Engineering Universities in Romania 2026 — Complete Guide
Romania's four major polytechnic universities — Politehnica Bucharest (UPB), UTCN Cluj, Politehnica Timișoara (UPT) and TUIASI Iași — train tens of thousands of engineers each year, with English-taught BSc and MSc programs in mechanical, electrical, automotive, energy and aerospace engineering.
Why study engineering in Romania?
Engineering is one of Romania's strongest higher-education sectors. The country produces excellent engineers for the automotive industry (Bosch, Continental, Porsche Engineering, Renault), aerospace (Airbus), electronics (Infineon, NXP) and IT. Tuition for English-taught engineering BSc programs is around 2,500–4,500 EUR/year — much lower than in Western Europe — and graduate salaries are very competitive within Romania (1,200–2,000 EUR/month net for juniors).
The four major polytechnic universities
The leading Romanian engineering schools are:
- POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest (UPB) — the largest, with 15 engineering faculties (ACS, ETTI, Power Engineering, IMM, Transport, Aerospace, Applied Chemistry).
- Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (UTCN) — 12 faculties, very strong in automotive and IT, with major partnerships with Bosch, Continental and Endava.
- POLITEHNICA University of Timișoara (UPT) — 10 faculties, with English-taught programs in computer science, electronics and mechanical engineering.
- Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași (TUIASI) — 11 faculties, strong in civil engineering and chemical engineering.
Engineering programs in English
UPB runs an entire Engineering in Foreign Languages program with BSc tracks in English (Computer Science, Electronics & Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, Materials Science). UTCN offers English-taught BSc tracks in Computer Science, Telecommunications and Mechatronics. UPT has English-taught Computer Science and Electronics. TUIASI has selected English-taught MSc programs.
Admission for international students
Admission to engineering BSc programs is based on a written entrance test in mathematics, physics or computer science, plus the high-school diploma weighting. Some English-taught programs accept SAT scores or GPA-based admission for non-EU applicants. EU/EEA citizens apply directly; non-EU applicants apply through the Romanian Ministry of Education with a Letter of Acceptance to Studies.
Tuition and living costs
Tuition for English-taught engineering BSc programs typically ranges from 2,500 to 4,500 EUR/year. The BSc lasts 4 years and leads to a Diploma in Engineering (Engineer title). Living costs in Bucharest are 600–800 EUR/month; in Cluj, Timișoara or Iași, 400–600 EUR/month. University dormitories are available at very low rates (40–80 EUR/month).
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Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications & IT (ETTI) — UPB
ETTI at UPB — electronics, telecommunications and IT engineering. English-taught BSc and MSc programs available.
Faculty of Power Engineering — UPB
Power Engineering at UPB — electric power systems, nuclear engineering, hydropower, renewable energy.
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Mechatronics (IMM) — UPB
Mechanical engineering, mechatronics and robotics at UPB.
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Frequently asked questions
Are engineering programs in Romania taught in English?▾
Yes. UPB runs an extensive Engineering in Foreign Languages program with English-taught BSc tracks. UTCN, UPT and TUIASI also offer English-taught engineering programs.
How much does it cost to study engineering in Romania?▾
Tuition for English-taught engineering BSc programs typically ranges from 2,500 to 4,500 EUR/year.
What is the duration of an engineering BSc in Romania?▾
4 years, leading to a Diploma in Engineering and the title of Engineer (recognised across the EU under the relevant directives).
What are the entrance requirements?▾
A written entrance test in mathematics, physics or computer science, plus the high-school diploma weighting. Some English-taught tracks accept SAT or GPA-based admission for non-EU applicants.
Is the Romanian engineering diploma recognised in the EU?▾
Yes. ARACIS-accredited engineering diplomas are recognised across the EU and EEA.
What are the job prospects after graduating?▾
Excellent. Romania's automotive, IT, electronics and aerospace industries hire most graduates. Junior engineers earn 1,200–2,000 EUR/month net; senior engineers 3,000+ EUR/month.
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