Introduction

Ion Creanga Pedagogical State University is located in Chisinau, Moldova. It is a public teacher training university with a high reputation. It is named after Ion Creanga, a famous Romanian writer and storyteller. It has trained a large number of talents in the field of education and other related majors for Moldova.

Overview

Student size: There are currently more than 6,000 students.

Number of teachers: The number of teachers has not been found, but it is speculated from the school size and professional settings that it has a considerable number of teachers.

History and establishment time

The school was established in August 1940. It was originally the Moldova National Teachers College. It was renamed Ion Creanga National Teachers College in 1955 and obtained its current name on May 21, 1992.

School Strength

Teaching staff: It has a group of teachers with rich teaching experience and high professional quality. They have in-depth research and teaching practice in their respective disciplines and can provide students with high-quality education and teaching services, but no detailed information such as teacher title structure has been found.

Teaching facilities: The school is equipped with relatively complete teaching facilities, including several teaching buildings, 7 student dormitories, a library with 6 reading rooms, computer equipment with Internet access, and a printing factory, etc., which provide good conditions for students' study and life.

Institutional nature

Ion Creanga Pedagogical State University is a non-profit public higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Adhering to the school motto of "Disce ut doceas" (Latin: learning for teaching), it focuses on cultivating students' educational and teaching abilities and comprehensive qualities, emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, and encourages students to actively participate in teaching practice and educational research activities to cultivate professional talents who are competent for education at all levels.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Computer science, psychology, education, art design, foreign languages ​​and other disciplines are the school's advantageous disciplines, and have achieved remarkable results in teaching and scientific research. For example, the School of Computer Science and Information Technology is a relatively new and rapidly developing school in the school, focusing on teaching and research in computer science related fields; the School of Foreign Languages ​​was established on September 1, 1948, and is the first foreign language school in Moldova, offering language and literature courses such as English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Key Laboratory: No clearly named key laboratory has been found in the school, but the school provides corresponding experimental equipment and practice places for teaching and research in various disciplines to support the scientific research activities of teachers and students.

Department Settings

The school has 9 schools, as follows:

School of Computer Science and Information Technology: Provides professional courses such as educational technology, information technology, mathematics and computer science.

School of Continuing Education and Management: Covers majors such as humanities and social sciences education, mother tongue education, educational psychology, art education, special education, and educational management.

School of Art and Design: Has majors such as graphic arts, sculpture, educational technology, fashion design, painting, and graphic design.

School of Foreign Languages ​​and Literature: Includes majors such as English, German, and linguistics.

School of History and Ethnic Education: Provides professional courses such as history and geography.

School of Education: Focuses on educational science, preschool education, primary education and other majors.

School of Linguistics: Has majors such as classical languages, linguistics, modern languages, and communication.

School of Psychology and Special Education: Includes majors such as educational psychology, psychology, social work, and special education.

School of Social Vocations: Organizes and provides extracurricular practical activities such as dance, music, and sports.

Ranking

According to edurank.org, the school ranks 8580th in the world, 2023rd in Europe, and 9th in Moldova.

According to 4icu.org, the school ranks 7062nd in the world in 2024 and 5th in Moldova.

According to studyabroadaide.com, the school ranks 6018th in the world, 1834th in Europe, and 7th in Moldova in 2025; in the 2025 Best Value University Ranking, the school ranks 6040th in the world, 1776th in Europe, and 6th in Moldova.

Cost

Tuition fees vary depending on the major and student type. According to uni24k.com, the school's undergraduate tuition fees range from $250 to $400 per year.

Campus

Location: Located in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, the city has a population of about 639,000 and the school address is Strada Ion Creangă 1, Chișinău 2069, Moldova.

Facilities: The campus has 6 teaching buildings, 7 dormitories, a library with 6 reading rooms, computer equipment with Internet access, and a printing house, providing students with good learning and living conditions.