About the university

The State University of Moldova (USM) is the largest and oldest higher education institution in Moldova, founded in 1946. A comprehensive research university with faculties of Law, Economics, History and Philosophy, Biology and Chemistry, Physics and Engineering, Mathematics and Informatics, Journalism, Psychology and Social Assistance, and Foreign Languages. Over 15,000 students from Moldova and abroad. Member of the European University Association.

Key information

• Location: Chișinău, MD
• Ranking #1201
• National ranking #1
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Law
• Economics
• History
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Psychology

Programs (17)

• Law
• Economics
• History
• Linguistics
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Computer Science
• Psychology
• Environmental Science
• International Relations
• Education
• Journalism and Communication

Student body

• Total students: 15,000
• International students: 8%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €150 - €400 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 75%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• €700 - €2,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 60.00%
• Scholarships available: State scholarships for top students, Erasmus+ exchange programmes, bilateral agreements with EU universities, Romanian Government scholarships for diaspora.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Chișinău ~€300-600/month. Very affordable by European standards.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1946
• Teaching languages: Romanian, Russian, English, French
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.usm.md