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Academic programs
We offer degree programs in public health at Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD levels in both English and Romanian. Our programs combine rigorous academic training with practical experience, research integration, and international collaboration.
Bachelor's programs
Bachelor's in Public Health
First English-taught undergraduate program in Central & Eastern Europe
- Research-integrated learning
- International exchanges available
Program overview
A rigorously structured academic curriculum that acquaints students with the Public Health field, starting with the basic knowledge and offering, along the way, the possibility of a deeper understanding of specific areas of interest.
This is a specially designed program in which theoretical knowledge is inextricably linked with practical activities. We offer an academic program that provides support and advice across all aspects of your academic work, complemented by innovative teaching and learning practices.
What you'll learn
Core areas — an interdisciplinary approach across five major fields:
Skills you'll develop:
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Research methodology and data analysis
- Public health program design and evaluation
- Health communication and advocacy
- Community engagement and intervention strategies
Why this program?
Research-integrated learning
1 in 3 students is involved in research projects during their studies.
Dedicated mentorship
Work with supportive professors who bring diverse experience and professionalism.
Theory meets practice
Theoretical knowledge is inextricably linked with practical activities.
International opportunities
Study abroad scholarships, international internships, and exchange programs.
Who should apply
This program is for you if:
- You're passionate about improving population health and preventing disease
- You want to work at the intersection of healthcare, policy, and community engagement
- You're interested in a career that makes a tangible difference in people's lives
- You value interdisciplinary learning and collaborative work
Student profile
Career paths
Public Health is a new and exciting field that offers a wide range of job opportunities. Public health is about preventing health problems before they happen.
Questions about this program?
contact@publichealth.ro | 0264-431-505 (press 2), interior 6207
Licență în Servicii și Politici de Sănătate Publică
Primul program de licență în sănătate publică din România
- Învățare integrată cu cercetarea
- Oportunități de schimb internațional
Prezentare generală
Un curriculum academic structurat riguros care familiarizează studenții cu domeniul Sănătății Publice, pornind de la cunoștințele de bază și oferind pe parcurs posibilitatea unei înțelegeri mai profunde asupra unor domenii specifice de interes.
Acesta este un program special conceput să combine cunoștințele teoretice cu activitățile practice.
Ce vei învăța
Domenii principale:
Competențe pe care le vei dezvolta:
- Gândire critică și abilități analitice
- Metodologie de cercetare și analiză a datelor
- Proiectarea și evaluarea programelor de sănătate publică
- Comunicare în sănătate și advocacy
- Implicare comunitară și strategii de intervenție
De ce acest program?
Învățare integrată cu cercetarea
1 din 3 studenți sunt implicați în proiecte de cercetare în timpul studiilor.
Mentorat dedicat
Profesori dedicați care aduc o gamă largă de experiențe și profesionalism.
Teoria întâlnește practica
Cunoștințele teoretice sunt legate de activitățile practice pe tot parcursul curriculumului.
Oportunități internaționale
Burse de studiu în străinătate, stagii internaționale și programe de schimb.
Cine ar trebui să aplice
- Ești pasionat/ă de îmbunătățirea sănătății populației și prevenirea bolilor
- Vrei să lucrezi la intersecția dintre sănătate, politici și implicare comunitară
- Ești interesat/ă de o carieră care face o diferență tangibilă în viața oamenilor
- Prețuiești învățarea interdisciplinară și munca colaborativă
Profilul studentului
Perspective de carieră
Sănătatea Publică este un domeniu nou în România, care oferă multe oportunități de angajare.
Întrebări despre acest program?
Contact academic: Raluca Pașca (raluca.pasca@ubbcluj.ro)
Întrebări generale: contact@publichealth.ro | 0264-431-505 (press 2), interior 6207
Master's programs
Master's in Public Health (MPH)
Advanced training for public health professionals and researchers
- 4 areas of concentration
- Project-based evaluation
Program overview
Our MPH Program provides an exciting opportunity for public health professionals and others interested in the field to obtain a Master's Degree in Public Health. We provide a strong academic foundation in the core disciplines of public health through advanced and elective coursework.
Our MPH offers planned areas of concentration across 4 main domains, with optional courses that help students select their desired subjects, so that, at the end of the program, their specialization on a specific track is even more precise.
Areas of concentration
Health Policy & Management
Health systems, policy analysis, healthcare management, strategic planning
Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Advanced statistical methods, epidemiological research, data analysis
Social & Behavioral Health
Health behavior change, community interventions, health promotion
Environmental Health
Environmental health assessment, occupational health, climate and health
Why this program?
Focus on transversal skills
Your best opportunity to develop grant-writing skills alongside core public health competencies.
Project-based learning
Students are evaluated based on projects as part of their coursework, not traditional exams.
International perspective
Experiences beyond the classroom: internships and international educational exchanges.
Research integration
Work alongside faculty on research projects funded by NIH, European Commission, and more.
Who should apply
- Healthcare professionals seeking advanced training in public health
- Bachelor's degree holders in public health, medicine, nursing, or related fields
- Professionals transitioning into public health from another sector
- Those interested in research, policy, or program management
Typical backgrounds:
Career paths
Questions about this program?
contact@publichealth.ro | 0264-431-505 (press 2), interior 6207
Master în Politici de Sănătate și Management Sanitar (MPSMS)
Pregătirea specialiștilor în administrarea sistemului de sănătate
- Experți naționali și internaționali
- Competențe practice
Prezentare generală
Programul de studii la nivel master „Politici de Sănătate și Management Sanitar” oferit de Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai are ca obiectiv principal pregătirea specialiștilor în domeniul politicilor de sănătate, precum și al administrării și managementului în sistemul de sănătate — public și privat.
Programul adoptă o abordare inovatoare, în care cursurile sunt susținute de experți la nivel național și internațional, asigurând o pregătire la standarde ridicate și orientată către nevoile actuale ale sistemului de sănătate.
Curriculum
Semestrul 1
- Organizarea sistemelor de sănătate (7 ECTS)
- Metode și tehnici de cercetare (7 ECTS)
- Politici de sănătate (7 ECTS)
- Servicii de sănătate (7 ECTS)
- Opțional: Inovație în serviciile de sănătate / Epidemiologie (2 ECTS)
Semestrul 2
- Managementul instituțiilor publice de sănătate (6 ECTS)
- Sănătate publică (6 ECTS)
- Determinanți sociali ai sănătății (6 ECTS)
- Planificare strategică și marketing (6 ECTS)
- Practică profesională (3 ECTS)
- Opțional: Biostatistică / Etică în sănătate (3 ECTS)
Semestrul 3
- Managementul financiar al instituțiilor de sănătate (7 ECTS)
- Leadership în sistemul de sănătate (7 ECTS)
- Managementul resurselor umane (6 ECTS)
- Managementul spitalelor (6 ECTS)
- Opțional: Managementul proiectelor / Achiziții publice (4 ECTS)
Semestrul 4
- Managementul calității și siguranța pacientului (6 ECTS)
- Management informațional în sănătate (6 ECTS)
- Legislație în sănătate (6 ECTS)
- Pregătirea lucrării de disertație (6 ECTS)
- Practică profesională (3 ECTS)
- Opțional: Comunicare / Promovarea sănătății (3 ECTS)
De ce acest program?
Experți naționali și internaționali
Cursuri susținute de experți asigurând pregătire la standarde ridicate.
Orientat către nevoile actuale
Orientat către nevoile actuale ale sistemului de sănătate din România.
Competențe practice
Abilități practice pentru poziții de administrare și management în sănătate.
Practică profesională integrată
Două semestre de practică profesională pentru experiență hands-on.
Perspective de carieră
Întrebări despre acest program?
contact@publichealth.ro | 0264-431-505 (press 2), interior 6207
Doctoral programs
Doctoral studies in public health
Advance public health knowledge through rigorous research
- Doctoral studies in public health
- Close mentorship from internationally recognized faculty
Research areas
Program overview
The PhD Program in Public Health, offered within the Doctoral School of Administration and Public Policy at Babeș-Bolyai University, prepares the next generation of public health researchers and leaders. Our doctoral program provides rigorous research training in public health sciences, combining advanced methodological preparation with close faculty mentorship on cutting-edge research projects.
Doctoral students work alongside internationally recognized faculty who lead research projects funded by prestigious agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), European Commission, and other national and international funding organizations.
Research areas
Health systems and policy
Workforce research, systems strengthening, healthcare management, policy analysis
Maternal and child health
Pregnancy outcomes, infant health, maternal interventions, perinatal care
Injury and violence prevention
Road safety, gender-based violence, occupational injuries, community safety
Health workforce research
Human resources, workforce planning, retention strategies, medical education
Behavioral health interventions
Health behavior change, smoking cessation, mHealth, implementation science
Global health
International health systems, health disparities, capacity building
Why this program?
Integration with funded research
Work on active projects funded by NIH, European Commission, and other agencies.
Close faculty mentorship
Personalized guidance from leaders with extensive international research networks.
International collaboration
Partnerships with Johns Hopkins, Michigan State, University of Iowa, and leading European universities.
Diverse supervisory expertise
Choose from 10 doctoral co-supervisors spanning health policy, behavioral health, injury prevention, and more.
Admission process
Domain: Administrative Sciences (Științe administrative)
Admission components:
- Written specialty examination (scale 1-10)
- Interview (scale 1-10): research interests (50%) + dissertation proposal quality (50%)
Final grade: arithmetic mean of both examination scores.
Requirements:
- Master's degree
- Strong academic record
- Research proposal aligned with faculty expertise
- Language proficiency (Romanian or English)
- Letters of recommendation
Funding opportunities:
- State-funded positions (locuri bugetate) — tuition-free with monthly stipend
- Tuition-based positions (locuri cu taxă)
- Research assistantships on funded projects
Career paths
Academic careers
- Faculty positions at universities
- Research scientists at academic medical centers
- Postdoctoral research fellowships
Research institutions
- Principal investigators
- Senior researchers at national institutes
- Research directors at think tanks
International organizations
- Technical advisors at WHO, UNICEF, World Bank
- Research positions at international NGOs
- Global health consultants
Government & policy
- Health policy analysts and advisors
- Directors of public health research
- Strategic planning roles
Program director
Prof. Cătălin Baba — baba@fspac.ro
Doctoral School: dap@fspac.ro
General: contact@publichealth.ro | 0264-431-505 (press 2), interior 6207
Applications: admitere.ubbcluj.ro
Global Health Program & Summer Schools
The Global Health Program offers international students 4-week minimum research internships working on our ongoing projects. We also offer specialized summer schools and short-term training programs throughout the year.
What you get:
Coordinator
Dr. Ruxandra Simonescu-Colan
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