Bucharest Summer University Summer School 2025 in Romania (Fully Funded)
About
The Bucharest Summer University (BSU) 2025, hosted by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) in Bucharest, Romania, is a prestigious two-week summer school running from August 10 to August 24, 2025. This fully funded program welcomes international students at all academic levels—undergraduate, master’s, and PhD—to engage in academic courses, workshops, and cultural activities. The 19th edition focuses on the theme “Marketing in the AI Era: Insights, Engagement, Innovation,” exploring how artificial intelligence transforms marketing strategies. Organized by ASE’s Students’ Union, Senate, and Faculty of Marketing, BSU combines rigorous academics with cultural immersion, offering city tours, weekend trips, and networking opportunities to foster global collaboration and leadership.
Scholarship Details
- Organization: Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE)
- Program Type: Summer School
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded, Partially Funded, or Self-Funded
- Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities
- Host Country: Romania
- Location: Bucharest
- Duration: 2 weeks (August 10–24, 2025)
- Application Deadlines:
- Full Scholarship: May 31, 2025
- Partial Payment: May 1, 2025 (Early Bird); May 20, 2025 (Late Bird)
- Total Payment: May 1, 2025 (Early Bird); May 20, 2025 (Late Bird)
Financial Benefits
BSU 2025 offers three application categories with varying benefits:
- Full Scholarship:
- Full program fee waiver.
- Free accommodation in Moxa D student dormitory (modern double rooms).
- Three meals daily.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off.
- Weekend trip (includes hotel, meals, and transportation).
- Bucharest city tour, cultural events (e.g., Global Village), and team-building activities.
- Access to academic courses, workshops, and networking events.
- Note: Travel to/from Romania and visa fees are not covered; additional mandatory fees (e.g., museum entries, laundry) apply upon arrival.
- Partial Payment Scholarship:
- Reduced program fee (e.g., €550–€650, depending on early/late application).
- Free accommodation and select cultural activities.
- Meals and weekend trips may require additional costs.
- Total Payment (Self-Funded):
- Full program fee (e.g., €1,200–€1,300, depending on early/late application).
- Free accommodation and select cultural activities.
- Meals and weekend trips may require additional costs.
- Additional Benefits (All Categories):
- Certificate of participation.
- Access to recreational facilities and social events.
- Networking with professors, industry experts, and international peers.
Study Programs
The BSU 2025 program centers on the theme “Marketing in the AI Era: Insights, Engagement, Innovation,” offering:
- Academic courses on AI-driven marketing strategies, consumer engagement, and emerging technologies.
- Seminars and debates on market expansion, regulatory challenges, and ethical concerns in AI marketing.
- Workshops on practical skills like campaign design and data analytics.
- Hands-on projects, including product testing exhibitions and visits to local initiatives.
- Cultural activities, such as the Global Village event, where participants showcase their home countries’ traditions.
No degree is awarded, but participants gain a certificate and valuable skills applicable to economics, business, and marketing careers.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program (any academic field).
- Be aged 18–26 (per some sources; not explicitly stated on the official site).
- Hold a valid passport meeting Romania’s visa and entry requirements (check Romanian Immigration).
- No IELTS or other language tests required (English proficiency assumed).
- No nationality restrictions; open to students worldwide.
Deadline
- Full Scholarship: May 31, 2025
- Partial Payment: May 1, 2025 (Early Bird); May 20, 2025 (Late Bird)
- Total Payment: May 1, 2025 (Early Bird); May 20, 2025 (Late Bird)
How to Apply
To apply for the Bucharest Summer University Summer School 2025, follow these steps:
- Visit the official BSU website.
- Register an account using a valid email address to receive a username and password.
- Choose your application type: Full Scholarship, Partial Payment, or Total Payment.
- Complete the online application form with personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload the required documents:
- Valid passport copy.
- All academic degrees and transcripts (notarized if requested).
- Detailed CV (highlighting academic and extracurricular achievements).
- Motivation letter (for Full Scholarship and Partial Payment; explain interest in BSU and the theme).
- 2,000-word essay (for Full Scholarship only; topic: “AI-Driven Consumer Engagement: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future of Marketing,” formatted in Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing).
- Submit the application before the respective deadline.
- Await results (notified within 3 weeks of submission).
