Detailed introduction of Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara:

Introduction and Overview

The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara is a well-known medical university in Timișoara, Romania. It provides high-quality education and research opportunities in the fields of medicine, pharmacy and stomatology, and has trained a large number of professionals. It has a certain influence in Romania and even internationally.

History and establishment time

The school was established on December 30, 1944, approved by Decree No. 660 signed by King Mihai I of Romania. It was originally a college of the Western University. On January 17, 1945, Decree No. 104 signed by the Ministry of Health recorded the establishment of the Timișoara Medical School. On July 15, 1945, the Medical School officially opened. From 1948 to 1990, it was renamed the Institute of Medicine, and after 1990 it was changed to a university. In 2001, the school was named after the famous scientist Victor Bebes.

School Strength

Faculty: In 2019-2020, the school had a total of 1,192 employees.

Student size: In 2019-2020, there were 6,813 students, and more than 25,000 graduates have been trained, of which nearly 5,000 are international students.

Research achievements: There are many achievements in medical research, such as the first cadaveric kidney transplant in Romania and the first in vitro fertilization. The research is mainly focused on basic research and clinical research, and students and researchers are encouraged to publish their results in well-known medical journals.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

With the motto of "Education and Science for the Future (Doctrina et scientia in posterum)", the university is committed to cultivating future professionals such as physicians, pharmacists and dentists, focusing on combining education, research and medical practice, emphasizing that students learn and grow in practice, cultivating students' professional qualities and innovation ability, and actively participating in community medical services.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has medical informatics laboratories, etc., which provide important support for medical research and teaching.

Advantageous disciplines: The clinical medicine major of the medical school ranks 664th in the world and 11th in Romania. In addition, majors such as pharmacy and stomatology also have a high level of teaching and scientific research.

Faculty

The school currently has three colleges, namely the School of Medicine, the School of Stomatology and the School of Pharmacy. Each college has multiple sub-specialties, such as medicine, registered nurses, hydrotherapy - physical therapy and recovery, radiology and medical imaging, nutrition and dietetics, etc. in the School of Medicine; oral medicine, dental technology, dental registered nurses, etc. in the School of Stomatology; pharmacy, pharmaceutical assistants, etc. in the School of Pharmacy.

Ranking

Ranked 1805th in the 2022-2023 US News Best Global Universities Ranking, 595th in the Best Global Universities in Europe, and 11th in the Best Global Universities in Romania.

Cost

Tuition fees for medicine and stomatology are 8,000 euros per year for 6 years; tuition fees for pharmacy are 8,000 euros per year for 5 years.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The school has multiple campuses, its own library, IT learning center, computer science department, etc., providing students with good learning and research conditions. In addition, there are multiple student dormitories to provide accommodation for students.

Cultural Atmosphere: Timisoara is an important city in western Romania with a rich historical and cultural heritage and an active cultural life. The school often holds various academic lectures, cultural activities and sports events to enrich students' extracurricular life.