With more than 39,000 students, UBB is a large, public University with students from all over the world. It was originally established in 1581 making it one of the oldest Universities in Romania. UBB is a comprehensive university with academic programs offered in different languages, depending on the department. UBB offers a very welcoming and open campus and embraces multiculturalism as a core value of the institution. The University is spread throughout the city of Cluj, so this offers students a more urban campus environment. The exchange is open to all majors. This program is ideal for students interested in a full immersion into a highly regarded Romanian University. Babes-Bolyai University is located in the city of Cluj-Napoca, the second most populous city in Romania. Cluj-Napoca is in the heart of the region of Transylvania which is most often recognized because of author Bram Stoker's fictitious character Dracula. The city offers a great deal to students who choose to venture to this less-traditional study abroad location. It hosts very well-known film and music festivals, many restaurants, clubs, and beautiful parks. It prides itself on offering a great blend of strong traditions and modernity, as well as being an open and welcoming environment and embracing its multicultural roots. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to hike the Carpathian Mountains near Cluj. Also, Romania offers the largest beaches along the Black Sea.