“gheorghe asachi” technical university of iasi romania

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“GHEORGHE ASACHI” TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF IASI ROMANIA,

“Iaşi is more than a once illustrious capital city of Moldavia; within its walls there are treasures of national art and history, which in no other city of Romania are so plentiful. Iaşi is in itself a national museum and a sacred duty prompts us to untiringly and continually do our best in making sure that its historical monuments are not suffocated, and we are able to shine brightly on the horizon of our past. We are to give them the necessary space and atmosphere so as to allow them to breathe the fresh air which gave vigor to our ancestors who built them.”

Nicolae Iorga

,WELCOME TO IASI

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Facts and Figures about Romania................................

2. iasi County and The City of Iasi.....................................

3. Short History of “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of lasi..............................................

4. Our faculties.....................................................................

5. Erasmus+ Programme......................................................

6. Information about Admission.......................................

7. General Practical Information....................................

8. Social Life...........................................................................

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Facts and FIgures about Romania

1 Land area: 237.500 Km2

Neighbours: Ukraine N, Hungary and Serbia W, Bulgaria S, Black Sea and Republic of Moldavia E. Much of the border with Bulgaria is formed by the Lower Danube. The total length of borders is 3190 km. Location: Romania lies in the Southeast of Europe, on parallel 45, between 43°37’07” and 48°15’06” North, and 20°15’44” and 29°41’24” East.

Population: 20.121.641 Local Hour: GMT+ 2 Urban population: 55,2% Capital: Bucharest

Religion:

Official language: Romanian - a language of Latin origin. Currency: The Romanian currency is the LEU (plural “lei”). Payments can be done wuth regular bank cards. The EURO is the main hard currency. At European level Romania is a country considered by most quite safe and most of inhabitants are friendly. You will find here a surprisingly rich culture and a beautiful environment. Romania joined NATO in 2004 and the EU in 2007.

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OTHER RELIGION

PENTECOSTAL

REFORMED

ROMANO-CATHOLIC

ORTHODOX

3,5%

1,5%

3,7%

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iasi County and The City of Iasi

Location: NE of RomaniaPopulation: over 825,000.Surface: 5,500 sq. km.County capital: IAŞI - over 400,000 inhabitants.Climate: predominantly temperate - continental.

laşi - “the town of the seven hills”, was attested in the 15th century by Prince Alexandru cel Bun (1400 - 1432) who issued a document granting commercial privileges. The history of laşi area goes back to the beginnings of the second millennium. Archaeological investigations carried out at Cucuteni village revealed one of the most brilliant Neolithic cultures in Europe, the famous Cucuteni Culture (millennium 3 - 2 B.C.), Băiceni - Mlada (3rd - 2nd c. B.C.), Dumbrava (1st - 2nd c. A.D.), and laşi - Nicolina (dating from the Iron Age and the 4th - 12th c. A.D.). Having a leading position in Romania’s economy, the development of laşi is connected to its ideal geographical location at the crossing of old commercial roads laşi region is one of the major knots of commercial transit roads in the Eastern part of Romania; its network of roads and railways are easily accessible from any part of Romania and Europe.

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Short History of “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi

The origin of Higher Education in laşi dates back to the Middle Ages. Academic education, initially dominated by the humanities, began to make room for science. The first scholastic nuclei were formed in the 16th century, with the Latin School at Cotnari near laşi, and later on the College of the “Trei lerahi” Church (1634-1653). In 1813, Gheorghe Asachi set up the first centre for technical education taught in Romanian, beginning with a civil engineering class which was later developed within the Michailean Academy (1835) and the “Alexandru loan Cuza ” University in laşi (1860).

“Gheorghe Asachi” Polytechnic Institute of laşi was founded in 1937 as a separate institution, drawing together a number of engineering departments in an independent institution; in 1993 its name was changed into Technical University. From among the 56 institutions of state higher education in Romania, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi has the oldest tradition in engineering education. The University leadership comprising academic management and administrative management are two fundamental components of university management.

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FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE “ G.M. CANTACUZINO”

FACULTY OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

FACULTY OF ELECTRONICS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

FACULTY OF HYDROTECHNICAL EGNINEERING, GEODESY AND ENVIROMENTAL ENGINEERING

FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

FACULTY OF MACHINE MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL

MANAGEMENT

FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING SERVICIES

FACULTY OF TEXTILES, LEATHER AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT

FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

41, Prof.dr.doc. D. Mangeron Street Iaşi, 700050, Romania

Homepage: www. tuiasi.ro/facultati/sim Phone: + 40 232 230 009, Fax: +40 232 230 009

11 A, Bd. Carol I Iaşi, 700506, Romania

Homepage: www.etti.tuiasi.roPhone: + 40 232 270 041, Fax: +40 232 217 720


Homepage: www.ace.tuiasi.roPhone: + 40 232 231 343, Fax: +40 232 231 343


Homepage: www.tuiasi.ro/facultati/arhiPhone: + 40 232 211 595, Fax: +40 232 211 595

43, Prof.dr.doc. D. Mangeron StreetIaşi, 700050, Romania

Homepage: www.mec.tuiasi.roPhone: + 40 232 232 337, Fax: +40 232 232 337


Homepage: www. tuiasi.ro/facultati/hidroPhone: + 40 232 270 690, Fax: +40 232 270 690


Homepage: www.ce.tuiasi.ro Phone: + 40 232 254 638, Fax: +40 232 233 368


Homepage: www. tuiasi.ro/facultati/texPhone: + 40 232 230 491, Fax: +40 232 230 491


Homepage: www.ch.tuiasi.roPhone: + 40 232 271 311, Fax: +40 232 271 311

21-23, Prof.dr.doc. D. Mangeron StreetIaşi, 700050, Romania

Homepage: www. tuiasi.ro/facultati/ethPhone: + 40 232 237 627, Fax: +40 232 237 627


Homepage: www. tuiasi.ro/facultati/cmmiPhone: + 40 232 242 109, Fax: +40 232 242 109

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4OUR FACULTIES

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The Iaşi Technical University’s Library has been selected among the most beautiful 25 libraries in the world (www.Boredpanda.com). The library is on the first place in the site visitor’s preference top. In “competition” there are architectural masterpieces such as the Trinity College Library in Dublin, the Royal Portuguese Library in Rio de Janeiro, the National Library in Prague or the National Library of France. It was founded in 1937 and since then it has served the research, information and documentation needs of its users. It provides resources to support the academic and research programmes of the university. Established as a reference and research technical library, it holds about one million volumes archived according to the international cataloguing and indexing practices, covering a widerange of subjects on engineering and technology, science, economics and law. It comprises a central library and six subsidiaries endowed with:handbooks, treatises, practical works, technical guide books, Romanian and foreign books selected to answer the didactic and current documentation requirements, Romanian and foreign technical journals, reference journals, proceedings of conferences, congresses, symposia held in Romania and abroad, Ph.D. theses, dictionaries, micro forms, Romanian and foreign standards.

The library integrated software is ALEPH and the on-line Catalogue is available to public, accessing the address: www.library.tuiasi.ro.

THE LIBRARY

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Erasmus+ Programme

5Each year, many students go abroad to partner universities, within the frame of Erasmus+.

Documents for Enrolment – Erasmus Students

Incoming Students

Students enrolled at one of our Erasmus+ partner universities can apply for an Erasmus stage at “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi. First, they have to be selected by their home universities, and afterwards, they should be accepted by the Romanian faculty they applied for. Between the student and the university there will be signed an Erasmus Learning Agreement, stating the curricula and the students’rights and obligations. “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi uses the ECTS system, therefore the grades and examinations passed are fully recognized by their home universities, as stated in the Erasmus University Charter.

Outgoing Students

The students of “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi can apply as well for an Erasmus study stage within the European Union, at our Erasmus+ partner universities. For each faculty is an Erasmus co-ordinator who is in charge within the selection of the students. A list of the necessary documentation is available on www.tuiasi.ro. Between the student and the university there is signed an Erasmus+ Learning Agreement, stating the curricula and the students’rights and obligations.

For more information, please contact The Office for International Relations and University Image ([email protected]).

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Information about Admission

Foreign students, from non-EU countries, self financed, can register for courses by submitting the papers at the University. If the faculty accepts the student’s application, the University will ask the acceptance to study from the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research. Those students wishing to study “Architecture” have to demonstrate their ability in technical and artistic drawing. The candidates for the Ph.D. programmes are required to pass an examination in order to prove that they have the necessary background knowledge in the respective field of study; they also need the scientific co-ordinator’s written agreement. The foreign students who want to attend undergraduate and postgraduate courses taught in Romanian, and do not speak Romanian, can enroll for one year Romanian language preparatory course. The course is offered, through both English and French, by the “Al. I. Cuza” University of Iaşi. After completing the above mentioned course, the foreign students have to pass a Romanian language examination at “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi. For the undergraduate level the fee is 270 Euros, while for the postgraduate and Ph.D. level the fee is 290 Euros. Since fees are subject to change, it is better to get information directly from the Vice Rectorate for University Strategies ([email protected]).

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International Students – Documents for Enrolment

In order to apply for studying at “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, the foreign students need to submit the application form as well as certified copies and authorized translations of the following documents:• Documents proving the studies already completed: Baccalaureate Diploma or its equivalent, for undergraduate studies;• Academic records and Graduation diploma for being admitted to postgraduate studies, as well as a complete set of transcripts including undergraduate courses and any other post graduate course completed;• Birth certificate and marriage certificate – if the applicant’s last name changed subsequent to marriage;• Medical certificate;• Passport and language certificate.

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The Application Form – application forms can be obtained from the Romanian Ministry of Education and Scientific Research or from the Romanian Embassy in the applicant’s country or from the Vice Rectorate for University Strategies (contact address: [email protected]). For further information regarding the validation of studies performed in other countries, and the requirements for the medical check, please contact the Romanian Ministry of Education and Scientific Research at the following address:

IMPORTANT All applicants, except Erasmus students, must submit certified copies of the documents listed above and translations endorsed by the Romanian Embassy in the applicant’s country. The application file must be submitted to “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi (for detailed information, please contact the Vice Rectorate for University Strategies : [email protected]).

FEES Tuition fee for undergraduate level is 270 Euros per month and for the postgraduate and Ph.D. level the fee is 290 Euros, payable before the beginning of each academic year (9 months in advance). For the foreign students who want to study in the field of “Architecture”, the fee for undergraduate level is 350 Euros per month and for the postgraduate the fee is 370 Euros. This money covers the cost of tuition and access to the educational, cultural and sports facilities throughout the university.Foreign citizens of Romanian ethnicity can benefit of tuition discount if they do not waive Romanian citizenship. They must contact the Consular Department of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or the Romanian Embassy in their country.

9068 in undergraduate programmes3507 in Master’s programmes

383 in Ph.D. programmes

“Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi has 12958 students.

OUR STUDENTS

Ministry of Education and Scientific ResearchInternational Student Department

Phone/Fax: + 40 21 315 50 99; Homepage: www.edu.ro28-30 Gen, Berthelot Street

010168 – Bucharest, Romania

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General Practical Information

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A. Host Country Formalities

First contact : Office for International Relations and University Image

67, Prof.dr.docent. D.Mangeron Street, 700050 – IaşiTelephone and fax: + 40 232 278 628

Email: [email protected]: www.tuiasi.ro

Office for International Relations and University Image coordinates and develops the international relations at university level. The main directions covered by the office are international exchange relations based on bilateral agreements, Trans-European and Trans-Atlantic programmes, teaching staff and students mobility, information flow and university image. The staff of the Office for International Relations and University Image offer assistance to foreign students and professors during their stay at “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi.

Public Relations: Monday to Friday 09:30 a.m. 02:00 p.m.

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Residence in Romania for studies

Citizen of a State outside the European Union and the European Economic Area who receive the Letter of acceptance to study in our university, first must obtain the long term residence visa for studies. In order to obtain the long term residence visa, you must submit the following documents, at the Romanian diplomatic missions and consular offices:-- proof of acceptance for studies, issued by the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports, attesting that you will attend full time education;-- proof of payment of the tuition duty for at least one year of study;-- proof of the means of subsistence, amounting to at least the minimum national net wage per month, for the entire duration mentioned in the visa;-- certificate of Criminal Record or other document having the same legal value;-- medical insurance during the validity period of the visa;-- consent given by the parents or custodian regarding the residence for studies on the Romanian territory, if the foreign citizen is underage.The long term residence visa is granted for 90 days, including one or several trips. Citizen of a State European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or the Swiss Confederation may enter in Romania presenting a valid national identity document, the passport or another document that certifies your identity and is recognized as such by the Romanian state. If you stay in Romania for studies (more than 3 months), you must register your residence (obtain a registration certificate) with the territorial units of the General Inspectorate for Immigration. To obtain the registration certificate / the residence card, you must submit to the territorial units of General Inspectorate for Immigration the following documents:-- standard application;-- identity card or passport (original and copy);_ documents certifying that the person is enrolled in an accredited education institution;-- proof of means of support;-- proof of health insurance, except for the persons falling under art.213 par.(1) letter a) of the Law no.95/2006, as further amended and supplemented;-- fees.

You can find more information at the following link: http://igi.mai.gov.ro/detalii/pagina/en/Admission/62

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B. Travelling to and from iasi

Geographically, laşi is situated in the North East of Moldova region, on the European road E 85 and E 581. laşi is the largest city within the region, and an important crossroads of communication with road, rail and air links.

Public transportation

The Transport Company of laşi ensures all public transport within the laşi metropolitan area and covers bus and tram services. Timetable information can be obtained at each ticket booth.

Taxis

All taxis have meters. The cost of taxis is around 2 LEI (0.50 Euro) per kilometer at the moment of printing this brochure. You should use only company’s taxis with charged apparatus.

Trains

Travelling by train you can get timetable information by phoning the Railway Travel Agency number +40 232 242 620, or the Information Office number +40 232 410 636, both in laşi. Foreign students who are grantees of the Romanian Government have the same facilities as the Romanian students. Once you arrive in Bucharest, you have several possibilities to travel to laşi, either by train or by plane. Many students tell us enjoy travelling by the Intercity express or the first class of other fast trains, which are not expensive and quite comfortable. There are 6 routes per day.

Airplanes

Located in the North East of Moldavia, Iaşi international Airport is one of the most ancient accredited airports in Romania. At this moment Iaşi Airport is equipped with an NDB approach system and has the most modern pax terminal from the regional airports. There are several flights ensuring the connection between Bucharest and other international airports.You can get more information from Iaşi Airport, tel/fax +40 232 271 290 or you can access Web page: www.aeroport.ro.

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Travel AgenciesAmong the travel agencies in Iaşi there are:

The TAROM Agency www.tarom.ro

The TRAVIS TOURISM Agencywww.travis.ro

The ICAR TOURS Agency www.icar.travel

For more information, you can consult Yellow pages.

Registering Your CarIf you bring your car you have to contact the Traffic Service (Poliţia Rutieră laşi, 14, Otilia Cazimir Street, phone +40 232 446 348) in order to register it.

C. COST OF LIVING

Money mattersThe Romanian currency is Leu (plural “lei”). If you want to change money you can choose a bank or an exchange office. Changing money in the street, at unauthorized persons is officially prohibited. There are many banks in the town witch can give cash on VISA and Master card.

Shopping

The shops are usually open between 10.00 - 20.00 during the week, Saturday included. On Sundays most of the shop are open until noon. There are also supermarkets with extended shopping hours and several non-stop shops. You can pay only in Romanian cash currency.

Cafeteria

In the “Tudor Vladimirescu” university campus there is a modern and new cafeteria for students, located opposite the T8 hall. Here, you can eat very well at low prices. There are several restaurants and fast food restaurants downtown as well, and they are not very expensive.We do not have exclusively vegetarian but almost all restaurants offer at least one vegetarian dish.

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D. Accommodation

TUIASI has the largest student campus in Romania and has enough space to accommodate most undergraduate and postgraduate students from both home and overseas. For a place in the campus, the price for a bed in a double room is 60 euros per month. Students can rent a room or an apartment through an advertisement in the local papers or post advertisements on notice boards in university building, community centers etc.

E. Health and Insurance

The Student Health Service (Policlinica Studenţească) offers a full range of medical services to students, and it is located within easy reach of the University. All foreign students have access to free consultation with doctors and hospital treatment. Students must register at the Registration Office of the Students Health Services where, for a token fee, they receive a Health card they need to show whenever they go to see the doctor. Students can also call on the services of private medical cabinets; the addresses of the cabinets can be found in the telephone directory.

In case of emergency (sudden illness or accidents) please call the Emergency Services, telephone: 112.

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Being considered the cultural capital of Romania, laşi offers its students and visiting academics some exceptional tourist attractions such as the spectacular 17th century “Trei lerarhi” Church, The Palace of Culture containing museums of history, art, ethnography, and music boxes, the Metropolitan Church, the Unification Museum and numerous 16th and 17th century churches. laşi also hosts the “Vasile Alecsandri” theatre, which is worth while visiting, and The Concert Hall.

If you want to spend a pleasant after-noon, you can have a walk in the Copou Park or in the Botanical Gardens. In laşi several tourism agencies provide plenty of opportunities for students who want to get involved in extracurricular activities.

Cinemas show the latest box office hits in English with subtitles in Romanian. Try the:

Cinema City Iulius Mall Iaşi2, Tudor Vladimirescu boulevard

Republica, 8, Lăpuşneanu street

Victoria, 5, Piaţa Unirii

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Student Unions and Associations International Relations

The Student Unions and Associations of “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi are non-profit organizations committed to students’ rights. They aim to promote the well being and welfare of students. The Student Unions and Associations organize different cultural and professional events, such as workshops, shows, trips and sport events. The Associations are:

• Board of European Students of Techonology Iaşi (BEST Iaşi), www.bestis.ro;• Association of Students and Alumni from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services (Ro: ASAFCI), www.asafci.ro;• Electronics Students League (Ro: LSETC), www.liga-etc.ro;• Electrical Engineering Students League (Ro: LSETH), www.lseth.ro;• Association of Hydrotechnical Students and Alumni (Ro: ASAH), www.asah.ro;• Association of Chemistry Students -“Chemis” (Ro: ASC Chemis), www.ascchemis.ro;• TCM Student League ( Ro: LSTCM),• Association of Architecture Students of Iaşi ( Ro: ASAI)• Association of Students from the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Engineering (Ro: LSAC), www.lsaciasi.ro;• Association of Students from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (Ro: LSM), www.lsm-iasi.ro;• Association of Students from the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering (Ro: LSIM)•Association of Students from the Faculty of Textiles, Leather and industrial Management (Ro: LSTP)

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Recreation and SportsIn Iaşi and its neighborhood there are available facilities for tennis, wind surfing, gliding, canoeing, skiing and horse riding. The University Sports Federation, “Politehnica”, runs students clubs and welcomes students and their abilities.

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Brief Presentation“Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi gives high priority to the internationalisation of studies, with significant emphasis on exchange of students, professors and administrative staff with foreign universities based on bilateral agreements. The Office for International Relations and University Image is an active part of the university life, co-ordinating, developing and promoting the international relations at university level and its main responsibilities are:• fostering the international cooperation and partnership;• supporting the international exchanges/mobility;• offering information and advice for incoming students;• management of the Erasmus and study abroad schemes;• supporting outward and inward visits; • ensuring the continuity of the university’s international policy.

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Editorial team : Staff of The Office for International Relations and University Image and interns.

Produced by: “Gheorghe Asachi”

Technical University of Iaşi

This project has been funded with support from Erasmus+ Programme. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission and the National Agency cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.