# University admissions and programs in Serbia and Romania > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-admissions-and-programs-in-serbia-and-romania > Updated: 2026-09-05T08:58:01.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 6. As the 2026/27 academic year approaches, universities in Serbia and Romania are finalizing admission schedules and expanding academic offerings. In Serbia, the University of Novi Sad scheduled its second round of admissions and entrance exams for early September. In Romania, several institutions have launched autumn admission sessions to accommodate students seeking career changes or those who missed summer enrollment. Universitatea „1 Decembrie 1918” in Alba Iulia has implemented a two-stage registration process, including new dual-system courses developed in partnership with companies such as Kaufland and Lactalis. West University „Vasile Goldiș” in Arad is accepting applications for medical and non-medical fields, with specific deadlines for non-EU citizens. Other participating institutions include the University of Petroșani, which is providing direct committee support to applicants, and „Vasile Alecsandri” University in Bacău, which is offering hundreds of subsidized and fee-based spots. Aurel Vlaicu University in Arad has introduced new programs in Artificial Intelligence and Applied Informatics to address labor market needs. The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (UTCN) is offering 1,501 bachelor’s and 1,245 master’s spots, including new degrees in Early Childhood Education and Urban Design at its Baia Mare center. In Târgu Jiu, Constantin Brâncuși University (UCB) has launched its autumn session with a master’s in Health Services Management and expanded capacity for General Nursing. UCB is also advancing the ‘StartUp SOCIAL – GORJ’ project, a 36-month initiative funded by the Just Transition Fund to establish 24 social enterprises and create at least 48 jobs for vulnerable groups, youth, and people with disabilities in Gorj County. Recent updates show the University of Bucharest (UB) has announced over 5,800 available places across 20 faculties for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, following record-breaking competition during its summer session. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Romanian universities open autumn 2026 admission sessions Romanian universities, including the University of Bucharest and Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești, are holding autumn 2026 admission sessions with thousands of places available. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-universities-open-autumn-2026-admission-sessions ### 2026-08-31: Romanian universities launch autumn admission sessions Various Romanian universities, including institutions in Alba Iulia, Arad, Bacău, and Petroșani, have opened autumn admission sessions for the 2026–2027 academic year. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vasile-goldi-west-university-of-arad-opens-autumn-admission ### 2026-08-31: Romanian universities expand academic programs and social initiatives Romanian universities UTCN and UCB are expanding academic opportunities through new degree programs and social entrepreneurship initiatives in Baia Mare and Gorj County. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-universities-expand-academic-programs-and-social-initiatives ### 2026-08-24: Romanian universities expand academic offerings Romanian universities in Oradea and Arad are launching several new undergraduate and master's programs, including English-taught courses in fields like dentistry, AI, and automation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-universities-expand-academic-offerings ### 2026-08-21: Romanian universities announce new academic programs for September Romanian universities, including Valahia University of Târgoviște and Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, have announced new academic programs and admission schedules for September 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-universities-announce-new-academic-programs-for-september ### 2026-08-03: Serbian and Romanian Universities Announce 2026/27 Admission Schedules University of Novi Sad (RS) and Babeș‑Bolyai University (RO) announced 2026/27 admission timelines, with September exams and enrolments, and reported thousands of new students across multiple faculties. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-and-romanian-universities-announce-202627-admission-schedules --- Cite as: University admissions and programs in Serbia and Romania. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/university-admissions-and-programs-in-serbia-and-romania