Detailed introduction of Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi:

Introduction and Overview

Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi is a public university located in Iasi, Iasi County, Moldova Region, western Romania. It is classified as a university of advanced research and education by the Romanian Ministry of Education. It has the oldest tradition in the field of engineering education in Romania and is a member of the Romanian Association of Technical Universities (ARUT).

History and establishment time

In 1813, scholar Gheorghe Asachi opened a Romanian-language higher education course in the Prince's College in Iasi, namely the School of Surveying and Civil Engineers.

In November 1910, an independent Industrial Electricity School was established in the Faculty of Science of the University of Iasi, which was later renamed the Institute of Electrical Engineering. It was the first school of its kind in Romania.

In November 1912, the Departments of Electrical Engineering, Applied Chemistry and Agronomy were established in the Faculty of Science, marking the birth of the later Polytechnic School of Iasi.

In March 1937, the Romanian Parliament passed a new education law, and the technical higher education department of the University of Iaşi was reorganized into a college and integrated into the newly established Gheorghe Asaç Polytechnic School.

In 1948, it was renamed Gheorghe Asaç Polytechnic Institute, and the Agricultural College became independent as the Iaşi Agricultural College.

On May 17, 1993, the Iaşi Polytechnic Institute was renamed Gheorghe Asaçi Technical University.

School Strength

Faculty: With 1,100 faculty and staff, it can provide professional teaching and guidance to students.

Disciplines: There are 11 schools and 3 departments, including the "G.M. Cantacuzino" School of Architecture, School of Automatic Control and Computer Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, School of Civil Engineering and Building Services, School of Electrical Engineering, Energy and Applied Information, School of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Hydraulic Engineering, School of Geodesy and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Industrial Design and Business Management, etc., offering undergraduate, master and doctoral degree programs, covering engineering, science and management.

Research achievements: In the past decade, it is one of the universities with the largest number of patents and inventions in Romania, playing a key role in the development and dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Nature of the institution

A public university funded and managed by the Romanian government.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing high-quality engineering education and research, cultivating engineers and scientists with innovative and practical abilities, emphasizing the practicality and interdisciplinary nature of knowledge, and focusing on the comprehensive quality training and career development of students.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has several advanced laboratories, such as electrical engineering laboratories, chemical engineering laboratories, mechanical engineering laboratories, environmental engineering laboratories, etc., which provide students with a platform for practice and research.

Advantageous disciplines: It has a high level of teaching and research in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science and other fields. In the QS World University Rankings, the school's engineering disciplines are in the 1201-1400 range in 2024 and 2025, and in the THE 2025 World University Rankings, the engineering disciplines are in the 1001 + range.

Faculty

Specifically including the "G.M. Cantacuzino" School of Architecture, School of Automatic Control and Computer Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, School of Civil Engineering and Building Services, School of Electrical Engineering, Energy and Applied Information, School of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Water Conservancy Engineering, School of Geodesy and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Industrial Design and Business Management, etc.

Ranking

In the QS World University Rankings, it is in the 1201+ range in 2022, and in the 1201-1400 range in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

In the THE 2025 World University Rankings, it is in the 1501+ range, and the engineering discipline is ranked in the 1001+ range.

Cost

There is no exact tuition standard at present, but the tuition fees of public universities in Romania are relatively affordable. The tuition fees for international students are usually around 2000-3000 euros per year. For reference only, the specific fees may vary depending on the major and degree type.

Campus environment

Campus facilities: The main campus is located in Iasi, with complete teaching facilities and living facilities, such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, student dormitories, canteens, gymnasiums, etc. In addition, there are multiple campuses and research centers distributed in Iasi and other parts of Romania.

Academic atmosphere: We actively carry out international exchanges and cooperation, have established cooperative relations with universities in many countries, created an international academic atmosphere, and frequently hold various academic lectures, seminars and other activities.

Cultural activities: We focus on cultivating students' comprehensive qualities and organize a variety of campus cultural activities, such as cultural festivals, sports competitions, art exhibitions, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life.