About Romania…

Capital: Bucharest

Area : 238 390.7 km2

Population: 19 942 642 (2014)

Political system: semi-presidential republic

EU member country since: 1 January 2007

Currency:

Romanian Leu 1RON =

0.69 TRY

Consumer Prices : 9.99% lower than in Turkey

Romanian – Turkish cultural bonds

An important Turkish community (approx. 30,000 persons) lives in Romaniatoday. This ethnic group has a very long history, being settled in Dobrudja(south-eastern Romania) since the XIIIth century A.D.

In time, strong and long lasting intercultural bonds have been establishedbetween our people. Romanian language borrowed a consistent Turkishvocabulary, most of it, still in use today.

Romanian – Turkish cultural bonds

Bereket

Belâ

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Ibrik

Oda

Kapan

acadea, acaret; amanet; arpagic; arsic; atlas; baclava; babalâc; bacsis; balama; baltag; berechet;

boccea; buzdugan; bamă; basma; beci; belea; bidiviu; borangic; bumbac; bursuc; butuc; cafea;

caimac; calcan; caldarâm; capcană; capot; catran; chef; cherem; chiabur; chindie; chiul, ciob;

cascaval; cataif; catifea; catâr; cazan; cazma; ceaun; chebap; cherestea; chibrit; chilipir;; chiosc;

chirie; cioban; ciomag; ciorap; ciorbă; cismea; ciulama; cântar; condur; curmal; cusur; dambla;

dandana; derbedeu; dovleac; dud; dugheană; dulgher; dusumea; farfurie; fes; fistic; geantă;

gherghef; ghiol; ghiotură; ghiuden; ghiveci; habar; hac; halat; haimana; hal; halal; halva; hamal;

hambar; haram; harbuz; hatâr; haz; hazna; huzur; herghelie; geam; iahnie; iaurt; ibric; lalea; lichea;

lighean; liliac; liman; lulea; macara; magiun; mahon; maimută; manea; maramă; mărgean; moft;

moftangiu; moloz; mosafir ; mucava; musaca; musama; nufăr; nur; odaie; papară; papuc;

pastramă; pilaf; rachiu; rahat; salcâm; sarma; sidef; sofa; soi ; surghiun; susan; sal; sandrama;

siretlic; sis; tabiet; taifas; talaz; taman; tarabă; taraf; tarhon; tarla; tavan; telemea; tertip; tuci; tutun;

tărâm; toi; trufanda; zambilă; zarzavat; zeflemea; zor; zuluf

Where we are

The city of Iaşi

Iași has traditionally been one of the leading centers of Romanian social,cultural, academic and artistic life

Metropolitan area of 306, 000 inhabitants

Home to the first Romanian university (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University)and to the first engineering school, it accommodates over 50,000 students in 5public universities

First time in Iaşi

1508 – first Romanian print

1640 – first school in Romanian Language

1671 – first Synagogue in Romania

1833 – first Medical Society in Romania

1856 – first Botanical Garden in Romania

1860 – first Romanian University

1876 – world’s first Jewish Theater

1896 – first National Theater in Romania

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University

The oldest Romanian university

Full-range and high-quality services for international students

Diplomas recognised all over Europe

Top research university of Romania

Facts and figures

15 faculties

3-cycles study system

Diploma Supplements issued for alldegrees

Degrees taught in internationallanguages

93 Bachelor programs (includingprograms in foreign languages)

176 Master programs (includingprograms in foreign languages)

26 PhD programs

24 166 students:

• 17 492 bachelor students

• 5 803 master students

• 871 PhD students

Teaching staff:

• 776 full-time academic staff

• 476 associated professors

Faculties

Biology Chemistry Computer Science Geography and Geology Mathematics Physics Economics and Business Administration History Law Letters Orthodox Theology

Philosophy and Social – Political Sciences Physical Education and Sports Psychology and Education Sciences Roman – Catholic Theology Center for European Studies

Study Programs

International cooperation

Erasmus mobility agreements with over 300European Universities

90 institutional bilateral agreements with universities worldwide (theEuropean Union, the U.S.A., Canada, Switzerland, China, Latin America, SouthKorea, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Norway, Georgia, Moldova, Belarus etc.)

International cooperation

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University is:

member of Coimbra Group, Utrecht Network, Balkan Universities Network

affiliated, among others, to European University Association, International Association of Universities, Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie

founding member of the Francophone Universities Network (RUFAC)

International cooperation

European projects under coordination:

ERASMUS +

ERASMUS MUNDUS

TEMPUS

JEAN MONNET

EEA

Exchange/ Scholarship Opportunities

Full-time students of our University may benefit from study/ internship mobilities through:

ERASMUS + (EU and non-EU countries)

EEA (Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein)

DAAD (Germany)

the Coimbra Group scholarship scheme

the Utrecht Network summer schools

the institutional agreements

(EU, Canada, U.S.A., Switzerland,

South Korea, Latin America, Africa, etc.)

Student facilities

Accomodation & Meals (14 student houses and 3 student restaurants)

Medical services for all students

Libraries & computer labs

Sports and recreation facilities (Sports Center, parks, coffee shops, gardens)

Buddy System - ensured by student associations

Academic Counselling - coordinators (academic staff) at each faculty

Support with residence permit

Free Intensive Romanian Language Courses

Facilities

Anastasie Fătu Botanical Garden

the first and largest botanical garden of Romania

University Museum

illustrates the history of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi

recreates the living conditions of the 6000 year old Cucuteni Civilization

Mihai Eminescu Central University Library

one of the main guidelines of the university life

2.3 million bibliographic units with an annual increase of 25.000 volumes

Events in Campus

Welcome Days

Graduate’s Day

Erasmus Day

Masquerade Ball

University Anniversary Days

Street Games

Student Association Parties

Concerts

Study abroad –brief outline

Professional benefits

Acquiring a new perspective over the world;

Getting proficient in/Mastering/Learning a new foreign language;

Getting in touch with and learning new methods of teaching and research;

Getting a new sense of adaptation, initiative and self-confidence;

Learning, deepening and refining decision-making and problem-solving skills ;

Networking and making new, long-lasting professional contacts;

Learning from students belonging to other cultures;

Refining one’s intercultural communication skills

Personal benefits

More self-confidence in personal qualities;

Independence and maturity;

A larger network of friends;

A deeper appreciation of other cultures and at the same time of one’s own;

A better preparation for future challenges;

Learning to solve problems in a creative manner;

A better understanding of one’s own strengths and weaknesses.

Testimonial

When I was told that I would go with a mobility in Romaniaafter the selection process, I was run down. I didn’t feel likegoing mostly due to the prejudices (East European countrymeaning poverty), weather (very cold winters) and moreoverbeing Black I also thought of racism… In reality nothing of thiswas true, or ok maybe the weather but with a thick, woolen coat,you survive.

People here are very welcoming, students, professors or peopleon the street. They are kind and they like foreigners and inparticular the French. Students always come to you to ask if youneed some help.

I adjusted very quickly. At first when I arrived I couldn’t make asingle, correct sentence in English and at the end of two weeks Iwas able to attend and participate in discussions in Englishwithout any problem.

On a personal level, this experience allowed me to assert myself,to have confidence, to be independent and autonomous, toimprove my language competences, to make new friends…andthe most important aspect in my eyes is the cheap life standard.For instance, with 200 Euros per month you can pay youraccommodation and eat each evening in town and go outwhenever you feel like.

Charline, Université de Bordeaux IV, France

Erasmus at FEBA : beyond facts and

figuresPhD, Assoc. Prof. Bogdan Gabriel Zugravu

Erasmus Coordinator, FEBA/UAIC/RO

Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA)

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3-cycle study system

Diploma Supplements issued for all degrees

6 Programmes taught in foreign languages (2 at bachelor level and 4 at master level)

11 Bachelor programs (including programs in foreign languages)

20 Master’s programs (including programs in foreign languages)

PhD programs (8 doctoral programs)

6,007 students:

• 4,477 bachelor students

• 1,390 master’s students

• 140 PhD students

Teaching staff:

•123 full-time faculty members

• 98 teaching assistants, temporary teaching staff members

Outgoing- student mobilities

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Top 5

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1. Spain

2. France

3. Italy

4. Portugal

5. Turkey&Lat

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Profile of outgoing student

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Outgoing- placement mobilities

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Top 5

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1. Greece

2. Italy

3. Turkey

4. Spain

5. France &

Belgium

Strategies to increase the flow of outgoing students

• Financialsupport

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• UAIC/National Agency increased the monthly grantto 500 €

• UAIC funded transportation costs ( up to 200 €)

• additional funds for low-income students (200€/month)

• students associations provide support in finding bestdeals for accommodation

• Recognition ofacademicachievements

• flexibility in choosing the corresponding courses theLearning Agreement

• ECTS are recognized by a committee lead by thedean and not by each course professor

• carry-forward excess ECTS against future subjects

• conservation of acquired benefits at home university( subsidy, accommodation)

Strategies to increase the flow of outgoing students

• Insufficientlanguageknowledge

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• access to EILC

• ease of access to language courses at UAIC ForeignLanguage Center

• development of programs taught in English language

• Selectionprocess

• the proper balance between criteria

• experimenting a floor on ECTS average grade (7;8; 7.50; 5)

• weights between academic performance,language proficiency and personal motivation)

• simplifying the application process thus eliminatingunnecessary paperwork

Strategies to increase the flow of outgoing students

• Fear ofstudyingabroad

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• development of student’s networks ( ESN, IEI,AIESECS, LSE)

• Erasmus introduction courses for students at earlierstages

• counseling services

• social events with the participation of incoming andformer outgoing students

• Individualpreferences(culture, language)

• diversification of the portfolio of partners, beyondthe traditional and popular ones

Incoming student mobilities

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Top 5 origin

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1. France

2. Spain

3. Turkey

4. Portugal

5. Moldavia

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Profile of incoming student

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Strategies to attract incoming students

• development of programs taught in foreign languages

• Buddy System - upon request, ensured by student associations

• Academic Counseling

• Accommodation in campus

• Support with residence permit - assistance from the Department ofInternational Relations for obtaining the residence permit

• Medical assistance - ensured by the Student Medical Center on campus

• Intensive Romanian Language Courses

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Staff mobilities

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Strategies to increase the flow of staff mobilities

• development of programs taught in foreign languages;

• development of professional networks;

• professors who work with foreign students are rewarded withadditional points in their yearly self-assessment/appraisalevaluation form;

• professors who are involved in international activities in thefaculty are given priority and encouraged to participate in staffteaching mobilities abroad.

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Concluding remarks

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• Motivators and de-motivators are constantly changing, so weneed to adapt quickly to such changes

• Students’ reasons for participation in the programme areprimarily for personal development; the expected benefits to thefuture career rank lower in terms of individual priorities, butremain an important factor for most students

• internalization of study programmes, academic pathways is oneof the key factors for increasing mobilities flow

• other key factors that can boost Erasmus student flows aresharing experiences and practical information fromparticipants, staff and alumni, strengthening andprofessionalizing student bodies such as the ESN.

GÜLE GÜLE!

We are looking forward to welcoming you in

Iaşi,Romania!