news&events
2026
- ASE in QS WUR: Europe 2026
ASE is featured in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026, a leading international ranking released on January 28, 2026. ASE ranks 6th at national level, 52nd in Eastern Europe, and 442nd in Europe, out of over 950 institutions evaluated for performance in areas such as sustainability, graduate employability, and other indicators reflecting the relevance of study programs to the labour market and the societal impact of higher education institutions. Details... - Vernon Lomax Smith, the fifth Nobel Prize Laureate to become Doctor Honoris Causa of ASE
On February 4, 2026, the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) awarded its highest academic distinction - the title of Doctor Honoris Causa - to Professor Vernon Lomax Smith, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, during a ceremony hosted by the Aula Magna. Press release... Photo gallery...
- ASE in Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026
For the eighth consecutive year, ASE is ranked on notable positions in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026: 601-800th overall in the field of Social Sciences, and 801-1000th in the field of Business & Economics. The 2026 edition of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject was published on January 21, 2026. Details... - ASE's Rector's participation in the Council of Rectors' meeting with the Prime Minister
On January 20, 2026, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, participated in the meeting between the Permanent Bureau of the National Council of Rectors and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, hosted by the Victoria Palace. Discussions focused on the education and research budget for 2026. Photo gallery... - Brazil-Romania Forum to be organized in ASE
On January 16, 2026, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, and Vice-rector for International relations, PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, met with Mr. Ronaldo Lima Vieira, representative of the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Bucharest, to discuss the details of the organization of the Brazil-Romania Forum for Creative Economy and Innovation, which is to be hosted by ASE in May 2026. ASE is honored by this proposal, which is a token of the University's international prestige and recognition. Photo gallery... - Partnership Agreement between ASE and National Health Insurance House (CNAS)
On January 16, 2026, ASE, represented by Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, and the National Health Insurance House (CNAS), represented by President, PhD Associate prof. Horatiu-Remus Moldovan, signed a Partnership Agreement, for extended institutional cooperation, to significantly impact education, research and development. The event was attended by PhD Prof. Dorel Mihai Paraschiv, ASE's Vice-rector for Liaison with the social and business environment and cooperation with students.
The main objective of the Partnership is to strengthen the link between the academic environment and the public health insurance system, through joint initiatives that contribute to the professional training of students, the development of applied research and the increase of the institutional capacity of the two organizations. Joint events will be organized - such as conferences, workshops, round tables and debate, while ASE's Bachelor's and Master's students in economics, management, accounting, public finance, economic informatics, statistics or public administration will benefit from training and traineeship opportunities facilitated by CNAS specialists. Photo gallery... - ASE's Management team's visit to Construction site in the Moxa Campus
On January 15, 2026, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, accompanied by PhD Prof. Cristian Busu, Vice-rector for Economic and Financial Management, Elena Gaman, General Executive Director, and PhD Prof. Catalin Dobrea - Rector's advisor and manager of the project dedicated to the Consolidation, rehabilitation and modernization of the C2 Building in the Moxa Campus, paid the first working visit this year to the construction site in the Moxa Campus, to monitor the implementation of this investment project.
By modernizing and consolidating the respective building, ASE will offer a state-of-the-art teaching infrastructure, where the safety of the building combines with a learning environment optimized for academic performance.
The complexity of the works and their specificity constantly require interventions and improvement actions. ASE students will benefit from modern spaces for specialized training and for the development of sustainable partnerships. Photo gallery... - 2026 Admission to ASE
ASE has published the 2026 Admission methodologies, as follows: - 2026 Admission to Bachelor's study programs - details in Romanian, details in English
- 2026 Admission to Master's study programs - details in Romanian, details in English
- 2026 Admission to MBA study programs - details in Romanian, details in English
- 2026 Admission to Doctoral study programs - details in Romanian, details in English
- 2026 Admission to the Preparatory year of Romanian language - details in Romanian, details in English
- CSU ASE - the best chess club in Romania in 2025!
CSU ASE ranked first chess club at the Romanian Chess Gala 2025, hosted by the National Bank of Romania, for having obtained 5 gold medals at the National Team Chess Championships with 6 medals overall, and 4 out of the National Individual Chess Championships with 8 medals overall.
Moreover, ASE's chess players were ranked on leading positions in individual classifications as well: - David Gavrilescu - Chess player of the year 2025
- Elena-Luminita Cosma - ranked 2nd among female chess players
- Constantin Lupulescu - ranked 2nd among male chess players
- Lia-Alexandra Maria - ranked 3rd among junior female chess players
- Henry-Edward Tudor - ranked 3rd among junior male chess players
- Congratulations, AutoVortex ASE!
The Romanian National Robotics Team - AutoVortex ASE - ranked first with the highest overall score at the VEX Robotics Open Championship held in Turkey at the beginning of January 2026. As such, AutoVortex ASE has qualified for the World Robotics Championship to be held in the USA in April. Congratulations to the entire team, coordinated by PhD Associate prof. Ionut Panea, ASE's Faculty of Finance and Banking. Photo gallery... - Classes restart on January 8!
Starting January 8, 2026, academic activities are resumed for Bachelor's and Master's programs. The winter exam session takes place between January 19 - February 8, 2026. May it be a rewarding period for all students and teachers!
For details, please visit the Admission 2026 page and/or contact the International Relations Office at internationaladmission@ase.ro.
Congratulations to all! Photo gallery...