1 December 1918 University

The name of the University is derived from the date, 1 December 1918, when the Union of Transylvania with Romania was declared, today recognized in Romania as Great Union Day. Its Latin name, Universitas Apulensis, refers to the historical region known as Apulensis within Roman Dacia where the University is located. Founded in 1991, Universitatea 1 Decembrie 1918 din Alba Iulia (1st December 1918 University of Alba Iulia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the large town of Alba Iulia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Alba. Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei si Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research, Romania), Universitatea 1 Decembrie 1918 din Alba Iulia (UAB) is a medium-sized (enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitatea 1 Decembrie 1918 din Alba Iulia (UAB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Romanian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UAB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.