“CONSTANTIN BRANCOVEANU” UNIVERSITY
GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2013 - 2014
www.univcb.ro
Content
1
“Constantin Brancoveanu” University
3
Faculties
5
English Corses for International and Erasmus students
6
Romanian Grading system. Visa. Insurance. Accomodation
7
Administrative formalities prior to departure
7
How to get to Pitesti, ROMANIA
9
Living in Campus
12
Students concerts and parties
13
International students about us
15
Romania at a glance
17
History
18
Geography
20
Crafts of Romania
23
Romania’s treasures
27
Did you know that…
33
Life In and around Pitesti
34
Pitesti, “The city of tulips”
36
Its main attraction points
38
Recommended Restaurants and Pubs
39
Survival Dictionary
42
Contact persons from “Constantin Brancoveanu” University
43
Special thanks
“Constantin Brancoveanu” University
Constantin Brâncoveanu University is a private higher education institution founded in 1991 as one of Romania's first six private universities. In the year 2011, following institutional evaluation made by the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS), Constantin Brâncoveanu University was awarded the highest degree which can be granted to higher education institutions in Romania: "HIGH CONFIDENCE RATING".
Guide for International Students 1
The university runs its activities in three academic campuses situated in the towns of Piteşti, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Brăila, and has its headquarters in Piteşti. It currently provides study programmes in the fields of Management and Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Accounting, Law, Foreign Relations and European Studies, Communication Sciences, Administration Sciences, Social Assistance. Its Master programs provide specialization in the fields of Management, Marketing, Accounting and Communication Sciences.
Constantin Brâncoveanu University is a member of the European Network for Business Studies and Languages (SPACE), along with other 91 universities in 25 countries.
Constantin Brâncoveanu University now ranks among the top three Romanian private universities. It is also important to add that only 57% of Romania's public and private universities have succeeded in obtaining the highest degree ARACIS has awarded in Romania so far. The strengths and good practice which can be applied in other public or private universities, too, have been emphasized by the evaluation commission members in their reports posted on ARACIS web site and have envisaged the university's modern academic leadership and management, exceptional infrastructure, teaching staff, good student-tutor relations and partnerships, extracurricular activity support, foreign partnerships and ongoing contacts the University Board and academic community members keep with graduates, local authorities and employers of those who graduate from the study programs provided by the university.
Guide for International Students 2
Faculties Pitesti Faculty of Management Marketing in Economic Affairs Field Bachelor Level Management Marketing Business Administration Master Level
Specialization Management (Full and Part time courses) Marketing (Full time courses) Business Administration (Full time courses) Business Management Human Resources Management Management in Public Administration and Services Financial and Banking Management Service Marketing Business-to-Busin
