Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Faculty of Architecture Faculty of Automation and Faculty of Civil and Urban Planning Computer Science Engineering Faculty of Electronics, Faculty of Machine Telecommunications and Faculty of Electrical Building Information Technology Engineering Faculty of Materials and Environmental Faculty of Building Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Services Engineering Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Sciences North University Centre North University Centre North University Centre of Baia Mare of Baia Mare of Baia Mare www.utcluj.ro Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Content • Rector’s Message • Welcome to Cluj-Napoca and Baia Mare • Technical University of Cluj-Napoca • Study Programmes in Cluj-Napoca • Study Programmes in Baia Mare • International Relations Office • Admission to Studies The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (TUC-N) institutions which, through its traditions and the is a leading Romanian university, recognized as values it upholds, can lead society to prosperity a centre of academic and scientific excellence and progress. regionally, nationally and internationally. It has The organization of the Technical University is continually developed, mirroring the needs and complex, comprising 12 faculties which operate the development of contemporary Romanian in the two university centres, Cluj-Napoca and society. Following the merger with the North Baia Mare, complemented by their extensions University of Baia Mare four years ago, the located in the cities of Alba Iulia, Bistrita, Satu- first such event in the country, the Technical Mare and Zalau. This type of organization University expanded its fields of competence emphasizes regional connections which onto Fundamental Sciences, Humanities and give our university its specific character and Arts. Connected to international current trends, differentiate it from other national universities. characterized by dynamism in its planning and The TUC-N brand is one of engineering, actions, the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca advanced scientific research, innovation and has always been one of the forefront academic artistic creativity in this part of Romania. Rector’s Message BOARD OF SENATE MANAGEMENT TEAM President, Rector, Professor Nicolae BURNETE, Dr. Eng. Professor Vasile ȚOPA, Dr. Eng. Vice President Vice Rector, Professor Vasile-Teodor DĂDÂRLAT, Dr. Eng. Technical Administration and Patrimony Assoc. Professor Hortensiu Liviu CUCU, Dr. Eng. Vice President, Assoc. Professor Anca-Gabriela POPA, Dr. Eng. Vice Rector, Education, Professor Daniela Lucia MANEA, Dr. Eng. Vice President, Assoc. Professor Lucian-Adrian BUTNAR, Dr. Eng. Vice Rector, International Relations Chancellar Professor Silviu Dan MÂNDRU, Dr. Eng. Senior Lecturer Sanda PĂDUREȚU, Dr. Vice Rector, Research, Computational Infrastructure Professor Sergiu NEDEVSCHI, Dr. Eng. Vice Rector, Resources, Management and Financial Policies Professor Dan PITICĂ, Dr. Eng. Vice Rector, University Management and Enterprise Professor Daniela POPESCU, Dr. Eng. Vice Rector, North University Center of Baia Mare Professor Petrică POP-SITAR, Dr. Eng. 3 www.utcluj.ro Welcome to Cluj-Napoca and Baia Mare Cluj-Napoca Cluj-Napoca is an important urban centre whose fame and prestige increased in time together with its scientific, educational and cultural life. Documented first by Ptolemy in Antiquity as Napoca, Cluj was a prosperous medieval city, with a strong trade and manufacturing activity, where arts were not missing. Today, the beauty of the architecture of the city, its artistic and spiritual life, the old spirit and the modern achievements keep on inviting visitors to walk through it. Baia Mare Baia Mare finds its fame and recognition as a medieval city with a prosperous mining industry whose traces can be still seen today. At the end of the 19th century, Baia Mare was the place where the Colony of the Artists was set up. The painters joining the school of art in this city are renowned for the naturalism of the “plein air” paintings and for the influence upon the Romanian and Hungarian art. Today, the city attracts visitors for its own beauty and history and it is a starting point for exploring the authentic Maramures folklore. Baia Mare Cluj-Napoca Transylvania Romania TRADITIONS AND CULTURE www.utcluj.ro 4 Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Today, Romania can be an important 2012 choice for those wishing to study abroad. The Academic Centres The Romanian offer covers a wide range in Cluj and Baia Mare of demands, from general education to joined by agreement, so that today The university degrees. Scientists, medical, Technical University of cultural, sports and arts related Cluj–Napoca has nine personalities are still legends that draw faculties in Cluj-Napoca 1992 and three in Baia Mare. the attention of the learners to our The Polytechnic Institute educational offer. was renamed as the Among the regions of fame and tradition, Technical University of Cluj–Napoca and the Transylvania has been known not only three faculties were through its magic landscape of gentle- restructured into seven sloping hills, rich forests, tall spire wooden faculties and one college. churches and fortified towns, but mainly 1953 through the places where undisputable The Cluj Polytechnic personalities of various fields have studied Institute with three or taught. faculties was established. 1937 The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca is one of the tertiary level institutions in The College for Technical Conductors the city and in Transylvania, possessing changed its name to tradition, national and international Electromechanical recognition. Our University has 12 College. 1922 faculties, in the two academic centres of Cluj-Napoca and Baia Mare, as well as The Industrial College in other four locations: Alba-Iulia, Bistrita, turned into the College for Technical Satu Mare and Zalau. Conductors. The educational offer, aligned to the 1920 Bologna system, includes Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes of study, as The Industrial College was founded in Cluj. well as post and pre-university education and lifelong educational programmes. 1777 “Ratio Educationis”, imperial regulations, launched the study of architecture, hydrotechnics, geodesy alongside with mechanics in Cluj. 5 www.utcluj.ro Facts and Figures The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca offers For all the 3 education cycles, students can education in all Bologna cycles: Bachelor of choose between state scholarship or tuition Science, Master of Science and PhD. fee places. While in the Cluj-Napoca university centre Non–EU international citizens can be enroled the courses are only in Engineering and as fee paying students or can obtain a Architecture, the North University Centre of grant from the Romanian Education Ministry, Baia Mare enrols students either in Engineering according to the bilateral agreements or in Sciences and Humanities. between Romania and their country. Total number of students in Cluj-Napoca - 16588 4.8% 794 19.1% PhD 3173 M.Sc B.Sc 76.1% 12621 Total number of students in Baia Mare - 4272 2.7% 111 29.2% 1250 PhD 68.1% M.Sc 2911 B.Sc Total number of students in The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca - 20860 www.utcluj.ro 6 The university staff and management aim at Cluj-Napoca has also committed itself to the developing their activity according to the international spirit of our time. European standards in the field, by contin- By means of the permanent involvement in uously improving and updating curricula, European programmes with various interna- by implementing the new learning technol- tional European, regional or local partners, ogies, by using up-to-date methods and by our university stands among those academic effectively rethinking the whole educational institutions that are able to attract the inter- process. est of the academic community and to inte- Being dynamical in character, as well grate in joint activities. as in action, the Technical University of Total number of staff in Cluj-Napoca - 1462 51.7% Academic & Research Staff 757 48.3% 705 Administrative Staff Total number of staff in Baia Mare - 280 57.8% 162 Academic & Research Staff Administrative Staff 42.2% 118 Total number of staff in The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca - 1742 7 www.utcluj.ro Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning The Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning trains specialists for architecture, based on a curriculum aiming at the progressive acquisition of professional skills and competences for the practice in architecture, urbanism, restoration and design (furniture and interior design). During the years of study, professional training integrates practical abilities and theoretical education, specific to the field of architecture. The educational programme lasts six years and the Diploma of Architect is officially recognised in the European Union states. TATIANA IALAU Republic of Moldova TESTIMONIALS FROM STUDENTS Among the most important reasons to come to Romania, to study here was the labor market. The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca offered me a wide range of specializations, contributing substantially to training me as a specialist in engineering. Thus, graduating as a student here in Romania I have higher chances to adapt to changes. Here students learn to be independent, to interact Study Programme with roommates and adjust their personality. It is an interesting experience, especially for students who are at great distances from home, as I am. B.Sc. + M.Sc. Every room is like a family, with its