Public Health

The Department of Public Health at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, brings together education, research, and international collaboration to support healthier communities. It describes itself as the first department in Central and Eastern Europe to offer English-taught public health programs. Its educational offerings include a bachelor’s degree, master’s and doctoral studies, summer schools, and short courses, alongside student resources such as study plans, class schedules, and thesis guidance.

Research is central to the department’s work, with projects across nine thematic areas, opportunities for collaboration, and support for student involvement. Its network spans more than 40 countries and includes over 100 institutional partnerships. The department reports more than 50 funded research projects, supported by organizations including the European Commission, the National Institutes of Health, and the Fogarty International Center.

Students can also access study-abroad opportunities, international internships, and connections with global faculty. Through its programs and research, the department prepares public health professionals to contribute to a dynamic field and address community health challenges.