Registration of candidates – Stage I (including international candidates, priority fields, and candidates applying for a change of bachelor’s/master’s field)
08.06 – 10.07.2026
Doctoral studies
Doctoral Admission Calendar (SUD) 2026–2027 – Session I
Registration of candidates – Stage II
11.09 – 15.09.2026
Language proficiency examination
16.09.2026
Specialized examination (oral examinations)
17.09 – 21.09.2026
Publication of results
22.09.2026
Submission of appeals
23.09 – 24.09.2026
Doctoral Admission Calendar (SUD) 2026–2027 – Session II
Registration of candidates
24.09.2026
Specialized examination
25.09.2026
Publication of results
25.09.2026
Submission of appeals
28.09.2026
Registration of candidates
24.09.2026
- International candidates requiring a letter of acceptance may register only during Stage I.
- Candidates applying for places allocated to priority fields, as well as those coming from a different bachelor’s or master’s field of study, may register only during Stage I.
- The language proficiency examination for candidates in Session II was either taken during the previous admission session or is recognized as equivalent in accordance with the Admission Methodology.
Registration is carried out exclusively online via the platform admitereonline.utcb.ro.
STEP 1
create an account
STEP 2
fill in the details
STEP 3
upload the necessary documents
Required Documents
Applicants must upload to the platform the documents required for their respective category
Identity document
Scan or photograph
Birth certificate
Scan or photograph
Baccalaureate diploma or certificate
Scan or photograph
Optional
Marriage certificate if applicable, scan or photograph
Results, Examination ID and Admission Lists
in the applicant’s personal account on the admitereonline.utcb.ro platform (including the examination ID assigned for participation in the admission process);
on the website admitere.utcb.ro, where the official lists (PDF format) are published in accordance with the admission calendar.
Appeals
Appeals may be submitted exclusively by email to scoala.doctorala@utcb.ro, within the timeframes specified in the admission calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Is registration 100% online? What does “100% online” mean?
Yes. “100% online” means that you create your account, complete your personal data, select your options, upload the required documents, and finalize your application file directly within the admitereonline.utcb.ro platform, without the need for physical presence during the registration stage.
Is there a video explaining how to register?
Yes. Please consult the video guide here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-HzCuDLCoY.
How long does the registration process take, on average?
If you have your documents prepared (clear scans or photographs) and your personal data readily available, the registration process takes approximately 2 minutes on average.
How do I register (brief steps)?
- Create an account →
- Complete your personal data →
- Select your options →
- Upload the required documents →
- Pay the registration fee (only once) →
- Submit the file for validation.
What does the status “Submitted for validation” mean?
It means that your file has been processed within the platform: you have completed the application form, uploaded the required documents, paid the registration fee, and submitted the file to the admission committee for verification.
What does “Validated” mean?
“Validated” means that your file has been reviewed by the committee and found to be correct: the documents are in order, and the information provided is accurate and compliant.
What does “Eligible” mean?
After the registration period closes, all validated files become eligible. “Eligible” means that your file has been accepted to proceed within the admission process, in accordance with the stages set out in the admission calendar.
When does the examination ID appear?
The examination ID is generated once your file becomes eligible. It is available in your personal account on the platform and is used for identification and the communication of results.
Can I modify my options?
Yes, until your file is validated and no later than the official closing of the registration period (as specified in the calendar). After registration closes, options can no longer be modified.
How many options may I select? Do I pay for each option?
You may select as many options as permitted by the platform and the applicable regulations. The registration fee is paid only once, regardless of the number of options selected.
Can I view the documents uploaded and the options selected?
Yes. Your personal account allows you to review the completed data, uploaded documents, and selected options.
Where can I view the results?
Results are available in two locations:
- in your personal account on admitereonline.utcb.ro;
- on the website admitere.utcb.ro, in accordance with the admission calendar.
How do I submit an appeal?
Appeals must be submitted exclusively by email to secretariat@utcb.ro, within the deadlines specified in the admission calendar.
What should I do if I encounter a technical issue on the platform?
First, consult the video guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-HzCuDLCoY. If the issue persists, send an email to secretariat@utcb.ro, indicating your full name and examination ID (if already assigned).
May I pursue doctoral studies in another language?
Yes, provided that the doctoral supervisor agrees and that the language proficiency examination is successfully passed for the respective language.
What is the duration of doctoral studies?
The doctoral programme has a duration of three years, with the possibility of extension or suspension in accordance with the applicable regulations.
What benefits do BSR scholarship holders receive?
State-funded places without tuition fees and a monthly doctoral scholarship.
How is the general doctoral admission average calculated?
The general admission average is calculated as the arithmetic mean, expressed with two decimal places and without rounding, of the grades obtained in the two components of the specialized examination.
How are ties resolved when candidates obtain the same average?
In the event that multiple candidates obtain the same general average, ranking for state-funded places is determined based on the following criteria, in order:
- The average obtained at the Master’s dissertation examination.
- The overall average of the Master’s years of study.
- The average obtained at the Bachelor’s degree examination.
What are the components of the admission competition?
- Foreign language test: eliminatory (Pass/Fail).
- Specialized examination: consists of an oral examination before the committee, including presentation of research interests and assessment of theoretical knowledge.
What is the minimum admission average for doctoral studies?
The minimum general admission average is 8.00.
Where can I find the exact registration steps?
Registration is conducted 100% online via admitereonline.utcb.ro. Please consult the guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-HzCuDLCoY.
When is the ranking of candidates conducted?
Ranking is carried out after formal entry into the competition (i.e., eligibility and submission of the required original diplomas), based on the selected field of study and the admission average.
What statuses may appear after the competition?
Following ranking, your status may become “Admitted” or “Rejected,” depending on the applicable regulations and the availability of places. The examination ID remains unchanged throughout the entire process.
What follows after being declared “Admitted”?
The next stage is enrolment, immediately following the competition (in accordance with the calendar). During this stage, original documents must be submitted and the required payments must be made (e.g., the enrolment fee of RON 150 and, where applicable, the first instalment of the tuition fee for tuition-based places), as specified in the published instructions.
Who verifies my file?
Files are reviewed by the admission committees or sub-committees, which validate the submitted documents and the accuracy of the provided information.
Which language certificates are accepted (common examples)?
For English (examples): Cambridge PET/FCE/CAE/CPE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Pearson PTE, Trinity ISE, ECL, as well as a B2-level certificate obtained at the baccalaureate examination or certificates issued by bilingual high school programmes (in accordance with the regulation).
For French: DELF/DALF, TCF, TEF, TFI, as well as a B2-level certificate obtained at the baccalaureate examination or certificates issued by bilingual high school programmes (in accordance with the regulation).
For French: DELF/DALF, TCF, TEF, TFI, as well as a B2-level certificate obtained at the baccalaureate examination or certificates issued by bilingual high school programmes (in accordance with the regulation).
This page is addressed to candidates who wish to pursue Doctoral University Studies (SUD) within IOSUD – the Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, for the 2026–2027 academic year. Admission is conducted through an annual competitive process for places allocated by the Ministry of Education (state-funded, in the form of doctoral grants) and for places approved by the University Senate (tuition-based), in accordance with the Admission Methodology.