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Why study in Craiova

Craiova is an university centre well-known for a strong academic tradition, as well as a few important historical figures who studied here, such as the sculptor Constantin Brancusi, who studied at the Craiova Art School and carved his first sculptures there or Petrache Poenaru, the inventor of the first cartridge fountain pen. Mihai Viteazu achieved the first unification of the three Romanian principalities in 1600, was first the Great Ban of Craiova, one of the most important political roles of Wallachia.

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28.02.2025 | Last update University of Craiova

The University of Craiova. Background

Founded in 1947, the University of Craiova ranks among the top ten universities of Romania and it is the main institution of higher education in the South-West of the country, in the historical region of Oltenia. The University has a comprehensive structure covering a wide range of academic fields of interest, research and study programs organized into twelve faculties, 41 research centers, and 10 Doctoral Schools. Its own research hub, INCESA, is currently one of the largest Romanian organizations of applied research, designed to support the regional evolution of R&D infrastructure and activities.

University of Craiova is a member of the EC-funded Across European Universities Alliance which consists of nine member institutions representing their respective regions within the European Union as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina. The members are: University of Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Bialystok University of Technology (Poland), Chemnitz University of Technology (Germany), University of Craiova (Romania), University of Girona (Spain), University of Nova Gorica (Slovenia), University of Perpignan Via Domitia (France), University of Ruse (Bulgaria, University of Udine (Italy). 

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03.03.2025 | Last update University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova
The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova (UMFCV), by its faculties and specializations, is an academic institution in which the educational activity is preponderant, but it also hosts a remarkable scientific research activity. UMFCV provides high quality teaching and training activity, being the main actor in the field of medical training from the Oltenia region.
The UMFCV has more than 4400 students enrolled at four faculties: Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of  Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Faculty of Nursing.
Studying at the UMFCV is the best choice for international students. Thus they have the opportunity to live in Craiova, an ancient city and one of the most importants from the south part of Romania. 


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18.12.2025 | Last update Spiru Haret University
We are the largest private University in Romania, with 34 years of experience and a long lasting tradition of providing high quality education which focuses on our STUDENTS and their professional needs. Our vision is to provide society, through our graduates, with specialists, experts and leaders equipped to handle any professional challenge in their fields. We made it our mission to promote a new quality in the field of education, by continuously optimizing our academic programmes, intensifying our scientific research activities and adapting our curriculum to meet the needs and trends of the Labor Market, while also focusing on performance in the field of Human Resources.

Our university has 11 faculties in 5 campuses: Bucharest, Braşov, Constanţa, Craiova, Câmpulung
  • Bucharest
Faculty of Physical Education and Sports
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Sciences
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences
Faculty of Economic Sciences
Faculty of Legal, Political and Administrative Sciences
  • Braşov
Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences
Faculty of Legal, Economic and Administrative Sciences
  • Câmpulung 
Faculty of Economic Sciences
  • Constanţa
Faculty of Legal and Economic Sciences
  • Craiova
Faculty of Legal, Economic and Administrative Sciences

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