Admitere 2026: Record de candidați în universitățile din România și o nouă ierarhie a domeniilor căutate / Tinerii aleg facultățile care oferă siguranță profesională în contextul crizei

The 2026 admission session in Romania saw a significant increase in candidates, particularly at major universities. The University of Bucharest reported a record competition rate of 6.1 candidates per budgeted place, with law, psychology, and health being the most sought-after fields. In Timișoara, the number of applicants rose by 16%, with criminalistics being the most popular program. Other universities, such as UAIC in Iași and UNITBV in Brașov, also experienced varying levels of candidate interest. The overall increase in candidates is attributed to a higher number of successful high school graduates and a shift towards programs that align with job market needs.