Engineering Faculties Guide

Computer Science, Software, Automotive, Civil and Electrical Engineering

Non-EU Citizens Tuition Fee: €1,980 – €9,000 / year
EU / EEA Citizens Tuition Fee: €840 – €3,500 / year
Duration of Study:: 4 years · 240 ECTS

Romania is one of Eastern Europe's largest IT and engineering hubs. All degree programs hold full EU accreditation (FEANI / EUR-ACE).

Engineering in Romania, 2026–2027: 95 accredited programmes at 15 universities in 8 cities. Annual tuition published by these universities runs €1,980 – €9,000 for non-EU students and €840 – €3,500 for EU/EEA/Swiss students (catalogue figures, verified August 2026).

Programmes: 95
Universities: 15
Cities: 8
Fee (non-EU): €1,980 – €9,000

Prominent Engineering Programs in Romania

Computer Science & Software Engineering
100% English taught at Politehnica Bucharest, Cluj UTCN, and Timișoara Politehnica. Focused on AI, software architecture, and cybersecurity.
Automotive & Mechatronics Engineering
Direct internship and employment pathways with Renault, Dacia, and Continental R&D centers.
Civil Engineering & Structural Design
International civil engineering degrees taught in English and French at Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest (UTCB).
Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunications
Training in microelectronics, renewable energy systems, and 5G telecommunications infrastructure.
Biomedical & Medical Device Engineering
Bachelor's degree focusing on medical device design, biomaterials, and artificial organ technology.
Aerospace & Industrial Engineering
Aircraft design, aerodynamics, and industrial logistics management at Politehnica University of Bucharest.

Languages of instruction

Languages in which this field is currently taught across Romanian universities.

English71
French3
German7
Romanian14

Universities offering this field

Institutions with at least one accredited programme in this field. Figures are counted from the programme catalogue.

Programmes in this field

Every accredited programme in this field currently listed in our catalogue, with the tuition fee published by each university.

The list below gives the annual tuition and language of instruction published for each of the 95 programmes, university by university, with that university’s own application deadline (verified August 2026).

National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA BucharestJuly 2026

Electrical Engineering and Computers (4 Years)
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Bachelor'sEnglish€2,600 / year
Electric Vehicle Propulsion and Control (2 Years)
Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Applied Electronics (4 Years)
Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages (FILS)
Bachelor'sEnglish€2,600 / year
Applied Informatics in Industrial Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages (FILS)
Bachelor'sGerman€2,600 / year
Information Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages (FILS)
Bachelor'sEnglish€2,600 / year
Internet of Things Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages (FILS)
Bachelor'sEnglish€2,600 / year
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages (FILS)
Bachelor'sEnglish€2,600 / year
Ingénierie des Systèmes Industriels (2 Years)
Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages (FILS)
Master'sFrench€2,700 / year
Technologies de la Traduction Automatique (2 Years)
Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages (FILS)
Master'sFrench€2,700 / year
Integrated Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics
Bachelor'sEnglish€2,600 / year
Robotics (4 Years)
Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics
Bachelor'sEnglish€2,600 / year
Industrial Engineering (2 Years)
Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Air Navigation (4 Years)
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor'sEnglish€2,600 / year
Air Transport Engineering (2 Years)
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Chemical Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Bachelor'sEnglish€2,600 / year
Smart Polymers and Biopolymers (2 Years)
Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Economic Engineering in the Mechanical Field (4 Years)
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Business Engineering and Management
Bachelor'sGerman€2,600 / year
Economic Engineering in the Electrical, Electronic and Energy Field (4 Years)
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Business Engineering and Management
Bachelor'sGerman€2,600 / year
Business Engineering and Management (4 Years)
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Business Engineering and Management
Bachelor'sEnglish€2,600 / year
Business Administration and Engineering (2 Years)
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Business Engineering and Management
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Management of the Digital Enterprises (2 Years)
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Business Engineering and Management
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Business Engineering and Entrepreneurship (2 Years)
Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Business Engineering and Management
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Automation (4 Years)
Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science
Bachelor'sRomanian€2,600 / year
Computer Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science
Bachelor'sRomanian€2,600 / year
Artificial Intelligence (2 Years)
Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Parallel and Distributed Computer Systems (2 Years)
Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Advanced Cybersecurity (2 Years)
Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Quantum Computing (2 Years)
Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Financial Computing (2 Years)
Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Information Technologies Applied in Aviation
Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Software Engineering
Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Robotics and Automation
Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Integrated Mechanical Engineering Design (2 Years)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year
Smart Biotechnical Systems (2 Years)
Faculty of Biotechnical Systems Engineering
Master'sEnglish€2,700 / year

Technical University of Cluj-NapocaJuly 2026 / September 2026

Automation and Applied Informatics (4 Years)
Faculty of Automation and Computer Science
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Computer Science (4 Years)
Faculty of Automation and Computer Science
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Cyber Physical Systems (2 Years)
Faculty of Automation and Computer Science
Master'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Civil, Industrial and Agricultural Constructions (4 Years)
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Manufacturing Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management
Bachelor'sGermanEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Manufacturing Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Robotics (4 Years)
Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Innovative Production Process and Technological Management (2 Years)
Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management
Master'sGermanEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Robotics (2 Years)
Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management
Master'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Virtual Engineering for Competitive Manufacturing (2 Years)
Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management
Master'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Materials Science (4 Years)
Faculty of Materials and Environmental Engineering
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Advanced Techniques in Automotive Engineering (2 Years)
Faculty of Automotive, Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering
Master'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Building Services for Regenerative Cities (2 Years)
Faculty of Building Services Engineering
Master'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year

Babeș-Bolyai UniversityJuly 31, 2026

Computer Science (3 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Bachelor'sGermanEU: €1,300 / Non-EU: €9,000 / year
Mathematics for Computer Science (3 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €1,200 / Non-EU: €7,000 / year
Master of Mathematics (2 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Master'sRomanianEU: €1,000 / Non-EU: €3,000 / year
Master of Computer Science (2 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Master'sRomanianEU: €1,300 / Non-EU: €3,000 / year
Engineering Physics (4 Years)
Faculty of Physics
Bachelor'sRomanianEU: €1,100 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Chemistry (3 Years)
Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Bachelor'sRomanianEU: €900 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Environmental Science (3 Years)
Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering
Bachelor'sRomanianEU: €1,000 / Non-EU: €3,000 / year
Environmental Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €1,100 / Non-EU: €3,000 / year
Environmental Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering
Bachelor'sRomanianEU: €1,100 / Non-EU: €3,000 / year
Master - All Specialisations (2 Years)
Faculty of Engineering
Master'sRomanianEU: €1,200 / Non-EU: €3,000 / year

Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE)Session 1: July 2026 / Session 2: September 2026 (Bachelor/Master: August)

Economic Cybernetics (3 Years)
Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €1,500 / Non-EU: €3,500 / year
Economic Informatics (3 Years)
Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €1,500 / Non-EU: €3,500 / year
Economic Statistics and Data Science (3 Years)
Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €1,500 / Non-EU: €3,500 / year
Applied Data Analytics (2 Years)
Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics
Master'sEnglishEU: €2,400 / Non-EU: €4,500 / year
Applied Statistics and Data Science (2 Years)
Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics
Master'sEnglishEU: €2,400 / Non-EU: €4,500 / year
Business Analytics (2 Years)
Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics
Master'sEnglishEU: €2,400 / Non-EU: €4,500 / year
Cybernetics and Quantitative Economics (2 Years)
Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics
Master'sEnglishEU: €2,400 / Non-EU: €4,500 / year
Informatics Systems (2 Years)
Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics
Master'sEnglishEU: €2,400 / Non-EU: €4,500 / year
Informatic Security (2 Years)
Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Economic Informatics
Master'sEnglishEU: €2,400 / Non-EU: €4,500 / year

Transilvania University of BrașovJuly 2026 / August 2026

Automotive Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,430 / year
Industrial Design (4 Years)
Faculty of Product Design and Environment
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,430 / year
Electrical Engineering and Computers (4 Years)
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,430 / year
Applied Computer Science (3 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Bachelor'sGermanEU: €840 / Non-EU: €2,500 / year

Ovidius University of ConstanțaJuly 2026 / September 2026

Informatics (3 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics
Bachelor'sRomanianEU: €1,050 / Non-EU: €4,100 / year
Computer Science (3 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €1,100 / Non-EU: €4,100 / year
Mathematics-Informatics (3 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics
Bachelor'sRomanianEU: €1,000 / Non-EU: €4,100 / year
Cyber Security and Machine Learning (2 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics
Master'sEnglishEU: €1,200 / Non-EU: €5,000 / year

Technical University of Civil Engineering of BucharestJuly 24, 2026

Civil Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages (FILS)
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €1,300 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Civil Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages (FILS)
Bachelor'sFrenchEU: €1,300 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Structural Engineering (2 Years)
Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages (FILS)
Master'sEnglishEU: €1,550 / Non-EU: €3,000 / year

Alexandru Ioan Cuza UniversitySession 1: July 18, 2026 / Session 2: September 3, 2026

Computer Science (3 Years)
Faculty of Computer Science
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €1,300 / Non-EU: €3,500 / year
Distributed Systems (2 Years)
Faculty of Computer Science
Master'sEnglishEU: €1,300 / Non-EU: €3,800 / year
Software Engineering (2 Years)
Faculty of Computer Science
Master'sEnglishEU: €1,300 / Non-EU: €3,800 / year

Politehnica University of TimișoaraAugust 31, 2026

Computers (4 Years)
Faculty of Automation and Computing
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €900 / Non-EU: €1,980 / year
Civil Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €900 / Non-EU: €1,980 / year
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €900 / Non-EU: €1,980 / year

University of CraiovaSession 1: July 21, 2026 / Session 2: September 6, 2026

Computer Science (3 Years)
Faculty of Automation, Computers and Electronics
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €1,600 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (2 Years)
Faculty of Automation, Computers and Electronics
Master'sEnglishEU: €2,000 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year
Applied Artificial Intelligence in Mechatronics and Robotics (2 Years)
Faculty of Automation, Computers and Electronics
Master'sEnglishEU: €2,000 / Non-EU: €2,700 / year

University of BucharestJuly 31, 2026

Computer Science (3 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Bachelor'sEnglish€3,050 / year
Computer Science (3 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Bachelor'sRomanian€3,050 / year

Titu Maiorescu UniversityMedicine: September 11, 2026 / Dentistry: September 8, 2026

Informatics (3 Years)
Faculty of Informatics
Bachelor'sRomanianEU: €2,100 / Non-EU: €3,000 / year
Artificial Intelligence (3 Years)
Faculty of Informatics
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €3,500 / Non-EU: €5,000 / year

Romanian-American University

Software Engineering
Faculty of Computer Science for Business
Bachelor'sEnglish€3,400 / year
Information Systems
Faculty of Computer Science for Business
Bachelor'sEnglish€3,400 / year

West University of TimișoaraSession 1: July 27, 2026 / Session 2: September 16, 2026

Computer Science (3 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €1,000 / Non-EU: €3,000 / year
Artificial Intelligence (3 Years)
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Bachelor'sEnglishEU: €1,000 / Non-EU: €3,000 / year

Vasile Goldiș Western University of AradSeptember 2026 (Medicine/Dentistry: September 20, 2026)

Civil and Criminal Law Institutions (4 Years)
Faculty of Law
Bachelor'sRomanianEU: €1,200 / Non-EU: €3,500 / year

Tuition fees, deadlines and admission requirements are collected from public university sources and may change. Confirm all details with the institution before applying.

Admission Requirements & Required Documents

There is no centralised entrance examination for admission to Romanian bachelor and master degree programmes — admission is based on your high-school GPA and a dossier evaluation. Individual universities may set their own tests on some routes, so check the requirements of each university before you apply.

High School Diploma & Transcript
Must be apostilled and officially translated into Romanian.
Language Proficiency Certificate
B2 level IELTS, TOEFL, or university online language test result.
Passport & Birth Certificate
Copy of passport valid for at least 2 years and apostilled birth certificate.
General Medical Health Certificate
Certified medical document confirming absence of contagious diseases.

Non-EU Students: D/SD Student Visa Document Checklist & Process

After receiving your Letter of Acceptance, follow these steps carefully:

1
Letter of Acceptance
Issued personally by the Romanian Ministry of Education. Required for visa application.
2
Student Visa (D/SD)
Apply at the Romanian consulate with: first-year tuition paid, ~€500/month (€3,000/year) financial proof, criminal record and health insurance.
3
Residence Permit (Permis de Ședere)
Within 90 days of arrival, apply at the Immigration Office (IGI) for a temporary residence card.

Different Process for EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens

EU, EEA and Swiss nationals hold the same academic rights as Romanian citizens.

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No Visa Required
Register directly with an EU passport. Simple residence registration is sufficient.
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CNRED Diploma Recognition
High school diplomas are evaluated directly by the National Centre for Diploma Recognition (CNRED).
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State-Funded Places Eligibility
EU students may sit the national Romanian exam to compete for state-funded spots, or enrol in English/French fee-based programmes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the language requirements and exemptions?

Programs are taught 100% in English, French, or Romanian. If you lack a B2 certificate, you can enroll in a 1-year Preparatory Language Year.

Are the diplomas internationally accredited?

Yes, under the Bologna Process, all graduates receive an ECTS-accredited EU Blue Diploma recognized worldwide.

Do graduates get post-study work rights in the EU?

Graduates are eligible for post-study job seeker visas and work permits across Romania and all EU member states.

What are the living costs in Romania?

In major cities like Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca or Iași, monthly costs (rent, food, transport) average €600 – €900 — roughly half the cost of Western Europe.

When do applications open?

Most universities accept applications between January and June, with the academic year starting in September. Academia Romania can advise you on current intake dates.

Does Academia Romania help with the application?

Yes — from document preparation to university submission, visa guidance and accommodation, we support you at every step. Use the contact form to reach us.

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Engineering Faculties Guide

Prominent Engineering Programs in Romania

Computer Science & Software Engineering

Automotive & Mechatronics Engineering

Civil Engineering & Structural Design

Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunications

Biomedical & Medical Device Engineering

Aerospace & Industrial Engineering

Languages of instruction

Universities offering this field

National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Babeș-Bolyai University

Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE)

Transilvania University of Brașov

Ovidius University of Constanța

Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University

Politehnica University of Timișoara

University of Craiova

University of Bucharest

Titu Maiorescu University

Romanian-American University

West University of Timișoara

Vasile Goldiș Western University of Arad

Programmes in this field

Admission Requirements & Required Documents

High School Diploma & Transcript

Language Proficiency Certificate

Passport & Birth Certificate

General Medical Health Certificate

Non-EU Students: D/SD Student Visa Document Checklist & Process

Letter of Acceptance

Student Visa (D/SD)

Residence Permit (Permis de Ședere)