Kaufland Romania, in partnership with the University “December 1, 1918” in Alba Iulia, launches for the first time in Romania the Dual University Study program in the operational logistics within the Faculty of Economic Sciences – an educational project with applied structure, which combines the academic training offered through the university courses with the practical training carried out directly in the company.
The program, the first of its kind in Romania, offers young people the opportunity to obtain a bachelor’s degree in the field of operational logistics, while benefiting from concrete professional experience in one of the largest retail companies in the country. The students admitted to the program will alternate the theoretical courses, held at the “December 1, 1918” University in Alba Iulia, with work in work at the Kaufland Logistic Center in Turda.
“This partnership opens an important and long-awaited stage for Kaufland Romania, whereby we can actively involve ourselves in training future professionals. At the same time, it comes to complement our mission to support future generations in key fields such as logistics, but also in response to a direct business need. Logistics is a strategic pillar in the good work Kaufland stores from all over the country. – Estera Anghelescu, director of recruitment & brand of employer, Kaufland Romania.
Academic and practical training, in parallel
The studies are carried out for a period of 3 years, in dual regime, so that 50% of the training takes place within the University, where the students acquire fundamental theoretical knowledge, and 50% takes place in the real economic environment, at the Kaufland Turda logistics, a modern and semi-automatic logistics platform, which offers the participants.
Kaufland Turda logistics center covers an area of 98,000 square meters and serves stores in the northwest, north and center of the country. It also includes an automated hall of over 7,000 square meters, with a storage capacity of over 30,000 Europallets, fully electronically managed.
“Within our logistics centers, efficiency, innovation and responsibility are essential. Through this program, we invest directly in the formation of those who, in the future, will coordinate the essential operations for the proper functioning of the supply chain. It is a strategic partnership, with a real impact and in the long term. The activity in our logistics center is supervised by this program, A key role not only in the monitoring, maintenance and optimization of the equipment, but also in the coordination of the teams and in making the essential operational decisions. – Dan Dehenes, Executive Director of Logistics, Kaufland Romania.
The first program of this type of Romanian higher education
The “December 1, 1918” University of Alba Iulia is the first institution of higher education in Romania that introduces the operational logistics in a dual university regime.
“We are aware of the profound transformations through which the labor market goes and the need for the educational system to adapt to remain relevant to both organizations and students. We believe that the academic environment must keep an essential role in training future professionals, and this is possible through solid collaborations with the economic actors. students with the real requirements of
employers. It is an initiative built on a European model of integrated education, which brings tangible value to all involved parties. ” – Prof. univ.
During the three years of studies, students benefit from a study contract throughout the program, along with a monthly scholarship offered by Kaufland, which can be cumulated with the State Stock Exchange. During the practice periods, they will have free transport and meal provided by Kaufland, as well as constant support by individualized mentoring from the company specialists. Participation in the program offers them a valuable professional experience in the field of logistics, and in the end, students will obtain a license diploma recognized by the Ministry of Education and Research. Also, the entire practice period is recognized as an age in work, giving them a concrete advantage in the debut of the professional career.
At the end of the program, graduates can occupy the roles of specialists or managers in areas specific to logistics.
The registrations in the program are already open, and the application is made in two complementary stages:
The first stage takes place online, on the Kaufland website, where the candidates can complete the registration form, to support an interview with the recruitment team and to participate in a guided visit to the Logistic Center and on the University Campus on August 1, 2025. Those interested can apply directly to the Kaufland platform, accessing the link – https://cariere.kaufland.ro/jobs/student-in-cadrul-programului–dual-in-logistica-Iulia-387741.
In September 2025, the registration within the license program can be done on the website of the University “December 1, 1918” in Alba Iulia, accessing the dedicated admission link: https://www.uab.ro/admitere/program-de-studiu/facultatea-de-stiinte-onomice/107-logistica-operative-dual/.
About Kaufland Romania
Kaufland is among the largest retail companies in Europe, with over 1,600 stores in 8 countries, over 157,000 employees and a network of 193 stores in Romania. In 2024, Kaufland Romania received for the sixth time the Best Buy Award certification, which attests to be the chain of shops with the best quality – price on the local market. Kaufland also owns the Customers’ Friend’s distinction for the best customer services, provided by the Icertias Institute, following a market analysis. Our goal is to apply the most innovative retail technologies, so that customers enjoy fresh products, at the best value for money, by promoting sustainability and local products. For more information, visit www.kaufland.ro
Kaufland hires nationally. Those interested can apply online, on www.cariere.kaufland.ro – where the list of vacancies is available, at the phone number 021.9132 or at the Information Office in any Kaufland store.
