Quick Summary
Public in Bucharest, Romania โ National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, est. 1818. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 30000 students including 6.5% from outside Romania. Known for strengths in Engineering - Electrical & Electronic, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the oldest and most prestigious technical university in Romania, offering modern research infrastructure and high employability.
Subject Strengths
Engineering - Electrical & ElectronicPetroleum EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer Science and Information Systems
Founded1818
TypePublic
Total Students30000
Intl Students6.5%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusUrban
Campus Size60 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationARACIS, EUR-ACE
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201โ1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited/Blended Learning
Online Programs
CAMPUS Research Center, PRECIS Research Center, Center for Advanced Surface Engineering
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
ARACIS, EUR-ACE
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA7
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline ยท December 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on strong mathematics and physics grades; international students should apply early for visa processing and MoE recognition.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Romanian Leu
UG Tuition
RON16,000/yr
per year ยท RON
Living Cost
RON32,000/yr
per year ยท RON
PG Tuition
RON18,500/yr
per year ยท RON
Application Fee
$55
one time ยท USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
RON48,250/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท RON
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Automatic Control and Systems Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Electronics and Telecommunications | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Electrical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong industry partnerships provide mandatory and optional internships.
Industry Connections
MicrosoftOracleIBMSiemensRenaultContinentalHoneywell
Notable Alumni
Henri Coanda, Petrache Poenaru, Ion Iliescu
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic swimming pool, tennis courts, multi-purpose gyms, football pitches
Student Clubs
BEST Bucharest, ASCIG, LSAC
Library Resources
Central Library of UPB with over 1.5 million volumes
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, CEEPUS, ATHENS Program
Summer Programs
Available