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The Faculty of History and Philosophy is the successor of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy which activated in the University of Cluj between 1872 and 1948. After a series of changes which occurred between 1948 and 1959 a decision was taken to adopt a curriculum with a historical-philosophical content, combining philosophy and history, maintained until 1989. After 1990, taking into account the experience of prestigious departments and faculties in other countries, the Faculty of History and Philosophy has taken important steps towards modernizing its structure and teaching programmes.
The Faculty of History and Philosophy comprises eight departments: Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, Department of Medieval History, Pre-Modern History and Art History, Department of Modern History, Archiving and Ethnology, Department of International Studies and Contemporary History, Department of History in Hungarian, Department of Philosophy, Department of Pre-Modern and Romanian Philosophy, Department of Philosophy in Hungarian. Add to this several research centres or independent research institutes - Institute of Pre- and Protohistory, Institute of Classical Studies, Centre of Studies for Dacian and Roman History and Archaeology, Institute of Central European Studies (ISCE), Institute of Oral History, Institute of International Studies, The Altiero Spinelli Centre for studying European Organization (CASSOE), Seminary of Anthropological History, Seminary of Historical Demography, Italian-Romanian Institute of Historical Studies, Centre for Ancient and Medieval Studies, Centre for Applied Philosophy (CFA).
Specialisations
FULL TIME DEGREE PROGRAMMES AND SELECTION CRITERIA
History Field
- Archaeology and Classical Studies (in Romanian)
Selection criteria:
- Interview based on a project meant to prove the ability to learn the research methodology, orientation in the specialized literature, grading the originality of the initiative - 75%
- Graduation exam score- 25%
Tie-breaker criteria (for all degree programmes):
- Exit examination written test score
- Exit examination graduation paper presentation
- Society, Art, Identities in Central Europe. From Middle Ages to Modernity (in Romanian)
Selection criteria:
- Interview based on a project meant to prove the ability to learn the research methodology, orientation in the specialized literature, grading the originality of the initiative - 100%
Tie-breaker criteria (for all degree programmes):
- Graduation exam score
- Grade of public defense of graduation paper.
- History and Social Anthropology of the Modern Times (in Romanian)
Selection criteria:
- Interview based on a project meant to prove the ability to learn the research methodology, orientation in the specialized literature, grading the originality of the initiative - 100%
Tie-breaker criteria (for all degree programmes):
- Graduation exam score
- Grade of public defense of graduation paper.
- History, Memory and Orality in the 20th Century (in Romanian)
Selection criteria:
- Interview based on a project meant to prove the ability to learn theresearch methodology, orientation in the specialized literature, grading the originality of the initiative - 100%
Tie-breaker criteria:
- Graduation exam score
- Grade of public defense of graduation paper.
- Research and Capitalization of Cultural Heritage (in Hungarian)
Selection criteria:
- Interview based on a project meant to prove the ability to learn theresearch methodology, orientation in the specialized literature, grading the originality of the initiative 100%
Tie-breaker criteria:
- Graduation exam score
- Grade of public defense of graduation paper.
Communication Sciences Field
- Information and Documentation Sciences (in Romanian)
Selection criteria:
- Interview based on a project meant to prove the ability to learn the
research methodology, orientation in the specialized literature, grading the originality of the initiative - 100%
Tie-breaker criteria:
- Graduation exam score
- Grade of public defense of graduation paper.
International Relations and European Studies Field
- Contemporary History and International Relations (in Hungarian)
Selection criteria (for specialisations 6, 7):
- Interview based on a project meant to prove the ability to learn the
research methodology, orientation in the specialized literature, grading the originality of the initiative - 100%
Tie-breaker criteria:
- Graduation exam score
- Grade of public defense of graduation paper.
- Leadership and Communication in International Organizations (in Romanian)
Selection criteria:
- Examination
- Argumentative portfolio on a PASS/ FAIL basis: candidate will submit a CV with the file (maximum 3 pages) and a professional and research career development plan (maximum 4 pages).
- Classification criteria for students admitted after the evaluation test:
- Score of the graduation exam - 50%
- Years of study overall grade- 50%
Tie-breaker criteria:
- Exit examination written test score
- Exit examination graduation paper presentation
- Evaluation of European Policies and Public Programmes (in Romanian)
Selection criteria:
- Examination
- Argumentative portfolio on a PASS/ FAIL basis: candidate will submit a CV with the file (maximum 3 pages) and a professional and research career development plan (maximum 4 pages).
- Classification criteria for students admitted after the evaluation test:
- Score of the graduation exam - 50%
- Years of study overall grade- 50%
Tie-breaker criteria:
- Exit examination written test score
- Exit examination graduation paper presentation
Selection criteria:
- Examination
- Argumentative portfolio on a PASS/FAIL basis: candidate will submit a CV with the application file (maximum 3 pages) and a professional and research career development plan (maximum 4 pages)
- Classification criteria for students admitted following examination:
- Graduation exam score - 75%
- Years of study overall grade - 25%
Tie-breaker criteria:
- Exit examination written test score
- Exit examination graduation paper presentation
Number of student places 2024
Field |
Specialisation |
Allocated places |
State funding |
Tuition |
Total |
History |
Archaeology and Classical Studies |
4 |
13 |
17 |
History |
Society, Art, Identities in Central Europe. From Middle Ages to Modernity |
0 |
16 |
16 |
History |
History and Socio-Anthropology of Modern Times |
0 |
11 |
11 |
History |
History, Memory and Orality in the 20th Century |
3 |
13 |
16 |
History |
Research and Capitalization of Cultural Heritage (in Hungarian) |
5 |
12 |
17 |
Communication Sciences |
Information and Documentation Sciences |
0 |
46 |
46 |
International Relations and European Studies |
Contemporary History and International Relations (in Hungarian) |
3 |
40 |
43 |
International Relations and European Studies |
Evaluation of European Policies and Public Programmes |
4 |
43 |
47 |
International Relations and European Studies |
Leadership and Communication in International Organizations |
13 |
33 |
46 |
Cultural Studies |
Jewish Studies |
1 |
14 |
15 |
Cultural Studies |
Heritage and Cultural Tourism |
0 |
7 |
7 |
Security Studies |
Security Management in Contemporary Society |
2 |
26 |
28 |
Security Studies |
Security Management in Contemporary Society - PTL |
0 |
18 |
18 |
Security Studies |
Security, Intelligence and Competitiveness in Organizations |
0 |
26 |
26 |
Security Studies |
Global Security and Human Rights Policies (in English) |
4 |
20 |
24 |
Philosophy |
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy |
3 |
45 |
48 |
Philosophy |
Philosophy, Culture, Communication |
3 |
42 |
45 |
Philosophy |
Critical Theory and Multicultural Studies (in Hungarian) |
3 |
43 |
46 |
Total |
48 |
468 |
516 |
Faculties Admissions Calendar
July Session 2024
July 15-17 |
Online applications (by 12.00 a.m.) |
July 19 |
Examinations |
July 20 |
Posting tentative lists of applicants and admission results |
July 21-23 |
Online confirmation of places on the platform and submitting documents at the faculty following online confirmation (the platform closes on 23 July at 14:00 hrs) |
July 24 |
Posting results following confirmations |
July 24-26 |
Online confirmation of places on the platform after redistribution and submitting documents at the faculty following online confirmation (the platform closes on 26 July at 12:00 hrs) |
July 27 |
Posting final results |
Faculties Admissions Calendar
September Session 2024
September 4-5 |
Online applications (by 12.00 p.m.) |
September 6 |
Examinations |
September 6 |
Posting tentative lists of applicants and admission results |
September 7-9 |
Online confirmation of places on the platform and submitting documents at the faculty following online confirmation (the platform closes on 9 September at 12:00 hrs) |
September 9 |
Posting lists following confirmations |
September 10 |
Online confirmation of places on the platform after shifts and redistributions and submitting documents at the faculty following online confirmation (the platform closes on 10 September at 14:00 hrs) |
September 11 |
Posting final results |
Admission fee for Romanian citizens, European Union Citizens, European Economic Area citizens and Swiss Confederation citizens for the 2025 / 2026 academic year
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