news&events
2024
- ASE in QS Executive MBA Rankings 2024
ASE is the first university in South Eastern Europe to be included in QS Executive MBA Rankings 2024: Joint Programmes, with the ROCA Executive MBA organized by ASE's Bucharest Business School being ranked 27 out of 222 evaluated programs. Press release... - ASE's Delegation at the 160th Anniversary of the University of Bucharest
ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, and PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International relations, participated in the celebratory events occasioned by the 160th Anniversary of the University of Bucharest, venue - the Romanian National Opera. ASE's Rector conveyed the congratulatory message and plaque on behalf of our academic community, as well as the congratulatory message and plaque on behalf of the National Council of Rectors. Photo gallery... - ASE - ranked 3rd at the WiDS Datathon ++ University Edition
Congratulations to ASE's team for being ranked 3rd in the world at the WiDS Datathon ++ University Edition, a prestigious competition organized under the aegis of Standford University! ASE participated with 3 teams comprising Master's students in Applied Statistics and Data Science, organized by the Faculty of Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics. The winning team comprises Ana Maria Oprea, Bianca Contolencu, Gianina Maria Petrascu, Ioana Birlan and coordinator PhD Prof. Cristina Rodica Boboc. The event brought together teams from more than 70 universities from 23 countries. The contest consisted in the use of advanced data analysis to solve a real life critical social challenge, and provided the opportunity for students to prove their creativity, theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as get to know each other better. Photo gallery... - ASE - European Champion at Blitz Chess
In July 2024, at the European Universities Games held in Miskolc-Debrecen, ASE's Women's Chess team became the European Champion at Blitz Chess. Team members: Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu, from the Faculty of Management, Anamaria Rata, Faculty of Business Administration in Foreign Languages, Andrada Popa, captain, Tiberiu-Marian Georgescu, captain. Congratulations! - ASE in QS World University Rankings: Eastern Europe 2025
The Bucharest University of Economic Studies climbs in the QS World University Rankings: Eastern Europe, being ranked 6th in Romania, and 63rd overall in the 2025 edition, released on July 10, 2024. ASE has made constant efforts, in recent years, to position itself better in terms of the evaluation criteria: academic reputation; employer reputation; citations per paper; the number of scientific papers per faculty; participation in international research networks; employment outcomes; faculty student ratio; international student diversity and faculty ratio; incoming and outgoing international student; sustainability. ASE is positioned, at the national level, in the group of the first six largest universities in Romania. Details... - ASE at the 16th Conference of Rectors from Black Sea Region
On July 11- 12, 2024, PhD Prof. Marius Constantin Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International Relations, represents ASE at the 16th edition of the Conference of Rectors from the Black Sea Region, hosted by the Istanbul University. ASE's presence at this event contributes to expanding the international visibility of our university. Photo gallery... - ASE in WURI 2024
ASE is included for the fourth consecutive year in The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). The 2024 edition ranks ASE 120th in the Global Top 300 Innovative Universities and 51st in Crisis Management. - Conference entitled "ASE 4.0 - Sustainable University through Digitization. Presentation of Investments in Education"
On July 11, 2024, ASE's Aula Magna hosted the Conference entitled "ASE 4.0 - Sustainable University through Digitization. Presentation of Investments in Education". The event program included a presentation of the investments made in the University's IT infrastructure through this EU-funded project, part of the National plan for Recovery and Resilience, as well as the Graduation Ceremony for the Advanced digital skills training program for the members of the academic community. Photo...
- Summer Schools organized by ASE in 2024
In June-September 2024, ASE organizes several summer schools. Details... - The Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia visited ASE
On June 27, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, and PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International relations, received the visit of H.E. Mr. Sami Nagga, Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Romania. Discussions focused on the consolidation of partnerships between ASE and universities in Tunisia, as well as the continuation of the partnership with the Ecole Nationale d`Administration de Tunisie - ENA, which allows Tunisian students to engage in professional practice activities at ASE. Photo gallery... - C2R-ECO Regional Conference
On June 27-28, 2024, ASE hosted the Regional Conference of Rectors from Central and Eastern Europe C2R-ECO, organized under the aegis of the Association of Francophone Universities (AUF). This year's topic was "Francophone universities in the context of global challenges: Perspectives for Central and Eastern Europe". The event reunited rectors and vice-rectors from more than 50 Francophone universities from the region, aiming to strengthening collaboration networks between francophone universities in the region, stimulate student and staff mobility, promote Francophone in education and research, provide the opportunity to debate current challenges, such as globalization, digitalization and inequality, as well as to identify common solutions. Event poster... Event program... - "Eugeniu Carada" Award at the MNLR Gala
On June 21, 2024, PhD Associate prof. Sorin Anagnoste, deputy dean at ASE's Faculty of Business Administration in Foreign Languages was bestowed the "Eugeniu Carada" Award in Economics for his volume entitled "Business Strategies. Building Sustainable Models with Artificial Intelligence and Digital Platforms", published by ASE's Publishing House. The ceremony was part of the 11th Award Gala of the National Grand Lodge of Romania (MLNR), hosted by the Romanian Athenaeum. The event was attended by ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, and other members of ASE's management team. Congratulations! Photo gallery... - PhD Prof. Ion Popa - DHC of the "Ovidius" University of Constanta
On June 21, 2024, the "Ovidius" University of Constanta conferred the Honorary Title of Doctor Honoris Causa to PhD Prof. Ion Popa, Dean of ASE's Faculty of Management, President of the Committee for Economic Sciences and Business Administration of the National Council for Attesting Titles, Diplomas and Certificates CNATDCU, President of the Committee for Economic Sciences I of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education ARACIS, Vice-president of the Academic Society of Management SAMRO, Corresponding member of the Academy of Romanian Scientists AOSR, Director of the National Excellence Centre for Comparative Management Studies.
The event was attended by a numerous delegation of ASE's Board of Trustees and University's Senate, led by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, Rector, and PhD Prof. Gheorghe Hurduzeu, President of the University's Senate. ASE's representatives also presented papers in the International Conference on "Present Issues of Global Economy", organized by the Faculty of Economic Sciences from the host university. Photo gallery... - ICESS 2024
On June 13-14, 2024, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies organizes its annual academic International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences (ICESS). The topic of this 7th edition is "Exploring Global Perspectives: the Future of Economics and Social Sciences". Conference website... Conference presentation... - ASE in THE Impact Ranking 2024
The Bucharest University of Economic Studies is ranked 401-600th out of 1963 universities evaluated by the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024, released on June 12, 2024. Press release... - Working visit to Canada
On June 9-15, 2024, ASE's Delegation, comprising Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, and Vice-rector for International relations, PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, paid a working visit to Montreal, Canada, part of the University's internationalization strategy aimed at enhancing ASE's international visibility and developing strong partnerships with universities from North America.
The program included ASE's Delegation's participation in the 30th Conference of Montreal organized by the International Economic Forum of the Americas- IEFA. The event brought together more than 200 participants and 120 speakers from over 40 countries. Furthermore, ASE's Delegation had bilateral meetings with the management team of HEC Montreal - a global leading business university, and the new Rector of L'Universite du Quebec a Montreal - UQAM, ASE's institutional partner for the Romanian-Canadian MBA program. It was agreed to initiate partnership relations in the field of sustainable development for business and to sign an Erasmus agreement.
ASE's Delegation also met with Mr. Stephane Pallage, Rector of Universite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM) and the university's management team. It was agreed to continue the very good collaboration between the two universities, to develop a double degree Bachelor's study program, and to undertake jointly supervised doctorate programs. Rector Nicolae Istudor and Vice-rector Marius Constantin Profiroiu signed the university's Honor Book. Photo gallery... - Painting exhibition in ASE
During June-September 2024, the University's "Cecilia Cutescu Storck" Contemporary Art Gallery in ASE's Palace hosts the painting exhibition entitled "The House from Tulghes", curator Florentin Gabriel Niculescu, a 2018-2024 ASE retrospective of works by artists: Corneliu Vasilescu, Silvia Radu, Florin Sutu, Vali Ciobanu, Corina Perianu, Mioara Mitu, Maria Jarda, Aida Stuparu, Florian Stefan, Ovidiu Panigheant, Mircea Nastase. Poster... - Partnership agreement between ASE and FRR
On June 5, 2024, a Partnership agreement was signed between ASE and the Romanian Rugby Academy - FRR by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector, and Mr. Alin-Adrian Petrache, President of FRR. The event was attended by PhD Prof. Dorel Paraschiv, Vice-rector for Liaison with the social and business environment and cooperation with students, PhD Prof. Marian Nastase and PhD Associate prof. Catalin Octavian Manescu, Deputy dean for the social and business environment and cooperation with students, Faculty of Agrifood and Environment Economics, as well as Mr. Florin Matei, Secretary General of FRR. Photo gallery... - Visit to ASE
On June 4, 2024, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector, and PhD Prof. Marius Constantin Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International relations, received the visit of H.E. Mr. Tigran Galstyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia in Romania. Discussions focused on opportunities for academic development and cooperation, research projects in economics, exchange of best practices between ASE and similar universities in Armenia. Photo gallery... - Conferences organized by ASE's Faculties in June 2024
- June 5: Conference entitled "Valuation on the Capital Market in Romania", organized by National Association of Romanian Appraisers (ANEVAR) and the Bucharest University of Economic Studies in the latter's Aula Magna. Conference website (in Romanian).
- June 6-8: International Conference "New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption" - BASIQ 2024, organized in Almeria, Spain, by the University of Almeria. Faculty of Economics and Business, ASE and Association for Innovation and Quality in Sustainable Business - BASIQ. Conference website.
- June 13-14: ASE's Academic Conference "International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences" - ICESS 2024, on the topic of "Exploring Global Perspectives: The Future of Economics and Social Sciences". Conference website.
- ASE at Bookfest International Book Fair
On May 29-June 2, 2024, ASE's Publishing House participates in the 7th Bookfest International Book Fair hosted by the Romexpo Exhibition Center in Bucharest. The event program includes several book launch events and debates on topics such as E-commerce security, Public Administration performance, Entrepreneurship in rural areas or Competitiveness in the Agrifood sector. - EMAC 2024 Annual Conference
On May 26-31, 2024, the Bucharest University of Economic Studies hosted the 53rd Annual Conference of the European Marketing Academy - EMAC. The event program included a Doctoral Colloquium on May 26-28, and the Annual Conference panels on May 29-31. Conference website... - Reunion of the National Council of Rectors
On May 23-25, 2024, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector participated in the Reunion of the National Council of Rectors, hosted by the West University of Timisoara. The event was occasioned by the latter's 80th Anniversary. ASE's Rector conveyed a congratulatory message and an anniversary plaque on behalf of our academic community. Photo gallery (credit: UVT)... - NISPAcee Annual Conference
On May 23-25, 2024, PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International relations, participates in the 32nd NISPAcee Annual Conference organized by the Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe. This year's topic is "Public Administration in Post-Conflict Reconstruction". The event is hosted by the Caucasus University in Tbilisi, Georgia. On this occasion, Prof. Profiroiu had a working meeting with Prof. Eka Akobia, President of NISPAcee. Photo gallery... - Universities Conference
On, May 21, 2024, the 4th Universities Conference on the topic of "Higher Education in Romania on the World Map of Education" was organized by the DC Media Group. ASE was represented by PhD Prof. Dorel Mihai Paraschiv, Vice-Rector for Liaison Liaison with the social and business environment, cooperation with students, who gave a short lecture. Debates focused on the following topics: the connection between higher education and research in Romania: ongoing projects, dual education, the digitalization of the educational process, preparing for the new academic year - educational offers for the new generation of students, the labor force crisis - labor market demands and university solutions, the competitive advantages of Romanian education on the world education market - international partnerships. Photo gallery... - Accounting Research Workshop
On May 18-19, 2024, ASE's Faculty of Accounting and Management Information Systems hosted an international ACCA IAAER ECRDP Workshop for young researchers. Guest speakers: Jacqueline Birt, University of Western Australia, Holger Daske, University of Mannheim, Leslie Hodder & Patrick Hopkins, Indiana University, Joanna Krassodomska, Krakow University of Economics, Katherine Schipper, Duke University, Donna Street, University of Dayton, Bruce Vivian, IFAC Head of Education. Photo... - Workshop on Applied Mathematics
On May 17-19, 2024 the Department of Applied Mathematics from ASE's Faculty of Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics organized a workshop at ASE's "Ion Gh. Rosca" Training Center Complex in Predeal. Photo gallery... - ASE Job&Internship Fair 2024
On May 15, 2024, ASE's Palace hosts the 9th Job&Internship Fair organized by ASE and the Alumni ASE Association, the Students' Union of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies - USASE, the Association of Faculties of Economics from Romania (AFER) and ASE's Foundation. Students and graduates have the opportunity to meet and discuss with representatives of more than 40 companies attending the event. Poster... - ASE's team wins the gold medal at the National University Chess Championship!
ASE's team dominated the National University Championship held in Timisoara on May 10-12, 2024, with 11.5 points ahead over the next university (the equivalent of 11 games won and one draw).
In the individual competition, ASE's students Alessia Ciolacu and David Gavrilescu won the gold medals in the women's and men's events, while Andrei Dolana won the bronze medal in the men's blitz event.
As a result, ASE's team is to represent Romania at the European Universities Championships, which will take place on July 12-24 in Debrecen-Miskolc, Hungary. ASE's team consisted of: David Gavrilescu, Andrei-Theodor Dolana, Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu, Alexandra-Ioana Patru, Anamaria Rata, Andreea-Alexandra Schiopu, Alexia-Iuliana Marin, Robert-Alexandru Panait, Colin Grigorescu, Ion Vornicescu. Congratulations! - ASE in Metaranking 2023
ASE continues its ascending trend, being ranked 8th in the Metaranking 2023 - the annual official classification of higher education institutions, released on May 8, 2024 by the Ministry of Education. The classification comprises 28 out of the 52 Romanian state universities, evaluated on the latter's presence in international rankings recognized by the International Ranking Expert Group, Inventory of International Rankings (IREG). - The White Night of Universities
On May 17, 2024, the Institute of Financial Studies, the Financial Supervision Authority and the Bucharest University of Economic Studies organize the White Night of Universities - an event dedicated to university and high schools students.
The event is hosted between 17:30-23:30h by ASE's Faculty of Finance and Banking - at the Paul Bran Building on 5-7 Mihail Moxa Street. Access is free of charge; the event program includes a series of financial literacy edutainment activities, meetings with personalities from different fields of the business and professional environment, personal development trainings, presentations of various career development opportunities etc. - International Week in ASE 2024
On May 8-10, 2024, ASE's International Relations Division organizes the 9th International Week in ASE, in hybrid format. The event program includes round tables, workshops, guest lectures, debates on various topics related to higher education internationalization. Event poster... Event program... - Conferences organized by ASE's Faculties in May 2024
- May 10-11: the 25th Conference of the Romanian Society of Probability and Statistics, organized in Timisoara by SPSR, ASE, the Romanian Academy and the Politehnica University of Timisoara. Website: https://spsr.ase.ro/spsr2024/;
- May 15-17: the 46th Annual Congress of the European Accounting Association, organized in Bucharest by ASE's Faculty of Accounting and Management Information Systems. Website: https://eaa-online.org/congress-2024/;
- May 17: the 17th International Conference on "Perspectives of Banking and Financial Law", organized by ASE's Faculty of Law. Website: https://drept.ase.ro/cercetare/conferinteinternationale/;
- May 22: the Conference on "Economic Convergence in European Union. Sustainable development: trend or necessity?" (ECEU 2024), organized by ASE's Faculty of Theoretical and Applied Economics. Website: https://economie.ase.ro/conferinta-eceu-2024/;
- May 23-24: the International Conference on "Informatics in Economy" - IE 2024, organized by the Department of Economic Informatics and Cybernetics from ASE's Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics. Website: https://www.conferenceie.ase.ro/;
- May 25-26: the International Conference on Finance and Banking FIBA 2024, organized by ASE's Faculty of Finance and Banking. Website: https://fin.ase.ro/fiba2024/index.asp.
- DNSC-ASE Partnership
On April 25, 2024, a Delegation from the Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) was received by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector, and members of the University's management team. On the occasion, a partnership agreement was signed by DNSC and ASE, with participants exploring inter-institutional cooperation opportunities in the field of cyber security. Discussions focused on internships for ASE?s students at DNSC, the participation of DNSC experts as invited lecturers for classes organized by ASE's faculties, the accessing of European funds for joint projects, with a view to enhancing the cooperation and impact of the two partners in the economic field. This partnership agreement not only offers immediate advantages to the students and parties involved, but it also impacts society at large, contributing to the formation of highly skilled labor force, as well as the enhancement of cyber security and of sustainable economic development. Photo gallery... - BNR - ASE Annual Conference
On April 23, 2024, the BNR-ASE Annual Conference was held at the National Bank of Romania (BNR). This year's topic was "Perspectives on the development of the Romanian Banking Sector". The event was opened by Academician PhD Prof. Mugur Isarescu, Governor of BNR, and PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, Rector of ASE. - ASE's presence at the Reunion of the Universitaria Consortium
On April 18-20, 2024, a Delegation from ASE participated in the Reunion of the Universitaria Consortium, hosted by the "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iasi (UAIC). ASE's Delegation was led by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, Rector, who made an address during the opening session, and PhD Prof. Gheorghe Hurduzeu, President of the University's Senate, and comprised vice-rectors and other members of the University's management team, as well as of the staff union. Panel discussions focused on current issues in higher education, contributions to the recognition of performance, the consolidation and development of educational policies in Romanian universities. The event was attended by representatives of the nine Romanian universities which are members of the Consortium. Photo gallery... (Photo credit - UAIC) - ASE's participation in the AACSB International Conference & Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
On April 15-19, 2024, a Delegation from ASE participates in the AACSB International Conference & Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The Delegation comprises PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International Relations, and PhD Prof. Liviu Cotfas, Director of International Relations. The event brings together over 1300 representatives of business educators from over 60 countries. On this occasion, ASE's delegation is to visit the University of Georgia and have meetings with the Vice president for International relations, the dean of the College of Business and the dean of the School of Public and International Affairs. - ASE's Delegation at Swansea University, Great Britain
On April 10-12, 2024, PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, vice-rector for International relations, is paying a working visit to Swansea University, Great Britain, the host of the Annual Conference of the European University Association (EUA). The program of the visit included meetings and discussions with representatives of Swansea University: Prof. Judith Lamie - Vice-rector for International relations, Prof Fiona Jordan - International Relation Director - School of Management, and Prof. Helen Griffith - Vice-rector for Research. Discussions focused on topics related to: collaboration in the field of scientific research with a view to participating in the EU's Horizon Europe funding program, organizing a future summer school, opportunities for organizing a dual degree study program, joint supervision of Doctoral theses building on the models both institutions already have, the participation of Swansea University academics as invited speakers at the conferences organized by ASE, providing mutual support in view of obtaining AACSB accreditation by both universities. Photo gallery... - ASE in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
The Bucharest University of Economic Studies continues to be present in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, released on April 10, 2024. ASE is included in the field of Social Sciences and Management, ranked 1st in Romania and 401-450th overall in the field of Economics and Econometrics, as well as 601-620th overall in the field of Business and Management. Details... - Order of "Industrial and Commercial Merit" in the rank of Commander
The Bucharest University of Economic Studies received the Order of "Industrial and Commercial Merit" in the rank of Commander, awarded by the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, on the occasion of the Financial Education Day, as a sign of appreciation for ASE's special merits and contribution to the promotion of economic and financial education, by disseminating specific knowledge and developing responsible economic behaviors. The ceremony took place on April 11, 2024, during the second edition of the "Financial Education Forum" Conference, on the topic of "Digital safety of users of financial products and services", held at the National Bank of Romania. PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector, received the "Industrial and Commercial Merit" Order in the rank of Commander on behalf of the university. Prof. Istudor also delivered a presentation during the ensuing conference. Photo gallery... - European Week 2024
On April 22-26, 2024, ASE co-organizes the European Week 2024, in cooperation with leading higher education institutions - Estonian Business School, HEC Paris, HEC Debats, Kozminski University, POLIMI School of Management, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, TUM School of Management, TUM Speakers Series and Vlerick Business School. Details... Video... - ASE at the 2024 EUA Annual Conference
On April 10-12, PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, ASE's Vice-rector for International Relations, participates in the 2024 Annual Conference of the European University Association - EUA), hosted by the University of Swansea, Great Britain. This year's topic is "Universities in Europe: integrity in a time of change", aiming to examine the capacity of European universities to cope with change and shape societal transformations, while remaining true to their core character, values and missions. Prof. Profiroiu's program includes visiting Swansea University, founded in 1920, and participation in academic cooperation activities, organized by the UNICA Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe. - Conferral Ceremony of the Honorary Title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Mr. Alain Juppe
On April 5, 2024, ASE conferred the Honorary Title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Mr. Alain Juppe, former Prime-minister of France, in recognition for his exceptional merits in France and Europe. The Ceremony was part of the anniversary events occasioned by the celebration of 111 years since the establishment of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. Photo gallery... - Conferral Ceremony for the "Virgil Madgearu" Academic Merit with Gold Medal to PhD Prof. Ioana Crenguta Leaua
On April 3, 2024, the Bucharest University of Economic Studies conferred the "Virgil Madgearu" Academic Merit with Gold Medal to PhD Prof. Ioana Crenguta Leaua, professor at ASE's Faculty of Law, a prominent personality on International Commercial Law and International Arbitration, for her contribution to enhancing the University's prestige at national and international level and the development of higher education in Romania. Photo gallery...
- 111 Years of Academic Excellence at ASE!
During the first week of April 2024, the Bucharest University of Economic Studies celebrates 111th years since its establishment by Royal Decree on April 6, 1913, under the name of the Academy of High Commercial and Industrial Studies. Vivat, Crescat, Floreat! Anniversary program... - Conference on "Insurance. Current and Future Policies"
On March 28, 2024, ASE's Aula Magna hosted the Conference entitled "Insurance. Current and Future Policies", organized by ASE in partnership with the Association for Economic and Social Studies and Forecasts (ASPES) and the Financial Supervision Authority (ASF). The plenary session was opened by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector and benefited from the participation of government representatives and insurance experts. - ASE's Faculties' Deans for the 2024-2029 mandate
On March 27, 2024, ASE's University's Senate validated the newly elected Deans of ASE's Faculties for the 2024-2029 mandate. Congratulations and success to the entire team! Deans... - Free of charge courses in Macroeconomics
During the second semester of the current academic year, ASE's Management team offers first year students the opportunity to participate in free of charge extracurricular courses in Macroeconomics. The courses are scheduled between March 29 - May 24 on the blended learning platform. - Workshop on Economic Policy
On March 21, 2024, ASE hosted the first workshop organized as part of the project entitled "Place-based Economic Policy in the EU's Periphery - fundamental research in collaborative development and local resilience. Projections for Romania and Moldova - PEPER", financed by the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience, Component 9, I8, CF 275/2022. The event was opened by PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International relations, PhD Prof. Andre Torre, Universite Paris-Saclay, project director, and Dr. Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova. Photo gallery... - Workshop - Duncan Wardle in ASE
On March 19, 2024, starting 10h, ASE's Aula Magna hosts the workshop delivered by Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney. To register, please fill in the form... Event poster... Details on the invited speaker are available here... - Contest for pupils organized by ASE
On April 1-5, 2024, ASE in partnership with the "A. D. Xenopol" Economic College and the "Tudor Vianu" National College of Computer Science organize the 10th Interdisciplinary Economics Contest for High School Pupils entitled "Today's Pupils, Tomorrow's Professionals". The contest includes Training Firm Fairs and Essay Competitions and is open to participants from high schools and national colleges throughout the country, and it is included in the National Olympiad Calendar. - Painting exhibition in ASE's Palace
On March 1- April 30, 2024, the "Cecilia Cutescu Storck" Art Gallery from ASE's Palace hosts the Painting exhibition entitled "Motherhood", with works by artist Mioara Mitu, curator Florentin Gabriel Niculescu. The exhibition displays 76 paintings, on dedicated to female figures, a topic dear to the artist. Photo gallery... - Visit to ASE
On March 6, 2024, ASE received the visit of an official Delegation from the University of Hyogo (Japan) comprising PhD Prof. Makoto Kosaka, President, and PhD Prof. Carmen Sapunaru-Tamas, President's advisor on International relations. The Delegation was welcomed by PhD Prof. Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International relations, and discussions focused on cooperation opportunities for our two universities, especially joint projects to be undertaken under the aegis of the satellite office which the Japanese university is to open in ASE. The Delegation also met with members of ASE's Division for International relations and ASE's Centre for Japanese Studies. Photo gallery... - ASE's New management team
ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, appointed the Vice-rectors and presented the managerial team for 2024 - 2029 mandate before the University's Senate, as follows: - PhD Associate prof. Ionela Costica, Vice-rector for Education
- PhD Prof. Dorel Paraschiv, Vice-rector for Liaison with the social and business environment, cooperation with students
- PhD Prof. Paul Pocatilu, Vice-rector for Development of the IT infrastructure and logistics
- PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International Relations
- PhD Prof. Alina Dima, Vice-rector for Scientific research, development and innovation
- PhD Prof. Nicu Marcu, Vice-rector for Economic and Financial Management
- PhD Prof. Dan Gabriel Dumitrescu, Vice-rector for Management of human resources and European funds
- Study visit from University of Hyogo
On March 4-6, 2024, ASE receives the visit of a group of 20 Japanese students and 3 academic staff members from the University of Hyogo, ASE's partner. The program includes activities jointly undertaken with ASE students, as part of the Global Leader Education Program (GLEP) of the Japanese university.
The program of the Japanese Delegation includes meetings with PhD Prof. Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International relations, with the members of ASE's Centre for Japanese Studies, academics and students from the Bachelor's program in Applied Modern Languages organized by ASE's Faculty of International Business and Economics, as well as students enrolled in the optional Japanese language course. Visitors participate in joint academic and cultural activities, to get to familiarized our university and life in Bucharest. Photo gallery...
Congratulations and success to the entire team! Photo gallery...
- PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor - confirmed as Rector of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies
PhD Professor Nicolae Istudor was confirmed as Rector of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies by Ministerial Order No. 3923 issued on February 28, 2024, for a five-year mandate starting from March 5, 2024.
Prof. Istudor was re-elected as Rector of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies on February 22, 2024, with 84.62% of the votes expressed by the voters from ASE's academic community who participated in the electoral process in large numbers - i.e. a voter turnout of 87.05% was registered. During its Extraordinary Meeting of February 28, ASE's University's Senate unanimously validated the result of the voting process for the election of ASE's Rector.
Prof. Istudor has been ASE's Rector and authorizing officer since 2016, previously acting as a Vice-rector between 2008-2016. Photo gallery... - ASE's team winner of the "MATTEI DOGAN" Award
On February 27, 2024, ASE's team comprising PhD Associate prof. Simona Oprea and PhD Prof. Adela Bara was bestowed the prestigious "MATTEI DOGAN" Award during the Romanian Research Gala 2024, at the Social Sciences and Economics Sections. ASE's researchers were awarded the Grand Trophy and a prize amounting to 300000 ron.
The Romanian Research Gala is an initiative of the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitization, to promote exceptional results in Romanian research; it grants 300000 ron to each of the most important 11 science and technology projects undertaken by the country's leading researchers.
ASE also recognized the merits of Prof. Oprea and Bara by bestowing each of them the Researcher of the Year Award at ASE's Gala of Excellence, an award granted as a token of ASE's aim at stimulating and acknowledging quality scientific research. Congratulations! Photo gallery... - Conference entitled "The Role of MIKTA in a Challenging World"
On February 29, 2024, ASE's Aula Magna hosts the Conference entitled "The Role of MIKTA in a Challenging World" organized by ASE's Faculty of International Business and Economics and the Embassies in Bucharest of the MIKTA group - Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Turkey and Australia. Speakers: H.E. Mr. Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia in Bucharest, H.E. Mr. Amparo Erendira Anguiano Rodriguez, Ambassador of the United Mexican States in Bucharest, H.E. Mr. Kap-soo Rim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Bucharest, H.E. Mr. Ozgur Kivanc Altan, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye in Bucharest, PhD Prof. Clara Volintiru and PhD Associate prof. Roxana Voicu Dorobantu, ASE. Moderator: PhD Associate prof. Roxana Voicu Dorobantu. Event poster... - ASE - member of the WELLBEING ACADEMY Consortium
ASE is a member of the Wellbeing Academy Consortium dedicated to students' mental health and wellbeing, coordinated by Harvard Medical School and UBBMed Romania under the aegis of the World Health Organization. Details... - Conferences organized by ASE's Faculties in March 2024
March 21-23, 2024: The 18th International Conference on Business Excellence "Smart Solutions for a Sustainable Future", organized by the Society for Business Excellence and ASE's Faculty of Business Administration in Foreign Languages in partnership with the Faculty of Agrifood and Environmental Economics and the Faculty of International Business and Economics; website: https://bizexcellence.ro/icbe-conference/. - Admission to ASE's MBA programs 2024
ASE has launched registrations for the MBA Master's programs organized by the Faculty of Bucharest Business School: the "Romanian-Canadian MBA (in English)" organized by ASE in partnership with Universite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM), Canada, (website: https: //canadian-mba.ro/, e-mail address: office@canadian-mba.ro), the "Romanian-French MBA - INDE (in English)" organized by ASE in collaboration with Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers (CNAM) Paris (website: https://inde.ro/, e-mail address: inde@ase.ro), the "MBA in Energy (in English)" organized by ASE (website: https://energy.fabiz.ase.ro/, e-mail address: office@bbs.ase.ro). Details regarding the admission process can be found in the Admission Methodology for Master's programs - information in English and information in Romanian. - Congratulations to all colleagues who passed the public recruitment exams for academic positions!
On February 19, 2024, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Gheorghe Hurduzeu, President of the University's Senate, and other members of the Board of Trustees, congratulated the colleagues who passed the public recruitment exams at the end of the first semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Out of them, 12 became Professors, 20 - Associate professors, 16 - Assistant professors and 12 - Teaching Assistants. ASE's management team expressed their congratulations and wishes for a successful and rewarding teaching and research career in ASE. Photo gallery... - Graduation Ceremony in ASE's Aula Magna
On February 15, 2024, ASE's Aula Magna hosted the Graduation Ceremony for students completing the Postgraduate professional training program for Customs experts, undertaken by ASE in partnership with the Romanian Customs Authority. The ceremony was attended by program alumni, PhD Prof. Dorel Mihai Paraschiv - Vice-rector for Liaison with the social and business environment and cooperation with students and program director, as well as by Mr. Alexandru Ioan Dudu, Vice-president of the Romanian Customs Authority. Photo gallery... - Admission to ASE 2024 Campaign
ASE continues the Admission 2024 Campaign by participating in Educational Fairs, visiting colleges and high schools and welcoming groups of pupils to its campus. Interested future candidates are provided with details on the Educational Offer for Bachelor's studies, the admission procedure, student and professional opportunities. Photo gallery... - "Becoming a leader", Fourth Edition
On February 12-16, 2024, ASE and its partners from the business environment organize the fourth edition of the program entitled "Becoming a Leader". This innovative program aims at developing young professionals' leadership skills and for successful careers. This edition is coordinated by Dorel Mihai Paraschiv, ASE's Vice-rector for Liaison with the business environment and cooperation with students, Mariana Gheorghe, Former Chief Executive Officer OMV Petrom SA, Serban Toader, Former Senior Partner KPMG, and benefits from the input of key trainers from the academic and business environments. Photo gallery... - Visit to ASE
On February 9, 2024, PhD Prof. Marius Constantin Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International Relations, received the visit of a Delegation from International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA), Canada. The Delegation comprised Nicholas Remillard - Chief Executive Officer and Francisca Insulza - Vice president, Partner Relations and Strategic Growth. Discussions focused on the organization of an event for foreign investors, with ASE acting as partner. Photo gallery... - Inter-semestrial holiday
On February 12 - 18, 2024, the academic calendar stipulates the inter-semestrial holiday for students and academic staff members. Enjoy your holiday! - ASE among the top 10% universities in the world, according to Webometrics - Ranking Web of Universities 2024
According to Webometrics - Ranking Web of Universities 2024, published in January 2024, the Bucharest University of Economic Studies is ranked among the top 10% universities in the world, being ranked 1095th overall (from 11989 institutions). ASE continues its ascending trend at national level, being ranked 3rd in Romania (from 102 institutions evaluated), and 432nd in Europe (from 6009 institutions). The ranking is elaborated by Cybermetrics, Spain - https://www.webometrics.info/en/world. Press release... - Visit to ASE
On February 7, 2024, PhD Prof. Marius Constantin Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International relations, had a working meeting with his counterpart, Prof. Judith Lamie, form Swansea University, UK, ranked 233rd at world level by Times Higher Education. Discussions focused on the initiation of a partnership between ASE and the British university, and mutual assistance in the AACSB accreditation process. Photo gallery... - Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) at ASE
Learn More about the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) at ASE, recognized through the HR Excellence in Research Award bestowed by the European Commission to institutions aligning with the European Charter for Researchers.
For further details, explore cercetare.ase.ro and delve into our commitment to continuous improvement in human resource management, in accordance with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Our university was honored with the "HR Excellence in Research" distinction on September 7, 2020, reflecting our unwavering dedication to fostering an environment conducive to research excellence. - ASE's Board of Trustees' Newsletter - October-December 2023
The October-December 2023 issue of ASE's Board of Trustees' Newsletter can be read here...
- Newly elected President of ASE's University's Senate
On January 31, 2024, the new University's Senate of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, elected PhD Prof. Gheorghe Hurduzeu as its President for the 2024-2029 mandate. Prof. Hurduzeu holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from ASE (1987-1992), a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Bucharest (1991-1995), and a Doctoral Degree in Economics (1994-1998) from ASE. He has been an academic staff member with ASE's Faculty of International Business and Economics since 2005, has held various managerial positions at institutional level, and has worked for various national bodies as a researcher, lawyer or adviser on economic issues. Photo gallery... - Erasmus+ Educational Offer
ASE's International Relations Department published the Erasmus+ Educational Offer for the 2024-2025 academic year. Registrations are open between February 5-16! The Educational Offer is available here... - 2024 Admission to ASE Campaign
During January 29 - February 2, ASE organized the 2024 Admission to ASE Campaign, during which representatives of the Marketing and Communication Office visited 29 colleges and high schools in Bucharest. During the meetings with the high school students and their teachers, ASE's representatives presented details on the Admission contest and the Bachelor's educational offer for the 2024 Admission contest, and also distributed informative materials to support future candidates at ASE. - Delegation from Azerbaijan to ASE
On January 26, 2024, PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-Rector for International Relations, had a meeting with his counterpart, Prof. Bakhtiyar Badalov, Vice-Rector at Azerbaijan Technical University, and other representatives of the guest university. Discussions revolved around the interest of the Azerbaijani side to collaborate with our university for MBA programs in the energy field, as well as for joint research projects. Photo gallery... - ASE - member of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
In January 2024, ASE became an institutional member of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). ASE aims to continue its efforts towards establishing a national network - SDSN Romania, to reunite institutions interested in knowledge development for sustainable development in Romania, namely universities, research institutes, and non-governmental organizations. SDSN membership gives us the opportunity to be in contact with globally recognized experts in the field of sustainable development, to develop new partnerships for research, development of solutions or substantiation of public policies, to promote our activities at high visibility events and to identify and access complementary sources of funding. - Newly elected President of USASE
Doctoral student Claudia Maria Miu, Alumna of ASE's Faculty of Marketing, is the new President of the Students' Union of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (USASE) and the new student representative in ASE's Board of Trustees. May her activity be successful! We thank Doctoral student Andra Mecu, former President of USASE for the achievements obtained during her mandate! Photo gallery... - ASE's Rector - Awarded the Excellence Award for Academic Management
On January 23, 2024, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, was bestowed the Excellence Award for Academic Management during the event entitled "One Thought: Romania", the 4th edition of the Excellence Gala "Together We Protect Romania". The event was hosted by the Royal Palace on the occasion of the 165th Anniversary since the Union of the Romanian Principalities. During the event, awards were bestowed to outstanding personalities, acting as models of good practice and providing solutions and ideas for overcoming the multiple crises of these last years, from the following fields: national defense, diplomacy, energy, medicine, industry, agriculture, education and research, finance, culture and sport, entrepreneurship, digitization and cyber security, construction and infrastructure, transport. The event was organized by the MediaUno Press Group, the Department for Sustainable Development, the National Institute of Statistics and the MediaUno Association. Photo gallery... - Visit to ASE
On January 22, 2024, PhD Prof Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector, and PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International Relations, received the visit of the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Romania, His Excellency Mr. Ozgur Kivanc Altan. Photo gallery... - ASE - in the jury of the "Best Managed Companies" competition
On January 18, 2024, PhD Prof. Dorel Mihai Paraschiv, Vice-rector for Liaison with the social and business environment and cooperation with students, represented our university, as a jury member for the second edition of the "Best Managed Companies" competition. Discussions revolved around the four pillars analyzed by the program - strategy, culture and commitment, innovation and resources, governance and financial aspects. This competition evaluates the performances of Romanian entrepreneurial businesses and awards were bestowed to the best performing companies. Photo gallery... (credit: Ziarul Financiar). - ASE at Seoul International Seminar
On January 18-19, 2024, PhD Prof. Marius Profiroiu, Vice-Rector for International Relations, represented ASE at the international seminar "New Weberian State as a Model for Reform and Reform of Current Models", organized by the Seoul National University, under the coordination of professors Tobin Im, from Seoul National University, and Geert Bouckaert, from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. Prof. Profiroiu delivered a keynote speech entitled "Towards a New Public Governance: The challenges of designing coherent public administration reform". Debates focused on the role of the state and pf and the market in the "New Weberian model". Prof. Profiroiu presented the case of Romania, where there are elements of New Public Management, and the traditional model of public administration, as well as the challenges related to the changes needed in the current national context. Ten case studies were presented for 10 countries, including Romania. Photo gallery... - Meeting of ASE's University's Senate
On January 17, 2024, the Aula Magna hosted the final meeting of the members of ASE's University's Senate in office during 2020-2024. For 4 years, the Board of Trustees and the University's Senate have successfully overcome all great challenges, beginning with the pandemic period; they have worked together for the smooth running of the University's activities and its development on multiple levels, which led to outstanding achievements for the University and its academic community, both at national and at international level. At the end of the meeting, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, thanked the President of the University's Senate, PhD Prof. Dumitru Miron, for his entire activity in this position and bestowed him the ASE 110 Anniversary Trophy. Prof. Istudor also expressed his appreciation for the work of the chairmen of the University's Senate Committees and of all senators. Photo gallery... - Scientific events 2024
Throughout 2024, 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. - Meeting with the business environment in ASE
On January 11, 2024, ASE held a meeting between the University's management team and representatives of the business environment, to discuss about the procedure for the initiation of an MBA program in the field of Economics of Education, for directors of educational units, civil servants and employees of institutions directly subordinated or related to the Ministry of Education. ASE was represented by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor - Rector, PhD Prof. Dorel Mihai Paraschiv - Vice-rector for Liaison with the social and business environment and cooperation with students, PhD Prof. Roxana Sarbu - Vice-rector for Education, PhD Assoc. prof. Vasile Alecsandru Strat - Dean of ASE's Bucharest Business School, PhD Assoc. prof. Tanase Stamule - Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration in foreign languages, and PhD Prof. Cristina Dragoi - Director of the Division for Liaison with the Business Environment. Participants from the business environment: representatives of Ernst & Young: Mr. Bogdan Ion - Country Managing Partner Romania & Moldova, Ms. Adriana Tabac - Associate Director and Mr. Andrei Radu - Assistant Director, and representatives of the World Bank: Ms. Alina Sava - Education Specialist and Mr. Catalin Pauna - Senior Economist. Photo gallery... - Completion of postgraduate course
On January 11, 2024, ASE's "Virgil Madgearu" Room hosted the meeting occasioned by the successful completion of the postgraduate course on "Specialization in Financial Investigations and Economic Crime". Trainees were congratulated for the results obtained by ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, and by other members of the university's management team. Photo gallery... - Conferral Ceremony of the Honorary Title of Doctor Honoris Causa
On January 17, 2024, ASE's Aula Magna hosts the Conferral Ceremony for the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa to PhD Professor Tudorel Toader, Rector of "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iasi awarded by ASE's University's Senate following the proposal of the Faculty of Law. Poster... - Guided tour of ASE
On January 8, 2024, the University resumed the guided tours offered to prospective candidates. ASE received the first visit this year - 90 students from the "George Cosbuc" Bilingual National College from Bucharest, accompanied by teaching staff. The students and teachers were welcomed in the Aula Magna, where they received information about the Educational offer of ASE's faculties, details about the admission process, about educational and professional opportunities, as well as about study mobility abroad. The students visited the university campus, amphitheaters, the library, sports halls, and were involved in Q&A sessions with representatives of the Marketing and Communications Office. Photo gallery... - Teaching activities start again!
On the January 8, 2024, teaching activities for Bachelor's and Master's degree programs start again. The exam session of the first semester takes place between January 22 and February 11. May we all have a successful New Year and first exam session for the current academic year!