Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science

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Being an important component of a prestigious University, the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science is now a perfect blending of tradition and present, modernity and experience. The field of Mathematics at Babes-Bolyai University achieved an excellent ranking in 2015 in the Best Global Universities ranking, conducted by US News & World Report. While in 2014 the field of Mathematics at Babes-Bolyai University was ranked on position 81, in the 2015 ranking of "The world's best Universities for Mathematics" Mathematics at UBB is positioned on the very prestigious place 63. This classification (the latest in Romania) is a recognition of the value of the School of Mathematics from Romania and in particular from Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, a value based on tradition, work and seriousness in a climate of honest competition.

  • Adress: 1 Mihail Kogălniceanu Street, Cluj-Napoca, 400084
  • Tel.: +40264-405.300, ext. 5241
  • E-mail:master.cs@ubbcluj.ro
  • Web: https://cs.ubbcluj.ro

Specialisations

MATHEMATICS Field

FULL TIME education

1. Programme: ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
- 2 years, in English

2. Programme: MODERN METHODS IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
- 2 years, in Romanian

3. Programme: MODERN METHODS IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
- 2 years, in Hungarian                                                      

4. Programme: COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS
- 2 years, in Hungarian                                                      

COMPUTER SCIENCE Field

Full time education

5. Programme: DATABASES
- 2 years, in Romanian

6. Programme: INTERNET DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
- 2 years, in Romanian

7. Programme: DATA ANALYSIS AND MODELLING
- 2 years, in Hungarian  

8. Programme: ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
- 2 years, in Hungarian

9. Programme: HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING AND BIG DATA ANALYSIS
- 2 years, full time - in English

10. Programme: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
- 2 years, in English

11. Programme: APPLIED COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
- 2 years, in English

12. Programme: ‍ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CONNECTED INDUSTRIES
-
 2 years, in English

13. Programme: CYBERSECURITY
- 2 years, in English

14. Programme: CLOUD NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
- 2 years, in English

15. Programme: DATA SCIENCE FOR INDUSTRY AND SOCIETY
- 2 years, in English

16. Programme: ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE SYSTEMS: MODELING, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
- 2 years, in German and English

EDUCATION SCIENCES Field

FULL TIME education

17. Programme: MASTER IN DIDACTICS - MATHEMATICS
- 2 years, in Hungarian

18. Programme: MASTER IN DIDACTICS - COMPUTER SCIENCE
- 2 years, in Romanian

19. Programme: MASTER IN DIDACTICS - COMPUTER SCIENCE
- 2 years, in Hungarian  

Selection criteria

For students who have graduated in a related major:

  • Argumentative portfolio graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
  • Secondary education overall grade worth 75% of the admission score.
  • Undergraduate final exam score worth 25% of the admission score.

For students who have NOT graduated in a related major:

  • Argumentative portfolio graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
  • Technical assessment test worth 100% of the admission score.

 

NOTE:
            *The portfolio shall include a CV of maximum 2 pages and a professional and scientific career development plan, maximum 2 pages, drawn up in line with the first degree programme on the list of options, in the language of the programme.
           
            *The specialisation test includes a three-hour written exam, covering the topics of the undergraduate final examination for the field of mathematics and computer science, respectively.

Number of student places 2024

Field Specialisation Allocated places
State funding Tuition Total
Mathematics Modern Methods in Teaching Mathematics 0 30 30
Mathematics Modern Methods in Teaching Mathematics (in Hungarian) 0 0 0
Mathematics Computational Mathematics (in Hungarian) 0 0 0
Mathematics Advanced Mathematics (in English) 0 35 35
Computer science Databases 1 3 4
Computer science Internet Distribution Systems 1 10 11
Computer science Software Engineering (in English) 0 2 2
Computer science Applied Computational Intelligence (in English) 1 1 2
Computer science High performance Computing and Big Data Analysis (in English) 1 6 7
Computer science Enterprise Software Design and Development (in Hungarian) 5 19 24
Computer science Data Analysis and Modelling (in Hungarian) 3 13 16
Computer science Advanced Information Systems: Modelling, Design, Development (in German and English) 11 20 31
Computer science Data science for industry and society (in English) 0 18 18
Computer science Cyber Security (in English) 0 1 1
Education Sciences Didactic master’s degree in Mathematics (in Hungarian) 2 14 16
Education Sciences Didactic master’s degree in Computer Science (in Romanian) 0 1 1
Education Sciences Didactic master’s degree in Computer Science (in Hungarian) 0 11 11
Total 25 184 209

Faculties Admissions Calendar
July Session 2025

JULY 2025

Application process and deadlines

11-15

Submitting applications online (the platform closes on 15 July at 10:00 hrs)

16

Posting the list of applicants

17

  • Admission exam
  • Posting results of admission exam

17-18

  • Submitting appeals (until 18 July at 12:00 hrs)
  • Filing observations (errors, omissions, etc.)

21

  • Reviewing appeals and comments
  • Posting results, phase I

22-24

Confirmation of places, phase I (the platform closes on 24 July at 12:00 hrs)

24

Posting results, phase II

25-26

Confirmation of places, phase II (the platform closes on 26 July at 12:00 hrs)

26

Posting results, phase III

27-28

Confirmation of places, phase III (the platform closes on 26 July at 12:00 hrs)

29

Posting final lists

Faculties Admissions Calendar
September Session 2025

SEPTEMBER 2025

Application process and deadlines

5-8

Submitting applications online (the platform closes on 8 September at 12:00 hrs)

8

Posting the list of applicants

9

  • Admission exam
  • Posting results of admission exam

9-10

  • Submitting appeals (until 10 September at 12:00 hrs)
  •  Filing observations (errors, omissions, etc.)

10

  • Reviewing appeals and comments
  • Posting results, phase I

11-12

Confirmation of places, phase I (the platform closes on 12 September at 12:00 hrs)

12

Posting results, phase II

12-13

Confirmation of places, phase II (the platform closes on 13 September at 12:00 hrs)

15

Posting final lists

Admission fee for Romanian citizens, European Union Citizens, European Economic Area citizens and Swiss Confederation citizens for the 2025 / 2026 academic year

EU: European Union; EEA: European Economic Area; SC: Swiss Confederation;

  • ADMISSION FEE = ADMISSION PROCESS + ADMISSION REGISTRATION
  • For tax reductions or waivers, please see our Admissions Regulations

MASTER'S LEVEL - Admission Process

Specialisation / Field

Master's Level (lei)
Full time Part time
All specialisations.
Regardless of the number of options on the enrolment form the candidate will pay one tuition.		 50 -

MASTER'S LEVEL - Admission registration

Specialisation / Field

Master's Level (lei)
Full time Part time
All specialisations.
Regardless of the number of options on the application form the candidate pays one fee only.		 200 -