Dunărea de Jos University of Galați
Galați, Romania
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,917
- 2022
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 12,770
- International students
- 23%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1948
Overview
Founded in 1948, the Dunărea de Jos University of Galați (UGAL) is the primary academic hub in South-East Romania. The institution evolved from the Polytechnic and Pedagogical Institutes, merging in 1974 to form the University of Galați before adopting its current name in 1991. It currently hosts 14 faculties and 5 doctoral schools, covering disciplines from engineering and computer science to medicine, law, and arts. UGAL is distinguished by its unique national programs in Naval Engineering and Fishery. With a strong focus on research and international collaboration, it maintains partnerships with over 200 universities across 22 countries through programs like Erasmus+.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Naval Architecture
- Food Science and Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Automation
- Physical Education and Sport
- Letters
- Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- History
- Philosophy
- Theology
- Agronomy
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Law
- Social Sciences
- Political Sciences
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Arts
- Education Sciences
Accreditation: Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ARACIS)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- July and September
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- rectorat@ugal.ro
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Public university with state-funded places for Romanian and EU nationals; international fees vary by program.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.