for registration! The documents presented in copy must be accompanied by the original document for certification. !We recommend creating an account on the online admission portal even if you do not apply online! Through the portal the candidates will receive email notifications with further information about the validation of the file. If the file is incomplete, you will be informed for correction/completion, following which you will add the missing documents to the file. We request 1 physical file containing all the original documents requested in legalized translations, apostille /authenticated and 1 electronic file with all the documents in pdf format. The physical file must have written on the cover the following information:
The electronic file must comply with the following indications:
Once the file has been prevalidated, the candidates must pay the admission fees (see below) in order to be registered for the admission exam. |
| Step 2. – Payment of the admission fees |
| The fees can be paid in RON at the Cash Desk (Dambovnicului 22, District 4, Bucharest, next to the Department of International Relations) or in the university’s bank account for RON: RO90BTRL04301202N01816XX, Banca Transilvania RO49RNCB0546029228350001, Banca Comerciala Romana For bank payment, please include the following details in the payment reference: the candidate’s name, the name of the fee (admission fee) and the faculty you register to (e.g. Preparatory Year). One copy of the payment proof is added to each file sent for registration. |
| Step 3. – Confirmation of registration |
| After the admission fee is paid, the file will be validated for admission. The validated candidates will receive by mail this information. |
| Step 4. – Admission selection |
| The list with admitted candidates will be displayed on TMU website. The admitted candidates will receive by mail an invitation letter for studies. The admission is made in descending order of the general average of the Baccalaureate, converted in Romanian grading system, from the highest to the lowest. |
| Step 5. – Submitting the original documents |
| The admitted candidates must submit the original documents at the Department of International Relations by 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 (29.09.2023). !!Attention!! The documents presented in copy must be accompanied by the original document to be certified for conformity with the original by the International Relations Officer. The high school diploma (or its equivalent) or the graduation certificate must be submitted in original or as a certified copy, regardless of the language in which it was issued. The high school diploma in original or its original certified copy is kept in the student’s file for the entire duration of the studies. |
| Step 6. – Applying for the document for recognition of international studies at the Ministry of Education in Romania |
The admitted candidates must have their studies recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education:
For the admitted candidates, the Department of International Relations will apply for recognition of studies at the Ministry of Education in Romania, based on the documents provided by the candidates in the registration process – step 1. Within 3 days after receiving the admission results, the candidates must pay the fee for preparing and submitting the file to the Ministry. One copy of the payment proof is added to the file at the Department of International Relations. Payment options:
RO90BTRL04301202N01816XX, Banca Transilvania RO49RNCB0546029228350001, Banca Comerciala Romana For bank payment, please include the following details in the payment reference: the candidate’s name, the name of the fee (Ministry fee) and the faculty you register to (e.g. Preparatory Year). |
| Step 7. – Paying the tuition fee for the first year of studies |
The candidates that are citizens of EU States, EEA and Swiss Confederation, as well as Romanian citizens with studies abroad or in other educational systems operating on the territory of Romania who have been admitted in the July session are required to pay at least the first installment of the tuition fee until 30 AUGUST 2023 (30.08.2023). Otherwise, the candidate will not be matriculated for the Preparatory Year. The candidates admitted in the September session are required to pay at least the first installment of the tuition fee until 3 OCTOBER 2023 (03.10.2023). The payment of the tuition fee can be made in full at the due date of the first installment. Payment options The fee can be paid in one of the university’s bank accounts: RON: RO90BTRL04301202N01816XX Banca Transilvania; Bucharest SWIFT: BTRLRO22 RON: RO49RNCB0546029228350001 Banca Comerciala Romana, Bucharest SWIFT: RNCBROBU For bank payment, please include the following details in the payment reference: the candidate’s name, the name of the fee (tuition fee), the study program (e.g. Preparatory Year). After the payment is made, the proof of payment must be sent to the following email addresses: international@univ.utm.ro and fscri@univ.utm.ro. |
The candidates citizens of non-EU States who have been admitted in the July session are required to pay the tuition fee in full until 30 AUGUST 2023 (30.08.2023), in order to obtain a residency visa in Romania for the whole academic year 2023-2024 The candidates admitted in the September session are required to pay the tuition fee in full until 3 OCTOBER 2023 (03.10.2023). Otherwise, the candidate will not be matriculated for the Preparatory Year. Payment options The fee can be paid in EURO in one of the university’s bank accounts: EURO: RO65BTRL04304202N01816XX Banca Transilvania; Bucharest SWIFT: BTRLRO22 EURO: RO03RNCB0074029228350276 Banca Comerciala Romana, Bucharest SWIFT: RNCBROBU For bank payment, please include the following details in the payment reference: the candidate’s name, the name of the fee (tuition fee), the faculty (e.g. Preparatory Year). After the payment is made, the proof of payment must be sent to the following email addresses: international@univ.utm.ro and fscri@univ.utm.ro. |
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REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS
Candidates should have the study diplomas recognized by the Romanian National Center for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas (CNRED) within the Ministry of Education in Romania. For the candidates who don’t have the certificate from CNRED, Titu Maiorescu University will submit the file to CNRED for obtaining the recognition of studies.
Failure to obtain the recognition of studies from CNRED is a legal reason for the University not to do the matriculation of the candidate!
!!ATTENTION!! For online applications and electronic files:
- documents consisting of several pages must be scanned in one single PDF file
- translated documents must include all the pages and be in the same order as in the original document received from the translator (translated pages + copy of the original translated document)
- each file must be named after the type of the document (passport, birth certificate, high school diploma, etc.)
!!ATTENTION!! For applications in person:
- documents presented in copy must be accompanied by the original document to be certified for conformity with the original by the International Relations Officer
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2. Information note and Declaration of consent for the processing of personal data
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3. Application form for the certificate of recognition of studies at CNRED
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4. ID/ passport
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| 5. High school diploma/ Baccalaureate diploma/ Certificate of passing high school exam or its equivalent * List of international high school diplomas recognized by the Ministry of Education in Romania – here
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6. Additional study documents:
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7. School transcript of records for all high school years, with subjects and marks/points obtained
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8. Birth certificate
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9. Marriage certificate (if applicable)
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10. Divorce certificate (if applicable)
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11. Proof of legal name change (if applicable)
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12. Language proficiency certificate for English
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13. Medical certificate issued in the current year – it has to specify that the candidate is apt for higher education studies in the chosen field (e.g. medical field).
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| 14. 3 (three) recent photos, size ¾ | |
| * Diplomas from countries that are members of the Hague Convention request a Hague Apostille from the authorities of the country that issued the document. Check the list of countries here ** Diplomas issued in countries which are not party to the Hague Convention must be authenticated by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country, and the Embassy of Romania in that country. Check the list of countries here | |
Attention!
- CNRED is free to ask for any further evidence concerning one’s studies.
- No application is examined if any of the required documents is missing, or if sections in the Application Form were left blank.
- The evaluation of the recognition file takes 45 working days since the file is registered at CNRED. The processing time could be extended in case additional documents are required.
REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS
Candidates should have the study diplomas recognized by the General Direction for International Relations and European Affairs (DGRIAE) within the Ministry of Education in Romania. Titu Maiorescu University will submit the file to DGRIAE for obtaining the letter of acceptance to studies.
Failure to obtain the letter of acceptance to studies from DGRIAE is a legal reason for the University not to do the matriculation of the candidate!
!!ATTENTION!! For online applications and electronic files:
- documents consisting of several pages must be scanned in one single PDF file
- translated documents must include all the pages and be in the same order as in the original document received from the translator (translated pages + copy of the original translated document)
- each file must be named after the type of the document (passport, birth certificate, high school diploma, etc.)
!!ATTENTION!! For applications in person:
- documents presented in copy must be accompanied by the original document to be certified for conformity with the original by the International Relations Officer
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2. Information note and Declaration of consent for the processing of personal data
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3. Application form for the issuance of letter of acceptance to studies by DGRIAE
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4. ID and passport – original and copy
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| 5. High school diploma/ Baccalaureate diploma (or its equivalent) * List of international high school diplomas recognized by the Ministry of Education in Romania – here
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6. Additional study documents:
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7. School transcript of records for all high school years, with subjects and marks/points obtained
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8. Birth certificate original and copy
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9. Marriage certificate (if applicable)
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10. Divorce certificate (if applicable)
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11. Proof of legal name change (if applicable)
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12. Language proficiency certificate for English
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13. Medical certificate issued in the current year – it has to specify that the candidate is apt for higher education studies in the chosen field (e.g. medical field).
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| 14. 3 (three) recent photos, size 3/4 | |
| * Diplomas from countries that are members of the Hague Convention request a Hague Apostille from the authorities of the country that issued the document. Check the list of countries here ** Diplomas issued in countries which are not party to the Hague Convention must be authenticated by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country, and the Embassy of Romania in that country. Check the list of countries here | |
Attention!
- DGRIAE is free to ask for any further evidence concerning one’s studies.
- No application is examined if any of the required documents is missing, or if sections in the Application Form were left blank.
- The evaluation of the file in order to issue the letter of acceptance to studies takes 30 working days since the file is registered at DGRIAE. The processing time could be extended in case additional documents are required.
DOCUMENTE NECESARE
Studiile preuniversitare sau universitare obținute în străinătate de către cetățenii străini care doresc să se înscrie ca români de pretutindeni trebuie să fie recunoscute de către Direcția Generală Relații Internaționale și Afaceri Europene – Români de Pretutindeni (DGRIAE-RP) din cadrul Ministerului Educației. Universitatea Titu Maiorescu va depune dosarul la DGRIAE-RP pentru obținerea Aprobării de Școlarizare.
Respingerea cererii de recunoaștere de către DGRIAE-RP (candidatul nu primește aprobare de școlarizare de la DGRIAE-RP) este motiv legal pentru ca Universitatea să nu înmatriculeze studentul respectiv.
!!ATENȚIE!! Pentru înscrierea online
- documentele cu mai multe pagini trebuie sa fie scanate într-un singur fișier PDF
- documentele traduse trebuie să fie urcate cu toate paginile și paginile trebuie să fie în aceeași ordine ca în documentul original, așa cum a fost primit de la traducător (paginile cu traducerea și copie a documentului original tradus).
- fiecare fișier trebuie să fie denumit după tipul documentului (pasaport, certificat de nastere, diploma liceu, etc.)
!!ATENȚIE!! Pentru înscrierea fizică la Departamentul Relații Internaționale:
- documentele care sunt copii simple ale originalului trebuie să fie însoțite de documentul original și certificate pentru conformitate cu originalul de către personalul care realizează înscrierea
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2. Notă de informare a candidatului cu privire la prelucrarea datelor cu caracter personal și Formular de consimțământ pentru prelucrarea datelor cu caracter personal (GDPR)
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3. Cerere tip pentru recunoașterea studiilor la DGRIAE-RP
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4. Carte de identitate/ Pașaport – original și copie
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5. Declarație privind apartenența la identitatea culturală română
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| 6. Diploma de bacalaureat / Certificat de promovare a examenului de bacalaureat (sau echivalentul acestora) în original și copie * Lista diplomelor de studii liceale recunoscute de Ministerul Educației din România poate fi consultată aici.
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7. Documente suplimentare
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8. Foile matricole pentru ultimii doi ani de liceu, în care sunt specificate materiile studiate și notele/ punctajul obținut
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9. Certificat de naștere, original și copie
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10. Certificat de căsătorie (dacă este cazul)
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11. Certificat de divorț (dacă este cazul)
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12. Dovada schimbării legale a numelui (dacă este cazul)
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13. Certificat lingvistic pentru limba engleză, recunoscut internațional
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14. Adeverință medicală, eliberată în anul curent – să ateste starea de sănătate a candidatului cu mențiunea „s-a eliberat pentru a-i servi la înscrierea la facultate”.
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| 15. 3 (trei) fotografii recente, dimensiunea ¾ | |
| * Diplomele emise în țări membre ale Convenției privind Apostila de la Haga trebuie vizate cu Apostila Haga de către autoritățile competente din țările emitente. Verificați lista cu țările pentru care se solicită apostila Haga aici ** Diplomele emise în state care nu sunt părți ale Convenției privind Apostila de la Haga trebuie să fie supralegalizate de către Ministerul Afacerilor Externe din țara emitentă, Ambasada/Oficiul Consular al României în țara respectivă și Ministerul Afacerilor Externe din România sau de către Ministerul Afacerilor Externe din țara emitentă și Ambasada/Oficiul Consular al acesteia în România și Ministerul Afacerilor Externe din România. Verificați lista cu țările pentru care se solicită supralegalizarea aici *** Diplomele din Republica Moldova nu au nevoie de apostilare sau supralegalizare | |
Atenție!
- DGRIAE-RP poate solicita documente suplimentare legate de studiile candidaților.
- În situația în care dosarul este incomplet sau există spații necompletate în cererea de înscriere, candidatura nu va putea fi procesată.
- Evaluarea dosarelor de recunoaștere a studiilor durează 30 de zile lucrătoare de la înregistrarea la DGRIAE-RP. Această perioadă ar putea fi prelungită dacă sunt solicitate documente suplimentare.
How to connect to the portal?
The connection is made by filling in the fields in the registration page: email address, password. After creating the account, you will receive a confirmation email. Without this confirmation, you will not be able to connect to the admission portal.
After connecting, you can enroll in the study programs you are interested in, by selecting the faculty, the level of studies (Bachelor/ Master) and the study program. Please follow the steps in the portal, being constantly informed by email about the status of your application.
What is the structure of the portal?
The admission portal is divided into 2 sections: Profile and Enrollment.
The Profile section is divided into 3 subsections:
- Personal data, where you will fill in the general data, the place of birth, the permanent residence, the details of your identity document(s), the citizenship(s).
- High school education, where you will fill in the information about the high school that issued your diploma.
- Higher education, if applicable, where you will fill in the information about current or graduated higher education studies.
The Enrollment section will contain all the enrollments you made, which is further divided into the following subsections:
- Enrollment details: here you will be able to see the citizenship declared for studies and other options specific to the study program.
- International Relations: this section is dedicated to the candidates who will submit their application to the International Relations Department, being requested specific information.
- Documents: here you will be able to upload the documents from the automatically generated list. The documents automatically generated by the portal, based on your previously entered data, can be digitally signed directly in the portal (by drawing the signature in the related section)
- Fees: after the Secretariat of the Faculty will validate your application, you will be able to make the online payment of the admission fee. If you are declared admitted, also in this section you will be able to make the online payment of the tuition fee.
- Correspondence: in this section you will be able to keep in touch with the Secretariat of the Faculty. You will receive an email notification whenever you receive a new message in this section.
- Admission information: in this section you will be able to see the admission calendar for enrollment in the selected study program, details about the status of your application, the score obtained in each subject of the admission exam, including your final results.
For guidelines, please check the user guide for the online admission portal.
Technical support
For any technical problem, please contact the IT Department, using the chat option in the portal or the email address it@univ.utm.ro.
