About the university

Politehnica University of Timișoara is one of Romania's oldest and most respected technical universities, founded in 1920. Located in multicultural Timișoara near the Hungarian and Serbian borders. 11 faculties covering Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Communication and Automation, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Architecture and Urban Planning.

Key information

• Location: Timișoara, RO
• Ranking #1401
• QS #1401
• National ranking #8
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Computer Science
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Architecture

Programs (10)

• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Architecture
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Security
• Industrial Engineering
• Mathematics

Student body

• Total students: 14,000
• International students: 6%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €150 - €450 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 84%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• €0 - €3,800 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 63.00%
• Scholarships available: State merit scholarships, Erasmus+ mobility, DAAD German academic exchange, partnerships with Continental, Bosch, and regional industry.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Timișoara ~€350-650/month.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1920
• Teaching languages: Romanian, English, German, Hungarian
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.upt.ro