9 or 10 We keep telling people that there are 10 universities in Cluj. But we can only find application procedures for 9. So, there are 9 universities in Cluj, and another…
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Too many computers in Romania’s international schools
Bare with me, we will get to Cluj in a minute… Some investors like AI because they think it makes things cheaper, and faster. They think cheaper means higher profit margins. Customers,…
Using the toilet in English
It’s almost summer. Hot summer days are a chance to try out different deoderants. They are a chance to see the fun cacti and flowers around town. And, as you walk, you…
Bosch offers job/scholarship for Hardware/Software PhD students
Do you need money to complete your PhD? Bosch is investing in the future. We saw a job advert, that we aren’t qualified for, but you might be if you are studying…
They sell it, but wouldn’t touch it.
Barbie was advertised all over Europe, you couldn’t escape the hype. However, star Ryan Gosling wouldn’t let his daughters see it. He’s not alone among celebrities who don’t let their children watch…
How easy is it to run a school in Cluj?
You might have looked for international schools in Cluj, and found two. Or maybe you thought you found four, and discovered one was online and one had closed down. In any case,…
Learn Chinese language and traditional Chinese instruments at UBB.
Institutul Confucius (at UBB) is offering courses in chinese language, caligraphy, and music. The deadline to sign up is 2 March 2026. Chinese language courses Beginner Tuesday, 7-8.30 For other levels, see…
Japanese courses start tomorrow at UBB
It may be too late to sign up… but in case you already are, we thought it might be a good idea to remind you. It appears that courses will be taught…
Learn Polish or Chinese in Cluj
At Cluj’s UBB, you can study more languages than just Romanian. We tried their summer school, and were mostly satisfied. The courses at the Middle East center are a little out of…
Irregular plurals in English
We love watching foreign influencers who tell us about life in Romania (or Romanians who tell us life in their country.) Well, not all of them. Immigrant expats are more interesting than…