MOU to promote educational cooperation signed by Danubius University and Cal State San Bernardino

Danubius University (DUG) in Galati, Romania and California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) in San Bernardino, California have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote academic cooperation between the two campuses.

The MOU, which was signed at the end of the 2021 by Danubius University president, Dr. Andy Pusca, and Cal State San Bernardino president, Dr. Tomás D. Morales, seeks to strengthen educational and cultural ties, support internationalization efforts on their respective campuses and to achieve a successful and sustainable cooperation.

Under the agreement, both universities will work to encourage direct contact, educational and research cooperation between the two institutions’ students, faculty, staff, departments and research centers.

The main area of cooperation includes study abroad programs. DUG students would come to CSUSB for full academic years, one or two academic semesters, or short term; CSUSB students would go to DUG to study for full academic years, one or two academic semesters, or short term.

The MOU would also encourage partnerships in academic programs; special short-term academic and language programs; exchange of faculty for research, lectures, and other professional activities; and joint research and professional activities, such as participation in seminars and academic meetings.

Cal State San Bernardino is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Inland Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the university serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually. Along with its commitment to academic excellence and international study, Cal State San Bernardino has been distinguished for its diversity. Since 1994, CSUSB has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. As of fall 2020, it has a Hispanic undergraduate full-time student enrollment of 66 percent.

The university offers more than 70 traditional baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, education credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate program in educational leadership. Every one of its eligible academic programs has earned national accreditation.

Oana Draganescu

PR & MEDIA Director