Faculty of Social and Human Sciences and Physical Education and Sports

Five ways to work with people.
One place to start.

From psychology and pedagogy to modern languages, physical education and security studies. Different programs, same principle: you learn professions that work directly with people — from professors who know you by name.

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Study Programs

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Fields: psychology, pedagogy, sports, modern languages, security

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Internships in partner institutions

ABOUT THE FACULTY

We train psychologists, pedagogues, sports teachers and kinesiotherapists who work directly with people — in offices, classrooms, sports facilities and hospitals. Small group sizes mean that professors know your progress and can answer any question.

At the Faculty of Medicine of UVVG, professors know you by name. Small groups mean real access to teaching staff, personalized answers and continuous guidance throughout your studies — the opposite of anonymity in large universities. Founded in 1996, the faculty has grown organically around a single principle: that good medicine is learned alongside people, not in overcrowded lecture halls. From the first General Medicine program in Romanian, the offering has expanded with programs in English and French, attracting students from over 30 countries. Today, the Faculty of Medicine is the backbone of UVVG — with three active departments, an accredited doctoral school in Medicine and Biology, and a teaching staff that combines clinical practice with high-performance research.

Prof. Dr.

Speranța Milancovici

Dean

“Our faculty trains people who care for other people. This requires not only knowledge, but also empathy, resilience and vocation — qualities we consciously cultivate in every year of study.”

The Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, Physical Education and Sports brings together disciplines that focus on the human being — from psychological, educational, linguistic and physical perspectives. Our programs combine theory with field practice, in partnership with schools, hospitals, psychological offices and sports clubs in Arad and the region.

Students benefit from an academic environment where they are personally known by professors, can participate in research and engage with the community from the first year. The degree obtained at UVVG is recognized in Romania and the European area, opening careers in education, health, performance sports, translation and security counseling.

“I encourage young high school graduates from Maramureș to enroll in our programs. A familiar, warm and friendly academic environment, experienced teaching staff — and the same diplomas as anywhere in the country.”

“Pharmacy is not just chemistry. It is responsibility toward the person who comes to the counter with a prescription and a fear. Our students understand this before they finish their first year.”

Faculty Mission

The faculty trains specialists in social-human, sports and educational fields, through accredited programs that integrate scientific research and applied practice. Graduates contribute to community well-being through competencies in psychology, pedagogy, kinesiotherapy and physical education.

Mission – to train competent, ethical and empathetic specialists in social-human fields, physical education and kinesiotherapy — capable of contributing to individual and community well-being, through education, research and responsible professional practice.

Vision – a faculty recognized regionally as a training center for professionals working with people — psychologists, pedagogues, kinesiotherapists and coaches — who integrate science with humanism and practice with critical reflection.

Strategic Objectives – Continuous updating of curricula in dialogue with the labor market. Expansion of the network of partner institutions for internships. Increasing research visibility in BDI and ISI indexed journals. Strengthening master’s programs as advanced professional training.

Study Programs

What You Can Study at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, Physical Education and Sports

Level
Language of instruction
Field of study
Study Program Field of study Duration ECTS Form of education Level Language of instruction
Preparatory Year Romanian Language Romanian Language Preparatory Year 1 year 60 IF Romanian Language Preparatory Year - Bachelor’s Romanian Learn more
Physical Education and Sport Physical Education and Sport 3 years 180 IF Bachelor’s Romanian Learn more
Applied Modern Languages (English, French, German) Applied Modern Languages 3 years 180 IF Bachelor’s Romanian Learn more
Pedagogy of Primary and Preschool Education Educational Sciences 3 years 180 IF Bachelor’s Romanian Learn more
Pedagogy of Primary and Preschool Education Educational Sciences 3 years 180 IF Bachelor’s Romanian Learn more
Pedagogy of Primary and Preschool Education Educational Sciences 3 years 180 IF Bachelor’s Romanian Learn more
Pedagogy of Primary and Preschool Education Educational Sciences 3 years 180 IF Bachelor’s Romanian Learn more
Psychology Psychology 3 years 180 IF Bachelor’s Romanian Learn more
Security Studies Security Studies 3 years 180 IF Bachelor’s Romanian Learn more
School Counseling and Psychopedagogical Assistance Educational Sciences 2 years 120 IF Master’s Romanian Learn more
Educational Management Educational Sciences 2 years 120 IF Master’s Romanian Learn more
Educational Management Educational Sciences 2 years 120 IF Master’s Romanian Learn more
The Management of the Sport Organizations and Activities Sport and Physical Education Science 2 years 120 IF Master’s Romanian Learn more
Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy Psychology 2 years 120 IF Master’s Romanian Learn more

Leadership and Organization

Faculty leadership, Council composition and academic department.

Dean

Prof. Dr. Speranța Milancovici

Office hours: Monday 12:00–14:00 · Wednesday 10:00–12:00

Vice-Dean

Lecturer Dr. Oana-Lidia Matei

Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00 · Tuesday 14:00–16:00

Head of Department (DPPD)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasile-Ioan POP

Office hours: Tuesday 09:00–11:00 · Thursday 12:00–14:00

Council President · Dean

Prof. Dr. Milancovici Speranța Sofia

Office Hours: Monday 12:00-14:00, Wednesday 10:00-12:00

Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bențe Cristian

Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00-16:00

Member ·

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasile-Ioan Pop

Office Hours: Monday 12:00-14:00, Thursday 12:00-14:00

Member

Lect. Dr. Matei Oana Lidia

Office Hours: Monday 10:00-12:00, Tuesday 14:00-16:00

Student

Lupașcu Alexandru

Student

Popița Cristina

Department Director

Associate Professor Dr. Laura Vulpoiu

Office Hours: Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Tuesday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

DPPD Department Director

Associate Professor Dr. Vasile-Ioan Pop

Office Hours: Tuesday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Thursday 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Scientific Research

Research activities cover applied psychology, education, clinical physiotherapy, and sports performance—supported by publications in indexed journals and externally funded projects.

Applied Psychology

Research Centre for Clinical Psychology and Counselling

Research in areas such as mental health, psychological assessment, cognitive intervention, and psychotherapy. Master’s students may participate as research assistants in applied studies conducted in partnership with local practices and hospitals in the region.

Education Sciences

Research in pedagogy and educational practices

Active topics include educational inclusion, curriculum in early childhood education, initial and continuing teacher training, and teaching innovation. Collaboration with the Arad County School Inspectorate and with partner kindergartens and schools.

Sport and Physiotherapy

Research in sports performance and motor rehabilitation

Studies on functional capacity assessment, physiotherapy rehabilitation programmes, and sports performance optimisation. Collaboration with sports clubs and the Arad County Clinical Hospital for rehabilitation studies.

Scientific sessions and publications

Research Centre for Clinical Psychology and Counselling

Each year, the Faculty participates in the Arad Academic Days with sections dedicated to the socio-human and sports fields. Academic staff publish in ISI- and BDI-indexed journals, and final-year students and master’s students may be co-authors on publications or participants in presentation sessions.

Research results are available in the UVVG Journal and in the institutional publications database accessible via SmartUMS.

Quality and Transparency

Contact, Schedule and Location

LOCATION

86 Liviu Rebreanu Street UVVG University Campus

Office A17, Arad 310414

SECRETARIAT HOURS

Monday–Thursday: 1:00 PM–3:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM

PHONE & E-MAIL

0790 010 118 · 0257 282 324

socioumane.efs@uvvg.ro

DEAN’S OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 

Activity at the FSSUEFS Faculty

FSSUEFS organizes the Festival of Languages and Cultures, conferences on security topics and applied psychology sessions, and students do internships in schools, offices and sports clubs in Arad.

Faculty News

Faculty Events