Registration open for Summer School in Romania - Apply now

Students from all countries around the world are eligible to apply. The program is mainly designed for young people interested in economics, international business, international economic relations, and related fields.

Applicants will be evaluated based on their academic interests, leadership potential, ability to work in an international environment, and perspectives on the global economy.

Application process

To apply for the program, candidates must complete the following steps:

• Prepare a Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Complete the official application form;
• Submit a motivation letter and/or essay depending on the chosen application category;
• Prepare a 120-second video presentation.

In the video presentation, applicants are required to answer the following questions:

1. Are education systems preparing tomorrow’s leaders for the dynamic global economy?
2. What skills should students develop to succeed in the field of international economic relations?

What the scholarship program offers

• Participation in a two-week international summer school in Bucharest
• Accommodation on the university campus
• Three meals per day
• Airport transfer service upon arrival
• A weekend excursion to different regions of Romania
• Academic courses and seminars
• Meetings with international professors and company representatives
• Networking opportunities with students from different countries

Note: The program does not cover participants’ travel expenses to and from Romania.

Payment categories

The admission process is divided into three categories: full scholarship, partially paid, and fully paid participation. Depending on the selected category, applicants are required to submit different documents and follow specific payment deadlines.

Submitting the application form and CV is mandatory for all applicants. However:

• Full scholarship applicants must additionally submit a motivation letter and a self-presentation video;
• Partially paid applicants are only required to submit a motivation letter;
• Fully paid applicants are not required to provide additional documents.

Scholarship Fees

• Full scholarship participants can attend the program free of charge but must pay an additional administrative fee of €75;
• For other participants, the additional fee is €50.

Announcement of results

The evaluation period differs depending on the selected category.

• Fully paid applicants may receive results within 72 hours;
• Partially paid applicants may wait up to 3 weeks;
• Full scholarship results will be announced after all applications are evaluated, on May 17, 2026.

Program dates

The program will take place from August 9 to August 23, 2026. Additional details regarding application deadlines and submission dates are expected to be announced by the organizers soon.

Selection and evaluation process

• Academic motivation and interests
• Interest in international business and economics
• Quality of responses in the video presentation
• Leadership and communication skills
• Content of the motivation letter and essay
• Potential to participate in an international and multicultural environment

Selected participants will have the opportunity to join an international academic and cultural program alongside students from around the world.

For additional questions, applicants may contact the organizers via email at application@bsu.ase.ro.