University of Bucharest founded (1864)

The University of Bucharest was established in 1864 through a decree by Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza, transforming the Princely Academy into a unified institution comprising Law, Sciences, and Letters faculties. This event marked a significant step in the modernization of Romanian education, creating one of the country's oldest universities.

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Background. Bucharest became the capital of the Principality of Romania in 1862, after Wallachia and Moldavia were united. The city's first modern educational institution was the Princely Academy, founded in 1694. In 1864 the Academy was divided to form the present-day University of Bucharest and the Saint Sava National College, both now among the most prestigious of their kind in Romania. The 1694 founding belongs to the Academy, not to the University itself, which dates from 1864.

Establishment. Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza issued Decree no. 765 on 4 July 1864 to convert the former Princely Academy into the current University of Bucharest. This decree brought together the Faculties of Law, Sciences, and Letters as a single body, establishing the university as a leading academic centre in society.

Legacy. The University of Bucharest is recognized as one of the oldest Romanian universities. It has contributed to the development and modernization of Romanian education, science, and culture since 1694. Today, it is classified as an advanced research and education university and is a member of the Universitaria Consortium.

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