Politehnica University of Bucharest: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1078 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #413 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #3 of 79 | In Romania |
| #2 of 24 | In Bucharest |
| #117 of 1,387 | For Architecture |
| Top50% | For 150 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Enrollment
- 28,360
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- upb.ro
- Languages
- Romanian;English;French;German
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school leaving certificate (Bacalaureat) or recognized equivalent; Entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 28,360 |
| Full time employee | 1,300 |
| Student:staff ratio | 22:1 |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Politehnica University of Bucharest based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Politehnica University of Bucharest is a world-class research university with 32,239 scientific papers published and 320,450 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Organic Chemistry.
Politehnica University of Bucharest majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 62 |
| 1993 | 10 | 72 |
| 1994 | 48 | 89 |
| 1995 | 69 | 97 |
| 1996 | 108 | 142 |
| 1997 | 118 | 217 |
| 1998 | 176 | 223 |
| 1999 | 134 | 329 |
| 2000 | 225 | 437 |
| 2001 | 241 | 541 |
| 2002 | 478 | 880 |
| 2003 | 310 | 902 |
| 2004 | 308 | 1131 |
| 2005 | 364 | 1305 |
| 2006 | 433 | 1520 |
| 2007 | 559 | 1848 |
| 2008 | 833 | 2455 |
| 2009 | 863 | 2769 |
| 2010 | 1145 | 3746 |
| 2011 | 1075 | 5356 |
| 2012 | 1287 | 9157 |
| 2013 | 1401 | 12053 |
| 2014 | 1443 | 12937 |
| 2015 | 1961 | 15518 |
| 2016 | 1630 | 16685 |
| 2017 | 2111 | 17931 |
| 2018 | 1937 | 19218 |
| 2019 | 2187 | 22537 |
| 2020 | 2012 | 25471 |
| 2021 | 2216 | 31458 |
| 2022 | 2048 | 32707 |
| 2023 | 2484 | 39148 |
| 2024 | 1806 | 37786 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Politehnica University of Bucharest gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,000 RON |
| Master's Degree | 12,000 RON |
| Doctoral Degree | 15,000 RON |
The Politehnica University of Bucharest has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Politehnica University of Bucharest.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Diploma de Licenţă | Engineering |
|---|---|
| Diplomă de Master | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Power Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| Diplomă de Doctor | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Engineering |
Politehnica University of Bucharest alumni
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Ion Iliescu
- Occupations
- activistpoliticianpropagandiststatespersonvlogger
- Biography
-
Ion Iliescu is a Romanian politician and engineer who served as the second and fourth president of Romania from 1989 until 1996 and from 2000 until 2004. Between 1996 and 2000 and also from 2004 to 2008, the year in which he retired, Iliescu was a senator for the Social Democratic Party (PSD), of which he is the founder and honorary president to this day.
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Henri Coandă
- Occupations
- inventorphysicistmilitary flight engineeraircraft pilotengineer
- Biography
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Henri Marie Coandă was a Romanian inventor, aerodynamics pioneer, and builder of an experimental aircraft, the Coandă-1910, which never flew. He invented a great number of devices, designed a "flying saucer" and discovered the Coandă effect of fluid dynamics.
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Liviu Dragnea
- Occupations
- influencerpoliticianpolitical bossTikTokerdrummer
- Biography
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Liviu Nicolae Dragnea is a Romanian engineer and former politician. Starting his career in the Democratic Party (PD), he joined the Social Democratic Party (PSD), eventually becoming its leader. After holding several positions as Minister, he resigned from the cabinet in May 2015, following a conviction in a case involving electoral fraud, for which he received a two-year suspended sentence in April 2016.
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Ion Mihai Pacepa
- Occupations
- intelligence officerjournalistopinion journalist
- Biography
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Ion Mihai Pacepa was a Romanian lieutenant general in the Securitate, the secret police of the Socialist Republic of Romania, who defected to the United States in July 1978 following President Jimmy Carter's approval of his request for political asylum. He was the highest-ranking defector from the former Eastern Bloc, and wrote books and articles on the inner workings of communist intelligence services. His best-known works are the books Disinformation and Red Horizons.
Politehnica University of Bucharest faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Aerospace Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Applied Chemistry and Materials Sciences | Applied Chemistry, Materials Engineering |
| Faculty : Applied Sciences | Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Engineering, Optics |
| Faculty : Automatic Control and Computer Science | Computer Science, Electronics and Automation |
| Faculty : Biotechnical Systems Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Equipment, Biotechnology, Food Technology |
| Faculty : Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
| Faculty : Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology | Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Engineering and Management of Technological Systems | Technology |
| Faculty : Engineering in Foreign Languages | Engineering |
| Faculty : Entrepreuneurship, Business Engineering and Management | Engineering Management, Industrial Management, Management |
| Faculty : Materials Science and Engineering | Materials Engineering |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics | Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Medical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering |
| Faculty : Power Engineering | Energy Engineering, Power Engineering |
| Faculty : Transports | Transport Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | PUB Universitatea Politehnica din Bucuresti |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1864 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Research |
Location and contacts
| Address | Splaiul Independenţei, Nr. 313 Sector 6 Bucharest, 060042 Romania |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,717,000 |