Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi

Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi

Founding of Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași

  • Full Name: Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași
    (Romanian: Universitatea Tehnică „Gheorghe Asachi” din Iași)

  • Official Year of Establishment: 1937

  • Location: Iași, Romania

  • Type: Public Technical University

📜 Historical Background:

Although the university was officially established as an independent institution in 1937, its roots go back to the 19th century, when engineering education first began in Iași under the umbrella of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University.

In 1813, Romanian scholar Gheorghe Asachi initiated the first engineering courses taught in the Romanian language, making him one of the pioneers of technical education in Romania. The university was later named in his honor to recognize his major contributions.

🎓 Development:

Over time, the engineering faculties were separated from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University and restructured into a standalone technical institution, officially formed in 1937. Since then, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University has grown into one of the most prestigious technical universities in Romania and Eastern Europe. Today, it includes multiple faculties specializing in engineering, architecture, information technology, and applied sciences.

Key Strengths of Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași

🏅 Academic Ranking and Recognition

  • Considered one of the top technical universities in Romania.

  • Ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2025 within the 1201–1400 band.

  • Among the top 3 technical institutions in Romania.

  • Ranked 401–500 globally in the Shanghai Global Ranking for Mathematics.

  • Listed in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Ranking in the 1501+ category.


🧪 Programs and Research Excellence

  • Offers programs through 11 faculties in engineering, architecture, IT, and applied sciences.

  • Home to 23 research centers and 8 modern laboratories, actively involved in R&D.

  • Participates in multiple European academic programs (e.g., Erasmus+) and has partnerships in over 25 countries.


🏫 Campus Life and Student Facilities

  • Located in the Tudor Vladimirescu Campus, one of the largest student complexes in Eastern Europe, featuring:

    • Dormitories for 8,000+ students

    • Cafeterias, sports fields, gyms

    • Medical center, cultural spaces

    • A vast central library with ~1 million volumes, known as one of Europe’s most beautiful academic libraries.

For International Students

📋 Required Documents:

  1. Valid passport (clear scanned copy)

  2. High school diploma – original and officially translated (into English, Romanian, or French)

  3. Transcript of records/grades – original and official translation

  4. Birth certificate – officially translated

  5. Two recent passport-sized photos

  6. Medical certificate – recent, stating the applicant is free from contagious diseases

  7. Proof of payment for the application fee

  8. English language proficiency certificate (if the program is in English)

  9. Declaration of the parents' full names (father and mother)

  10. Valid email address (used for all university correspondence)


🗣️ Minimum English Language Requirements:

If applying to an English-taught program, the following scores are required:

  • TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 72

  • IELTS Academic: Minimum overall band of 5.5

  • Other accepted certificates: Cambridge English (B2 level), PTE Academic, or a certificate from an accredited English language school

Top Faculties at Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași

The university includes several distinguished faculties, among them:

  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering: Offers programs in electrical engineering and electronics.

  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: Specializes in mechanical engineering and manufacturing.

  • Faculty of Computer Science: Focuses on computer science and information technology education.

  • Faculty of Civil Engineering: Covers civil engineering and construction disciplines.


Tuition Fees by Faculty at Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași

Tuition fees vary depending on the faculty and the specific study program. Generally, fees range between €2,000 and €4,000 per year, but some programs may require higher or lower fees depending on the specialization and academic degree level.

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