University of Bucharest
Romania
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: Universitatea din Bucuresti.
First degree/qualification: Diploma de stat (3 years); examen de stat/licentiat (4-5 years and dissertation).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 7/10.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year first degree.
Documents required: Official record of courses and marks; official certification of diploma and date awarded. All documents in Romanian and English.
Description: A state school instituted as an academy in 1694; became university in l864. Usual admission requirements: diplom de bacalaureat (secondary school certificate - usually 12 years of education) and an entrance examination. The language of instruction in one faculty is French.
Grading systems:
Romanian grades | Suggested U.S. equivalency | ||
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Excelent | Excellent | 10 (Zece) |
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Excelent | Excellent | 9 (Noua) |
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Bun | Good | 8 (Opt) |
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Bun | Good | 7 (Sapte) |
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Suficient | Sufficient | 6 (Sase) |
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Suficient | Sufficient | 5 (Cinci) |
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0-4 |
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Mentions | Suggested U.S. equivalency | ||
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Foarte bine | Very good |
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Bine | Good |
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Suficient | Sufficient |
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Other terms | ||
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Admis/promovat | Admitted/promoted | Pass/P |
Scutit | Exempt | Exempt |
Repetent | Repeated (usually indicates failed year) | Fail/F |
Echivalat | Equated | Transfer credit |
Language of instruction: Romanian (see description).
Advanced degree:
- Doctorate: 3-5 years following state examination.