The Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM) was founded on September 25, 1991, on the basis of Decision No. 537 of the Government of the Republic of Moldova. Two faculties of the State University – “Economics”; “Economics of Trade and Merceology” – and the Institute of National Economy of the Ministry of Economy served as the basis.

The Faculty of Economics was opened at the University in August 1953, with 52 students enrolled in the majors “Planning of the National Economy” and “Finance”.

In 1964-1977, the Faculty of Economics was part of the Polytechnic Institute of Chisinau, and in 1977, the second faculty of economics was opened at the State University of Moldova – “Economics of Trade and Merceology”, founded on the basis of the Chisinau branch of the Moscow State Institute of Commerce (1960-1977).

In this context, academics Boris Melnic and Sergiu Rădăuțan, deans of the faculties of Economics and Commercial Economics and Merceology, Marlen Makeenko, Ivan Mocan, Mihail Carauș, Petru Secrieru, Viorel Țurcanu and other personalities have made a great contribution to the development of university economic education in Moldova, since its establishment more than 50 years ago.

An undeniable role in the achievements of the institution was played by the two rectors of ASEM – university professors Paul Bran and Eugeniu Hrișcev, as well as the entire team of professors, administrative and auxiliary staff.

At present, the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova is a university complex, with 6 faculties with 26 departments, 2 departments, 7 centres, 13 services, the Master School of Excellence in Economics and Business, the Doctoral School, the Higher School of Tourism and Hotel Services, a business incubator; the National College of Commerce.

ASEM has a solid material base, consisting of a scientific library, a computer department, equipped with high-performance technology, several centres for continuous training and consultancy, other subdivisions, 6 well-equipped study blocks, equipped with modern equipment; 7 dormitories, each with a tutoring room; a modern sports complex; 27 computer rooms, connected to the Internet; a curative-consultative centre; a rest base in Vadul-lui-Vodă, etc.

ASEM is a brand that more than 38 thousand graduates are proud of since 1992. Today, more than 13.5 thousand students, master’s and doctoral students study at ASEM, 31 qualified doctors and more than 204 doctors of science work there.