About the university

The Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University (UPSC) is Moldova's main pedagogical and teacher-training institution, founded in 1940. Incorporates the former Tiraspol University. Faculties include Pedagogy and Psychology, Sciences (Mathematics, Informatics, Physics), Arts and Social Humanities, Foreign Languages, Physical Education, and Preschool and Primary Education. Trains the majority of Moldova's school teachers.

Key information

• Location: Chișinău, MD
• Ranking #1501
• National ranking #4
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Education
• Psychology
• Foreign Languages
• Mathematics
• Physical Education

Programs (9)

• Education
• Psychology
• Linguistics
• History
• Fine Arts
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Computer Science
• Sociology

Student body

• Total students: 7,000
• International students: 3%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €100 - €300 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 70%

Admission requirements

Minimum GPA: 2

Tuition costs

• €500 - €1,800 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 70.00%
• Scholarships available: State scholarships for future teachers, Erasmus+ bilateral agreements, Romanian Government grants.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Chișinău ~€250-450/month.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1940
• Teaching languages: Romanian, Russian
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.upsc.md