News
ASE climbs in the global Top 150 in ShanghaiRanking GRAS 2026
ASE is ranked 101-150th worldwide in the field of Economics, according to the 2026 edition of ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), maintaining, at the same time, its position as the national leader in Romania in this field. The result confirms the steady evolution of ASE in the ShanghaiRanking international ranking: from 301-400 in 2024, to 201-300 in 2025, to 101-150 in 2026. Press release...
ASE has launched the consolidation and renovation project for its building on Calea Serban Voda
In September 2026, ASE began the implementation phase of the project dedicated to the consolidation and renovation of the building on 22B Calea Serban Voda Street. This is a significant milestone following a sustained effort to prepare the project and complete the necessary procedures for the actual execution of the investment.
The project entails structural reinforcement, internal reconfiguration, functional renovation, the addition of an attic level, facade remodeling and restoration, and site landscaping. The design and construction contract spans over 24 months, with three months allocated for the design phase.
To mark the start of this stage, on September 15, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor - accompanied by Vice-rectors, Deans, and members of the University's administrative team - conducted a site visit alongside representatives from the design and construction teams. They assessed the building's current condition, the organization of the construction site, and the key stages of the intervention.
The Calea Serban Voda project continues ASE's program to develop, modernize, and capitalize on its university assets; in recent years, the start of the academic year has consistently been accompanied by new investments in academic infrastructure. Upon completion, the project will bring this space back into active use for generations of ASE students and faculty members. Photo gallery...
ASE hosts the International Political Marketing Symposium
During September 14-16, 2026, ASE hosts the International Political Marketing Symposium, organized by ASE's Faculty of Marketing in collaboration with the UK Academy of Marketing.
The symposium was opened on September 14 by PhD Prof. Alina Dima, Vice-Rector for Scientific Research, Development, and Innovation, and PhD Prof. Ioana Cecilia Popescu, Dean of the Faculty of Marketing.
This year's topic is "Political Marketing in the Post-Truth Era: Is Political Marketing Saving or Destroying Democracy?", and the agenda includes keynote speeches by Christian Scheucher and Emma Rowlands, roundtables, an international doctoral colloquium, a working session facilitated by the editors of the Journal of Political Marketing, as well as panels on topics such as civic engagement and democratic legitimacy, political branding and institutional strategy, public trust, and manipulation and disinformation. The event brings together researchers and specialists from various countries, and is coordinated by Paul Baines (University of Leicester), Christopher Pich (Nottingham University Business School), and PhD Prof. Mihai-Ioan Rosca, (ASE). Photo gallery...
Events
Enjoy the Summer Holiday! 
The Bucharest University of Economic Studies wishes all the members of the academic community a wonderful summer holiday! We thank you for your involvement and work during this academic year, and we look forward to welcoming you at the beginning of the new 2026 - 2027 academic year, which will take place on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Beginning of the 2025 - 2026 academic year
During September 21-24, 2026, ASE's Faculties and student organizations organize a series of welcome week events for new students to become acquainted with the campus, professors, peers and the variety of opportunities available for students. On September 25, the University organizes the Official opening ceremonies for the 2026-2027 academic year, which starts on Monday, September 28. Schedule for the opening ceremonies... We look forward to seeing you at the university!
Summer Schools organized by ASE in 2026
In July-September 2026, ASE organizes several summer schools. Details...
Scientific events 2026
Throughout 2026, ASE organizes more than 35 scientific events in the fields which it organizes education and research programs in. For details, please access https://cercetare.ase.ro/conferences.