Alexandru Ioan Cuza University

Name

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University

Legal name

Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza" din Iași

Website

https://uaic.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual/Hybrid International Short-Term Academic Programs (EDAIAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Student Academic & Personal Support (case management, referrals) (EDALANAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate graduate programs
• University research programs
• International student mobility
• Teacher training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Iasi

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Public Budget Slots): State-funded positions (locuri buget) allocated to Romanian citizens based on admission competition scores, funded by Ministry of Education
2. Tuition Fees (Fee-Paying Students): Revenue from students admitted on tuition-fee basis (locuri cu taxă) at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels
3. International Student Fees: Tuition revenue from international students including Romanian citizens abroad and foreign nationals
4. Erasmus+ and EU Program Funding: European Union funding through Erasmus+ program for student and staff mobility, exceeded 3.6 million euros for 2026-2027 academic year
5. Research Grants and Projects: National (PNCDI IV) and international (Horizon Europe) research funding

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UAIC is a public state university delivering comprehensive higher education from undergraduate through postdoctoral levels across 15 faculties and 229 study programs in fields including Biology, Chemistry, Law, Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, and Humanities. It also provides international mobility through Erasmus+, continuing education, teacher training/didactic certification, interdisciplinary research via the ICI institute and iTransfer technology transfer center, and operates supporting digital platforms for admissions, grading, e-learning, and online tuition payment.

Product overview

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (UAIC) is Romania's oldest university (founded 1860), operating as a comprehensive public higher education institution offering a multi-level portfolio of educational services. The university provides undergraduate (Licenta - 94 programs), graduate (Masterat - 135 programs), doctoral, and postdoctoral programs across 15 faculties. The portfolio includes digital service products: the e-Admitere online admission platform, GRADES electronic grade management system, Moodle-based e-learning, and online payment services. International offerings include Erasmus+ mobility programs and the EC2U European Universities alliance. Research and innovation services encompass the Interdisciplinary Research Institute (ICI), Technology Transfer Center (iTransfer), and various research stations. The university also provides continuing education, teacher training programs, summer schools, and virtual campus tours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study Programs (Licență, Masterat, Doctorat) Comprehensive higher education offerings across 15 faculties, including 94 bachelor's (Licență) programs, 135 master's (Masterat) programs, doctoral studies, and postdoctoral programs in fields such as Biology, Chemistry, Law, Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, History, Literature, Psychology, and Theology. Targeted at prospective students at all academic levels.
• Erasmus+ Mobility Programs International student and staff exchange programs enabling academic mobility across European universities, with KA131-HED and KA2/KA3 cooperation projects. Targeted at students seeking international academic experience and credit transfer.
• EC2U (European Campus of European Universities) Alliance Alliance of European universities enabling student exchanges, joint programs, and collaborative research across member institutions as part of the European Universities Initiative.
• Teacher Training and Didactic Grades Program Coordinates initial and continuing teacher training including pedagogical module certification (Level I and II), didactic grades (I and II), and professional development for pre-university educators. Targeted at in-service teachers seeking certification and career progression.
• Continuous Education Programs Professional development and continuing education through the Department of Continuous Training, Distance Learning, and Part-time Education (DFCIDIFR). Targeted at working professionals seeking continuing education credentials.
• International Research Collaboration Research services including the Interdisciplinary Research Institute (ICI), Technology Transfer Center (iTransfer), patent portfolio management, and participation in Horizon Europe projects. Targeted at researchers, doctoral candidates, and partner institutions.
• Summer/Winter Schools Seasonal intensive academic programs for students and international participants, including Romanian language courses for foreign students.
• Artificial Intelligence Programs (Licență and Master's) Two new AI study programs introduced by the Faculty of Informatics in 2024: 'Inteligență Artificială' (Artificial Intelligence, Romanian language) and 'Artificial Intelligence' (English language), offered at both licence and master's levels.
• New Master's Programs: Food and Sport; Applied Physics in Smart Technologies Two new master's programs launched in 2024: 'Alimentație și Sport' (Food and Sport) at the Faculty of Chemistry and 'Fizică aplicată în tehnologii smart și comunicații' (Applied Physics in Smart Technologies and Communications).

Quantifiable outcome

• 326th world ranking in Physics (U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026-2027)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• European Commission (Erasmus+ Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Erasmus+ program funding enabling student and staff exchanges with European universities. UAIC secured over 3.6 million EUR for 2026-2027 academic year exchanges. The university has participated in the International Training Week bringing participants from 14 countries.
• European Universities Initiative - EC2U ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the European Universities alliance EC2U (European Campus of EU), a flagship EU initiative for deep transnational cooperation among European universities.
• Coimbra GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Coimbra Group, a prestigious network of European universities founded in 1985 to create links between historic universities.
• Utrecht NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Utrecht Network, an international consortium of universities facilitating mobility and cooperation among European institutions.
• Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of AUF, a global association of French-speaking universities supporting academic cooperation and mobility.
• European University Association (EUA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of EUA, representing universities across Europe to advance higher education and research policies.
• UNESCO International Association of Universities (IAU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with UNESCO's IAU for global higher education collaboration and policy development.
• Magna Charta ObservatoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum, upholding fundamental values of university autonomy and academic freedom.
• 600+ International Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral agreements with over 600 universities worldwide for student exchanges, research collaborations, and academic staff mobility across Europe, Asia, and Americas.
• Alecu Russo University (Bălți, Moldova)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHost institution for UAIC extension campus serving Romanian citizens in the Bălți region of Moldova.
• State University of Physical Education and Sport (Chișinău, Moldova)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHost institution for UAIC extension campus serving Romanian citizens in the Chișinău region of Moldova.
• Future of Leadership InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the 'Becoming a Leader' intensive leadership program for UAIC students across all study cycles.
• Moldovan UniversitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Moldovan academic institutions on joint research projects including breast cancer biomarker studies involving retrospective analysis of 100 patients.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Craiova: Romanian comprehensive public university serving southern Romania with multi-faculty programs. Competes with UAIC for student admissions, Erasmus+ funding, and research grants in similar academic disciplines.
• Politehnica University of Bucharest: Leading Romanian technical university in Bucharest with engineering, computer science, and applied sciences programs. Competes with UAIC for STEM students and faculty, particularly in informatics and AI programs.
• West University of Timișoara: Comprehensive Romanian public university in western Romania offering multi-faculty programs with strong international orientation. Direct peer in student recruitment, EU funding capture, and academic reputation-building.
• Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu: Romanian comprehensive university in Sibiu offering multi-faculty programs across sciences, humanities, law, and engineering. Competes with UAIC for Transylvania-region students and shares similar public university governance constraints.
• National School of Political and Administrative Studies: Romanian public university specializing in political science, public administration, and communication studies. Competes with UAIC's relevant faculties for students interested in social sciences and public sector careers.
• Transilvania University of Brașov: Romanian comprehensive university with strong technical and engineering programs alongside humanities and sciences. Competes with UAIC in regional student recruitment, Erasmus+ exchanges, and applied research partnerships.
• University of Bucharest: Major Romanian comprehensive university in the capital city, offering programs across sciences, humanities, law, and social sciences. Direct competitor in national admissions rankings, faculty recruitment, and research funding capture.
• Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași: Technical university located in the same city as UAIC, specializing in engineering, computer science, and applied sciences. Strong direct competitor for STEM students in the Iași region and offers overlapping technical and informatics programs.
• Babeș-Bolyai University: Largest Romanian university located in Cluj-Napoca, offering comprehensive undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across multiple faculties. Directly competes with UAIC for top Romanian students, faculty recruitment, and national research funding allocations.

Regional players

• University of Coimbra: Historic Portuguese university and Coimbra Group member, similar to UAIC in age, scale, and traditional comprehensive scope. Indirect peer through EC2U alliance and Coimbra Group membership, providing a comparable model of historic European university for strategic benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/InfoUAIC
• Facebookfacebook.com/UAICdinIASI
• Instagraminstagram.com/uaiciasi
• Xx.com/uaiciasi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/398138

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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