Romania - types of higher education institutions

Higher education is accomplished through universities, institutions, academies of study and post-university studies schools.

The mission of the higher education institutions is either education and research or only education.

Specialisations and specialisations groups’ nomenclature are established by the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour, Social Solidarity and Family and upon consulting the National Council for Academic Evaluation and Accreditation, the higher education institutions as well as other interested players.

Higher education institutions usually include several faculties, university colleges - colegiu universitar, departments, chairs and units for scientific research, design and micro-production.