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International School
Quantum Chemistry of Excited States QCES-2026

September 28th - October 2nd, 2026
Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

What is the school about?
This international school provides an overview of modern methods used for description of the ground and excited states with a focus on multiconfigurational methods. The teaching is not limited to the lectures about the methods, but it also includes intensive hands-on sessions.

For whom it may be interesting?
PhD students and postdocs working in the fields of chemistry, physics, materials science, etc., both experimental and theoretical. The admission to the school will be made based on applications (CV and a letter of recommendation).

The Workshop philosophy is based on problem oriented learning.
Main topics to be covered include:

  • The methods for the electronic structure calculations
  • Single reference methods and response theory
  • Multiconfigurational theory: the past, present and future
  • Electronic structure properties and spectroscopy
The highlights
  • Lectures and practical exercises
  • Time for discussions
  • Mini-conference with a Poster session
  • Certificate of attendance
The costs
  • Conference fee: 400 EUR
  • The conference fee covers the conference room, coffee breaks, lunches, conference dinner and excursion. The accommodation is paid separately. The venue (to be announced soon) offers a reduced rate for participants.
Practical information and deadlines
  • The school will take place from 28/09 (Monday) from 9.00, thus it is advisable to arrive on Sunday. The school will end at 2/10 (Friday) at 16.00.
    The check preliminary schedule for details
  • The registration is open! Follow registration page. Please note that the number of participants is limited. The registration deadline is August, 15.
  • Participants must bring their own laptops.



Here you can find the page from QCES-2024 with photos.

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