The historic ASE building on Piața Romană, Bucharest — Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Bucharest University of Economic Studies — ASE
Overview & About
The most prestigious university for economics and business administration in Romania. It was founded on April 6, 1913 by royal decree under King Carol I, making it Romania's first institution of higher economic education.
Facilities, Heritage & Key Features
Key facts regarding academic heritage, clinical and research facilities, and quality standards
Founded on 6 April 1913 by royal decree under King Carol I; the first institution of higher economic education in Romania
13 research centers recognized by Romania's National Council of Scientific Research in Higher Education
Member of the "Universitaria Consortium" of elite Romanian universities
~23,300 students including 1,112 international students (per the QS TopUniversities profile — verify against the official site before publishing)
Degree Levels & Academic Programs
Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral programs offered at this institution
13 faculties including International Business, Law, Finance and Banking, Management and Marketing, Economic Informatics
Master's (2 years / 120 ECTS credits), Doctoral (minimum 3 years) — 25 programs taught in Romanian, English, French, or German
Rankings & Global Standing (Sourced)
Documented positions in recognized global ranking systems with direct source links
Economics & Econometrics: 351–400 band; Business & Management: 501–550 band (no overall QS WUR rank — subject rankings only)
801–1000 band; per the university, ranked #1 in Romania on THE for the 7th consecutive year
Tuition & Fees
Based on official publications for the 2026-2027 academic year
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tuition fee at Bucharest University of Economic Studies — ASE?
Tuition ranges across programs: Bachelor: €3,500, Bachelor Registration: €350, Master: €4,500, Master Registration: €450.
Is Bucharest University of Economic Studies — ASE's degree recognised in Iran?
For non-medical fields, the authority that evaluates foreign degrees in Iran is the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology — but the evaluation itself, and the list of approved universities, is handled and published by the Organization for Students Affairs (SAORG), not by the ministry directly. That list has three tiers: Group A (excellent), Group B (good), and Group C (average). When we checked that list on 13 September 2026, this university did not appear in the Romania section of the 2026 list. Only two Romanian universities appeared there, both in Group C. This university did appear in lists from earlier years; what has changed is the 2026 list. Please read that carefully, because misreading it is costly: 1. This finding concerns the 2026 list. What counts for any individual is the list for the year in which they started their studies. If you started at this university in an earlier year, your position is assessed against that year's list, not the 2026 one. 2. The list is republished every year in Esfand and can change again next year. 3. We are a guidance site, not an official authority, and what you read here is a dated snapshot. If your decision depends on this, check the list yourself at grad.saorg.ir before accepting an offer, and obtain a written determination from SAORG for your specific university, programme and degree level. Why we stress "before accepting": the same office states that it considers a university's standing at the time studies begin, and that any request to review that standing during your studies, or after you graduate, is not possible under any circumstances. If you do not check before you start, there is no way to fix it afterwards.
Are English-taught programs available at Bucharest University of Economic Studies — ASE?
Yes, English-taught and Romanian-taught degree programs are available with preparatory language year options. However, exact teaching languages vary by degree and department and should be confirmed directly with university admissions.
More Information & Admissions
Visit the official university portal for exact requirements and academic calendar.
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