Quick Summary
Transilvania University of Brasov, in Brasov, Romania, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1948. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 20000 students including 3% from outside Romania. Known for strengths in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Wood Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 72%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Located in a top tourist city, UNITBV offers modern research facilities and strong links to the automotive and IT industries.
Subject Strengths
Mechanical EngineeringComputer ScienceWood EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringPhilology
Founded1948
TypePublic
Total Students20000
Intl Students3%
Faculty Ratio18
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsCounty Clinical Emergency Hospital of Brasov
AccreditationARACIS
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
100 undergraduate programs, 74 master's programs, 18 PhD programs
Programs
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Medicine, Mathematics, Philology, Cultural Studies
PhD Programs
Distance learning (ID) and Low-frequency (IFR) programs available
Online Programs
R&D Institute of Transilvania University (ICDT)
Research Centers
High
Research Output
ARACIS
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate72%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL72
Min GPA6
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท July 20
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on the Baccalaureate average grade for most programs; specialized exams are required for Medicine, Music, and Physical Education.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Romanian Leu
UG Tuition
RON14,000/yr
per year ยท RON
Living Cost
RON22,500/yr
per year ยท RON
PG Tuition
RON16,000/yr
per year ยท RON
Application Fee
$50
one time ยท USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
RON36,700/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 100 undergraduate programs, 74 master's programs, 18 PhD programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Psychology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Music | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$11,000
Average Salary After Graduation
85%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with industrial partners like Schaeffler, Autoliv, and Continental.
Industry Connections
SiemensIBMDraexlmaierBoschPreh
Notable Alumni
Dumitru Prunariu, Ludovic Orban
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Colina Sports Complex, gymnasiums, outdoor courts
Student Clubs
AIESEC, BEST Brasov, ASCUT, Student Council
Library Resources
Transilvania University Library with over 1 million volumes and access to international databases
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, CEEPUS
Summer Programs
Summer School of Romanian Language and Civilization