National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest — Photo: Wikimedia Commons
National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest
Overview & About
The largest and most prestigious technical university in Romania. Founded in 1818 by Gheorghe Lazăr as the first higher technical school in Wallachia, its alumni include Dumitru Prunariu, the first Romanian to travel to space.
Facilities, Heritage & Key Features
Key facts regarding academic heritage, clinical and research facilities, and quality standards
Traces its origin to 1818 ("School for Surveying Engineers"); formally established as the "Politehnica School of Bucharest" on 10 June 1920
The largest technical university in Romania
Several of today’s standalone Romanian universities (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Agronomic Sciences) originated from its former faculties
Member of EAIE, EUA, CESAER, EELISA, and ENEN
Degree Levels & Academic Programs
Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral programs offered at this institution
15 faculties including Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, Medical Engineering, and a dedicated Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages
Rankings & Global Standing (Sourced)
Documented positions in recognized global ranking systems with direct source links
1201–1400 band — confirm the exact edition year on the QS TopUniversities profile before publishing
351–400 band
Tuition & Fees
Based on official publications for the 2026-2027 academic year
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More Information & Admissions
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