By Magda Purice

Copyright thediplomat

The National Investment Company is pleased to announce the reception of the works at the “Gheorghe Dima” National Academy of Music in Cluj-Napoca, where the inaugural concert in the new headquarters will take place on Monday, October 6, 2025.

At the same time, the consolidation, rehabilitation and modernization works of the Mihai Eminescu building within the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest were completed and presented to the public during the inauguration ceremony held on Monday, September 29, 2025, on the occasion of the opening of the new academic year.

This double achievement marks a significant step in our constant commitment to the development of the educational and cultural infrastructure in Romania, contributing to the fulfillment of the CNI’s mission to support projects of public and social interest in the field of education and culture.

On September 29, 2025, in the presence of representatives from the field of education, the central administration and the academic community, the Mihai Eminescu building within ASE Bucharest was inaugurated. The modernization project included works to consolidate, rehabilitate and adapt to contemporary standards of university spaces. It is part of the National Program for Constructions of Public or Social Interest, being financed by the Government of Romania, through the budget of the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration, and implemented by CNI. The building now offers modern, efficient and safe spaces, dedicated to the educational process.

National Academy of Music “Gheorghe Dima”, Cluj-Napoca

In parallel, in Cluj-Napoca, the reception process of the new headquarters of the Academy of Music was completed, a project carried out with government funding, through the budget of the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration, and implemented by CNI. The campus includes performance halls (including the 1,000-seat Héritage Hall), lecture and rehearsal rooms, laboratories, a library, workshops, administrative spaces, and a student residence for 180 students. This achievement reinforces the Academy’s role as a benchmark for artistic and cultural excellence, a hub for top-notch music education.

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“We believe that investing in education is the safest and most sustainable investment in the national future. We are proud that these projects, managed by CNI, were completed with technical rigor and respect for detail. But even more important is the fact that we worked transparently, in permanent dialogue with local authorities and professionals in the field. The values ​​that define us — responsibility, transparency, efficiency, excellence and solidarity — are reflected in this ambitious approach: through these projects, we are not just erecting buildings, but we are building the premises for an educated, creative and competitive society in the long term,” declared Ms. Manuela Patrascoiu- President of the National Investment Company.

These projects are part of our mission to support higher education institutions and cultural centers through financing and professional management.
The modernization of university infrastructure has a direct impact on the quality of the educational process, facilitating teaching, research and extracurricular activities.
By supporting the cultural (in the case of the Academy of Music) and economic-administrative (ASE) environment, we contribute to the balance of education development in all fields.

About CNI: The National Investment Company (CNI) S.A. is a strategic pillar in the development of public infrastructure in Romania, operating under the authority of the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration. Established in 2001, CNI has as its main objective the implementation of major public investment projects aimed at contributing to the sustainable modernization of local communities and increasing the quality of life of citizens.

CNI manages and carries out national-scale projects in essential areas such as sports, educational, cultural, health and urban infrastructure. The company’s portfolio includes the construction of hospitals, schools, kindergartens, nurseries, sports halls, Olympic and swimming pools, sports complexes, ice rinks, cultural establishments, as well as university centers and modern campuses.

The accumulated expertise and professional approach in managing each project have consolidated CNI’s position as a trusted partner for local and central public authorities, guaranteeing transparency, efficiency and quality in the use of public funds.

Through its mission, the National Investment Company actively contributes to the sustainable development of Romania, laying the foundations for a modern, safe infrastructure adapted to the current needs of society.