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Polytechnic University of Bucharest

The Polytechnic University of Bucharest (UPB) is Romania's oldest and most prestigious engineering institution, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs for international students. Here's an overview of the application process, available courses, fees, and language requirements for the 2026 academic year:

Courses and Subjects

UPB offers a wide array of programs across various faculties, including:

  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering:
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Power Engineering
    • Systems Engineering
  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics:
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mechatronics and Robotics
    • Industrial Engineering
  • Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science:
    • Computer Science and Engineering
    • Automatic Control and Applied Informatics
    • Systems Engineering
  • Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications, and Information Technology:
    • Electronics Engineering
    • Telecommunications Systems and Technologies
    • Information Engineering
  • Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages:
    • Electrical Engineering (taught in English or French)
    • Computer Science (taught in English or French)
    • Mechanical Engineering (taught in English or French)
    • Civil Engineering (taught in English or French)
  • Faculty of Aerospace Engineering:
    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Aeronautical Constructions
  • Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology:
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Biochemical Engineering
  • Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering:
    • Materials Science and Engineering
    • Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies
  • Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science:
    • Organic and Biochemical Engineering
    • Chemical and Biochemical Technologies
  • Faculty of Transport Engineering:
    • Automotive Engineering
    • Railways, Roads, and Bridges
    • Transport and Traffic Engineering
  • Faculty of Engineering and Management of Technological Systems:
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Quality Engineering
  • Faculty of Applied Sciences:
    • Engineering Physics
    • Medical Engineering
    • Mathematical Engineering
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Tuition Fees

For the academic year 2025-2026, the tuition fee is approximately 3,500 to 4,000 USD per year for bachelor's programs, and 3,500 to 4,000 USD per year for master's programs. Please note that these fees are subject to change and may vary for the 2026 academic year.

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IELTS Requirements

For programs taught in English, a recognized language certificate is required. If you do not have such a certificate, a compulsory language test will be organized after your arrival in Romania. Until successful completion of the test, your admission will be conditional.

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Application Process

Application Process for International Students:

  1. Eligibility Check:
    • Ensure you have a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Education.
  2. Document Preparation:
    • Complete the online application form.
    • Provide an authenticity statement and consent for processing personal data.
    • Submit your high school diploma, authenticated and translated into Romanian, English, or French by an authorized translator and legalized at a public notary.
    • Include a transcript of records, birth certificate, marriage certificate (if applicable), international passport, and national identity card or any other official document proving your permanent residence.
  3. Application Submission:
    • Submit your application and required documents through the university's online admission platform. The pre-registration for the 2025 admission is open, and the deadlines for the 2026 academic year are expected to be similar.
  4. Admission Fee:
    • Pay a non-refundable admission fee of 100 EUR.

Additional Information:

  • The university does not offer online or distance learning courses for international students.
  • The university is not involved in the process of obtaining the study visa. If you pay a tuition fee for the first year of your studies and then fail to get the study visa, the tuition fee will be reimbursed according to the university's policy.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the official website of the Polytechnic University of Bucharest or contact their International Relations Department.

 

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