Universitatea din Pitesti

country rank	28
world rank	6053

University Overview

Founded in 1962, Universitatea din Pitesti (University of Pitesti) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Pitesti (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Arges. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Campulung, RmValcea, Alexandria, Slatina. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei si Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research, Romania), Universitatea din Pitesti (UPIT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitatea din Pitesti (UPIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Romanian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Universitatea din Pitesti
Name	University of Pitesti
Acronym	UPIT
Founded	1962
Motto	Viitorul tau incepe cu noi! Your future starts with us!
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University Location

Address	Strada Targu din Vale 1 Pitesti (population range: 50,000-249,999) 110040 Arges Romania
T	+40 (348) 453 100
F	+40 (348) 453 123
Other locations	Campulung, RmValcea, Alexandria, Slatina

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universitatea din Pitesti for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)
International students Int'l student	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Universitatea din Pitesti's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	70-80%
Admission Office	Str. Targu din Vale, Nr.1 Pitesti 110040 +40 (348) 453 100 (348) 453 102

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Universitatea din Pitesti's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	15,000-19,999
Academic Staff	700-799
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universitatea din Pitesti for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Ministerul Educatiei si Cercetarii, România

Year of first Accreditation
1962

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Agentia Româna de Asigurare a Calitatii în Învatamântul Superior (ARACIS)

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Universitatea din Pitesti as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

European University Association (EUA)
Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)
Danube Rectors' Conference (DRC)

Academic Structure

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Site last updated: Tuesday, 9 October 2018

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Please visit the official website of Universitatea din Pitesti to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.

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