National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA București
About the university
The National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA București is Romania's leading technical university, founded in 1818 — one of the oldest technical universities in the world. 16 faculties covering Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation and Computing, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Sciences, Power Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and more. Strong industry partnerships and research output.
Key information
- Location: București, RO
- Ranking #1001
- QS #1001
- National ranking #3
- Institution type: public
Popular faculties
- Computer Science
- Electronics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
Programs (13)
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Cyber Security
- Industrial Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Environmental Science
Student body
- Total students: 28,000
- International students: 9%
Housing & accommodation
Housing cost: €200 - €700 / per month
Career & internships
Employment rate: 87%
Admission requirements
Required tests
- IELTS
- TOEFL
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Tuition costs
- €0 - €4,500 / per year
- Acceptance rate: 50.00%
- Scholarships available: Merit scholarships for top students, Erasmus+ industrial placements, partnerships with Siemens, Renault, IBM, and other major companies recruiting graduates.
- Additional costs: Living costs in Bucharest ~€500-900/month.
Quick facts
- Founded: 1818
- Teaching languages: Romanian, English, French
- Study formats: offline
Contact
- Website: https://www.upb.ro