Universitatea Creştină Partium, Oradea

The University is based on the material and human resources of Sulyok István Reformed College founded by the Diocese of Királyhágómellék (Piatra Craiului) in 1990. Its aim is to contribute to the development of Hungarian-language higher education and to educate well-trained and internationally competitive experts.
In view of the responsibility and duty towards the Hungarian community living in Romania, Pro Universitate Partium Foundation has established Partium Christian University in Oradea as the first independent Hungarian-language institution of higher education in Romania since 1959.
19 May, 1990 - The 39/1990 resolution of the Directory of the Diocese of Királyhágómellék (Piatra Craiului) establishes Sulyok István Reformed College and a provisional Institute Council. Teaching started with 238 students studying to become Teachers of Religious Education on 1 October.
1991 February - The Ecclesiastical Under-Secretary licenses the function of Sulyok István Reformed College as the Reformed Theological Faculty of the Protestant Theological Institute of Cluj Napoca.

1994-1995 - The Romanian Accreditation Council issues temporary licence to start the following double majors: Teacher of Religious Education Social Work, Teacher of Religious Education German Language and Literature.
1995 November - The Institute Council decides to separate from the Protestant Theological Institute of Cluj Napoca and declares the establishment of an independent instituttion, Partium Christian University.
1999 September - The establishment of Pro Universitate Partium Foundation.
2000, November 29 - Partium Christian University is given provisional licence in the 1215/2000 Government Decree.
2000-2003 - Further fields of study are offered: English Language and Literature, English Language and Literature Romanian Language and Literature, Philosophy, Sociology, Social Work, Tourism, Fine arts (graphics).