About the university

West University of Timișoara is a comprehensive research university established in 1944, located in Timișoara — a multicultural city on the border with Hungary and Serbia, and the 2023 European Capital of Culture. 11 faculties covering Law, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Letters, History and Philosophy, Arts, Music and Theatre, Physical Education, Sociology, and Political Science. Strong Western European academic connections.

Key information

• Location: Timișoara, RO
• Ranking #1151
• QS #1151
• National ranking #5
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Computer Science
• Economics
• Law
• Arts and Music
• Sociology

Programs (12)

• Law
• Economics
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Linguistics
• History
• Philosophy
• Fine Arts
• Sociology
• Political Science

Student body

• Total students: 16,000
• International students: 8%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €150 - €450 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 79%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• €0 - €3,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 60.00%
• Scholarships available: State merit scholarships, Erasmus+ mobility, DAAD and Austrian OEAD grants, partnerships with German, Austrian and Serbian universities.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Timișoara ~€350-650/month.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1944
• Teaching languages: Romanian, English, German, Hungarian, Serbian
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.uvt.ro