BACHELOR OR MASTER STUDIES:

Application fee:

• 100 EUR – application file processing fee (non-refundable).
• Account details – click here

Tuition fees*:

• 1980 EUR /academic year for the Romanian language preparatory year
• 1980 EUR /academic year for Bachelor/Master studies in the fields of communication sciences, administration, or applied modern language
• 2430 EUR /academic year for Bachelor/Master studies in the fields of engineering and information technology
• 3150 EUR /academic year  for Bachelor/Master studies in the field of architecture

*partially refundable under conditions: METHODOLOGY for admitting foreign citizens from EU third countries to bachelor and master programmes organized at Politehnica University of Timisoara (see the section “Methodology”)

All bank charges must be covered by the applicant.

PHD STUDIES:

• No application file processing fee
• Tuition fees:
  • 1980 EUR /academic year for the Romanian language preparatory year
  • 3480 EUR / academic year for PhD studies in the field of engineering
  • 4440 EUR /academic year for PhD studies in the field of architecture

Politehnica University Timișoara is accredited to organize the Romanian Language Preparatory Year in the fields of mathematics and natural sciences, engineering sciences, social sciences, humanities and arts, biological and biomedical sciences. This intensive language course is mandatory for international students who wish to enroll in full-degree study programs taught in Romanian.

The Preparatory Year in learning Romanian language is a perfect way to get accustomed with the culture and vocabulary. It is an intensive one-year programme, very well structured, which guarantees you the skill to continue with the dream program in Romanian in Architecture, Chemistry or any other further engineering choice. Besides indoor classes, we also do many outdoor activities. The melting pot of cultural background of students, make the UPT Language Preparatory Year a world within the world and a great opportunity to make global friends. We have students from: Algeria, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Syria, Cambogia, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Ecuador, Congo, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Kazakhstan, Comoro Islands, Colombia, Cameroon. Come and join us!

Application file fee: 100 EUR/ file

The tuition fee is 1980 EUR/academic year.

Maximum number of students per academic year: 100

Documents: see the necessary documents for admission to bachelor/master/PhD programmes in the sections below.  Depending on the programme you wish to study at UPT (Romanian language preparatory year, bachelor’s, master’s, PhD), please specify in the second section of the application form the university where you wish to follow the Romanian language preparatory year at (example: UPT). Example on how to complete the application form: Romanian language preparatory year and Bachelor

Contact person:

Loredana MUSTATEA, e-mail: student-admissions@upt.ro

The application file shall comprise the following documents:

1. Application for the issuance of the letter of acceptance for studies – fully and correctly filled in form, dated and signed, including a photo of the applicant;
2. Baccalaureate diploma or its equivalent – copy and legally certified translation (in Romanian, English or French). The document shall be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country;
   • Candidates with diplomas issued in NIGERIA shall also provide a double-sided copy of the NECO results card for the higher school certificate issued by NECO or of the WAEC Scratch card for the West African senior school certificate
   • Check the list of  high school diplomas recognized by the Ministry of Education for the admission of foreign citizens to Bachelor studies
   • List of countries for which authentication by Hague Apostille or super legalization is required List of countries for which authentication by Hague Apostille or superlegalization is required: https://cnred.edu.ro/en/list-of-countries-for-which-the-authentication-of-study-documents-is-requested/
3. Bachelor’s degree diploma or its equivalent – copy and legally certified translation (in Romanian, English or French). The document shall be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country;
   • Copy and legally certified translation of the certificate attesting the successful passing of the bachelor’s degree examination for graduates of the current year if the original diploma has not yet been issued;
   • The interruption between the end of the applicant’s last studies (i.e. the date the last diploma was obtained) and the current year of application should not exceed 5 years. By applying despite not meeting this requirement, the candidate accepts the risk of rejection by the faculty and/or the risk of not obtaining a visa.
   • List of countries for which authentication by Hague Apostille or superlegalization is required: https://cnred.edu.ro/en/list-of-countries-for-which-the-authentication-of-study-documents-is-requested/
4. Transcripts of academic records/ diploma supplements – copies and legally certified translations (in Romanian, English or French);
5. Certificate attesting the graduation of the Romanian language Preparatory Year (for study programmes taught in Romanian) or English language certificate (for study programmes taught in English), as applicable;
6. Copy and legally certified translation of the birth certificate – in Romanian, English or French;
7. Copy and legally certified translation in Romanian, English or French of the marriage certificate or other documents attesting the change of name (if applicable);
8. Copy of a valid document attesting permanent residence. The document must clearly show the full address and attest the permanent residence (e.g. ID, residence permit, utility bill, etc.). If it is a declaration or a certificate, it must not be older than 6 months. If it is an identity document, it must be valid at the time of submission. The submitted document must be a copy of the original and a translated version into Romanian, English or French;
9. Copy of the passport;
10. Medical certificate (in Romanian, English or French) attesting that the person to be registered for studies does not suffer from contagious diseases nor other deficiencies incompatible with the future profession. The certificate must be issued no more than 6 months prior to the application date;
11. Consent statement regarding the agreement for the processing of personal data. Consent is freely given, by uploading the form on the apply.upt.ro platform;
12. Proof of payment of the file processing fee (100€/file). Account details: click here.
13. Agreement regarding the acceptance of the tuition fee refund conditions

Questions?
Office for International Students
E-mail: student-admissions@upt.ro

In order to apply for Doctoral studies at Politehnica University Timișoara:

1. Check the admission calendar on this webpage.
2. Obtain a provisional agreement from a PhD thesis coordinator affiliated with the Doctoral School. In order to be matched with a PhD coordinator, submit to scoaladoctorala@upt.ro a CV and a memorandum of activity, which should contain at least the following elements: the directions and study intentions considered for the doctoral program; the correspondence between the doctoral field and the previous education; the degree of initiation into research and/or practical activities; published or presented scientific papers on topics associated with the doctoral field; awards at the national phases of professional competitions in the specialized field.
3. Should the PhD coordinator agree, the PhD can be carried out in English or in French. The Letter of Acceptance from the Ministry of Education and Research will mention the language of study.
4. Should the PhD be carried out in Romanian: apply for the Romanian language preparatory year, or present proof of Romanian language knowledge.
5. Submit the application file to the Doctoral School either in person at Office 103A, floor 1, Piata Victoriei nr. 2, Timisoara, or via e-mail at scoaladoctorala@upt.ro.

The application file shall comprise the following documents:

1. Application for the issuance of the letter of acceptance for studies – fully filled in form, dated and signed, including a photo of the applicant
2. Baccalaureate diploma or its equivalent – copy and legally certified translation (in Romanian, English or French). The document shall be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country;
   • Candidates with diplomas issued in NIGERIA shall also provide a double-sided copy of the NECO results card for the higher school certificate issued by NECO or of the WAEC Scratch card for the West African senior school certificate
   • Check the list of  high school diplomas recognized by the Ministry of Education for the admission of foreign citizens to Bachelor studies
   • List of countries for which authentication by Hague Apostille or super legalization is required List of countries for which authentication by Hague Apostille or superlegalization is required: https://cnred.edu.ro/en/list-of-countries-for-which-the-authentication-of-study-documents-is-requested/
3. Bachelor’s degree diploma or its equivalent – copy and legally certified translation (in Romanian, English or French). The document shall be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country;
   • Copy and legally certified translation of the certificate attesting the successful passing of the bachelor’s degree examination for graduates of the current year if the original diploma has not yet been issued;
   • List of countries for which authentication by Hague Apostille or superlegalization is required: https://cnred.edu.ro/en/list-of-countries-for-which-the-authentication-of-study-documents-is-requested/
4. Master’s degree diploma or its equivalent – copy and legally certified translation (in Romanian, English or French). The document shall be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country;
   • List of countries for which authentication by Hague Apostille or superlegalization is required: https://cnred.edu.ro/en/list-of-countries-for-which-the-authentication-of-study-documents-is-requested/
   • The interruption between the end of the applicant’s last studies (i.e. the date the last diploma was obtained) and the current year of application should not exceed 5 years. By applying despite not meeting this requirement, the candidate accepts the risk of rejection by the faculty and/or the risk of not obtaining a visa.
5. Transcripts of academic records/ Diploma supplements – copies and legally certified translations in Romanian, English or French;
6. Certificate attesting the graduation of the Romanian language Preparatory Year (for study programmes taught in Romanian);
7. Copy and legally certified translation in Romanian, English or French of the birth certificate;
8. Copy and legally certified translation in Romanian, English or French of the marriage certificate or other documents attesting the change of name (if applicable);
9. Copy of a valid document attesting permanent residence. The document must clearly show the full address and attest the permanent residence (e.g. ID, residence permit, utility bill, etc.). If it is a declaration or a certificate, it must not be older than 6 months. If it is an identity document, it must be valid at the time of submission. The submitted document must be a copy of the original and a translated version into Romanian, English or French;;
10. Copy of the passport;
11. Medical certificate (in Romanian, English or French) attesting that the person to be registered for studies does not suffer from contagious diseases nor other deficiencies incompatible with the future profession. The certificate must be issued no more than 6 months prior to the application date;
12. Curriculum vitae (CV);
13. Provisional agreement from a PhD thesis coordinator.
14. Agreement regarding the acceptance of the tuition fee refund conditions

Questions?

Office for International Students

E-mail: nicoleta.nemes@upt.ro and  student-admissions@upt.ro

1. You have 60 calendar days from the moment you receive the letter of acceptance to apply for the Romanian visa for studies.
2. You have to apply for the visa no later than the 31st of December of the year of the admission campaign
3. If your visa application is rejected by the Romanian embassy, you need to inform UPT’s Department for International Relations by uploading an official proof of visa refusal on https://apply.upt.ro/ within 15 calendar days from the date you received the refusal decision. This is required even if the applicant decides unilaterally to make an appeal to the initial visa refusal. If the applicant makes an appeal, the official and final answer must be uploaded on the admission platform, as soon as it is available.
4. The request for a tuition fee refund must be submitted via the platform https://apply.upt.ro/ in maximum 30 calendar days from the visa refusal announcement, but without exceeding the date of April 30th of the academic year for which the applicant applied to.
5. Please note that you will not receive a full refund. For example, in the case of a tuition fee of 2430 EUR, you will receive back 2308 EUR, as the Romanian Ministry of Education will tax UPT with 5% of the paid tuition fee.

Questions?

Office for International Students

E-mail: student-admissions@upt.ro

PROCEDURE for organizing and conducting the admission for foreign citizens from EU third countries to bachelor and master programmes organized at Politehnica University Timisoara

Annex 1 – List of bachelor’s study programmes available for foreign citizens

Annex 2 – List of master’s study programmes available for foreign citizens

Annex 3 – Admission calendar for foreign citizens

Annex 4 – Romanian language preparatory year for foreign citizens at UPT

Annex 5 – List of high school diplomas recognized by the Ministry of Education

Annex 6 – Application for the issuance of letter of acceptance to studies (editable)

Annex 7 – Declaration of consent for personal data processing – bachelor studies (editable)

Annex 8 – Admission criteria and ranking of candidates

Annex 9 – Declaration of consent for personal data processing – master studies (editable)

Annex 10 – Tuition fees for foreign citizens from third countries

Annex 11 – Application for tuition fee refund (editable)

Annex 12 – Agreement regarding the acceptance of the tuition fee refund conditions (editable)