Application fee:

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

Beneficiary: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMISOARA
Beneficiary address: Piata Victoriei, Nr.2, Timisoara, 300006, Romania
Account number: RO56RNCB0255008330450267
Bank: BANCA COMERCIALA ROMANA S.A.
Bank branch address: Sos. Orhideelor nr.15D, Sector 6, cod postal 060071, Bucuresti, Romania
SWIFT: RNCBROBU
CUI 4269282
VAT NUMBER: RO23690201

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
• 3480 EUR / academic year for PhD studies in the field of engineering
• 4440 EUR /academic year for PhD 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”)

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!

The following types of applicants can enroll in this program:

1. Citizens from third countries who wish to study in Romanian at Politehnica University Timișoara or another university in Romania. The tuition fee is 1980 EUR/academic year.
2. Citizens from EU countries who wish to study in Romanian at Politehnica University Timișoara or another university in Romania. The tuition fee is 4550 RON/academic year.
3. Romanian ethnics from abroad who want to learn/improve their Romanian language level before attending a study program at Politehnica University Timișoara or another university in Romania. The tuition fee is 2550 RON/academic year.

• Application file fee: 100 EUR/ file
• Maximum number of students per academic year: 100

Documents: see the necessary documents for admission to bachelor’s/masters in the sections below.  Depending on the programme you wish to study at UPT (Romanian language preparatory year, bachelor’s, master’s), 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, Bachelor in English.

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 filled in form, with enclosed photo, dated and signed (ANNEX 6, see section “Methodology”);
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
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;
4. Transcripts of academic records/ Diploma supplements – copies and legally certified translations, afferent to the studies completed;
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;
7. Copy and legally certified translation of the marriage certificate or other documents attesting the change of name (if applicable);
8. Copy of the document attesting the permanent residence abroad;
9. Copy of the passport;
10. Medical certificate (in a widespread international language) attesting that the person to be registered for studies does not suffer from contagious diseases nor other deficiencies incompatible with the future profession;
11. Consent for processing personal data (ANNEX 9, see section “Methodology”).
12. Proof of payment of the file processing fee (100€/file). Account details:

Beneficiary: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMISOARA
Beneficiary address: Piata Victoriei, Nr.2, Timisoara, 300006, Romania
Account number: RO56RNCB0255008330450267
Bank: BANCA COMERCIALA ROMANA S.A.
Bank branch address: Sos. Orhideelor nr.15D, Sector 6, cod postal 060071, București, Romania
SWIFT: RNCBROBU
CUI 4269282
VAT NUMBER: RO23690201

Questions?

Office for International Students

E-mail: 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. 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.
3. Please note that you will not receive a full refund. For example, in the case of a tuition fee of 2430 Euro, 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 of Timisoara – approved through HCA 70/01.04.2025

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)