The Higher Education Review

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi is the oldest higher education institution in Romania. It was founded in 1860, only one year after the establishment of the Romanian state, and was both a result and a catalyst of the rise of the Romanian national spirit. The university started with only three faculties – Law, Philosophy, and Theology – but has since grown to become a truly European academic center. The university has eight faculties that train specialists in fundamental education and research fields.

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University has over 24,000 students and 752 academic staff, enjoys high prestige at national and international level, and cooperates with 652 universities worldwide. The university is a member of some of the most important university networks and associations and offers unique initiatives to stimulate research quality, encourage dynamic and creative education, and involve its best students in academic life. Alexandru Ioan Cuza University is present in many international rankings such as THE WUR, QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKING, CENTER FOR WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKING, Scimago, and others.

Contributing towards Growing Media Industry
"Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi contributes towards the enhancement of the quality of media and mass communication education in Europe through collaboration with high schools, companies, non-governmental organizations, similar departments/centers from other universities, and specialists in the fields of psychology and educational sciences within the university or other specialized organizations", shares Prof. Univ. Dr. Tudorel TOADER, Rector, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi.

The university offers integrated services to students, potential students, as well as graduates of the university. The university also has a faculty of communication and public relations that offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields such as advertising, public relations, journalism, and communication. The faculty aims to develop professionals who are capable of critical analysis, creativity, and innovation.

The faculty also collaborates with various organizations to offer internships, training programs, and research opportunities to its students. Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi is committed to providing quality education and research opportunities to its students and contributing to the development of various fields, including media and mass communication education.

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi provides free access to learning resources for each study program, in both printed and electronic formats, for students and teachers, including those with special needs. The university also offers a range of services and facilities to its students, such as accommodation, counseling and guidance, medical services, and access to discounted or free public transportation.

Additionally, UAIC provides language courses in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Russian, and offers foreign students the opportunity to learn Romanian through its Preparatory Year of Romanian Language for Foreign Citizens program.

This program aims to help foreign citizens acquire general and professional linguistic communication skills in Romanian at the minimum level B1 (independent user), in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The Service for students, career guidance, professional insertion and alumni (SSA) offers psychological, educational, and career counseling sessions, personal development trainings, satisfaction studies, and graduate monitoring to UAIC students.

Backed by the Best
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi provides educational and research spaces that are tailored to its specific forms of education, including full-time, part-time, and distance learning.

"Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi is committed to providing quality education and research opportunities to its students and contributing to the development of various fields"

These spaces include teaching rooms, didactic laboratories, and research centers, among others, and are designed in accordance with technical, safety, and sanitary regulations.
The university also ensures that there are adequate spaces for student accommodation, as well as for social, cultural, and sports activities.

Currently, there are 15 dormitories with over 6000 accommodation places, organized in four student campuses named "Targusor Copou", "Titu Maiorescu", "Codrescu", and three hotel-style student dormitories named Gaudeamus, Akademos, and Annonciation. These dormitories are managed by administrators, cashiers, and managers to ensure smooth operations.

In addition to providing physical spaces, the university also offers access to resources for study programs and research activities. There are 8 research stations affiliated with the university, including a Marine Biological Station, Aquaculture and Aquatic Ecology Research-Development Station, and Student Research and Practice Stations located in various regions of Romania.

The university also fosters social, cultural, and sports activities through designated spaces and partnerships with international institutions such as the French Cultural Center, British Council, and German Cultural Center. Students have access to books, specialized magazines, and periodicals through the 16 branches of the Central University Library, and can participate in various cultural actions organized by these institutions.

Overall, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi ensures that its educational and research spaces, accommodation facilities, and resources are aligned with its mission and strategies, providing a conducive environment for students' academic and personal development.

Supporting Students Career Development through Activities & Collaborations
Aleandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (UAIC) offers a range of activities and projects to support the personal and professional development of students, including an annual Career Fair, interviews simulation, and National Conferences on the Importance of Career Counseling. The Vice-Rectorate for student activities and partnerships with the economic environment provides support to students in preparing for employment, networking with employers, and participating in internships and volunteering opportunities. Collaboration contracts are concluded between UAIC and organizations, institutions, and companies to provide internship opportunities for students, with conventions outlining the responsibilities of the student and internship organizer.

UAIC also has a quality management system to ensure continuous improvement in education, with regulations for initiating, approving, monitoring, and periodically evaluating study programs. The revision of study programs is done in consultation with economic agents, and the Alumni and Labor Market Insertion Office mediates communication between organizations and UAIC faculties, organizing events for students and providing data for the evaluation of graduate insertion on the labor market and student satisfaction. UAIC aims to respond to the needs of students and the labor market, promoting their successful integration into the workforce.

Plans Ahead
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi is a higher education and advanced research institution that has set strategic objectives to consolidate multidisciplinary and intersectoral research, national/international collaborations, and technological transfer. The university aims to promote a favorable organizational climate for collaboration and cooperation and transition to Open Science to improve the social impact of research results. Supporting young people to develop a career in research is another important objective, and the university intends to involve doctoral and post-doctoral students in continuous research programs.

The university recognizes that the human resource is crucial for achieving specific objectives and has set directions of action to improve the quality of the educational and research process. This includes the implementation of training plans for teaching, auxiliary and research staff, ensuring the sustainability of the quality of the educational and research process, and optimizing the organizational structure and administrative staff to ensure optimal conditions for carrying out teaching and research activities.

To achieve these objectives, the university plans to create opportunities for training and improvement internships at partner universities both in the country and abroad for the teaching and research staff. Additionally, university recognizes the importance of national and international collaborations and seeks to strengthen them through joint, innovative research, and education projects.