University of Craiova

The University of Craiova (Universitatea din Craiova) is a prestigious public university established by Law 138 of 25 April 1947 in Craiova, Romania. It is the most important higher education institution in the historical region of Oltenia, in South-West Romania. The university comprises 12 faculties in Craiova (Agronomy, Automation Computers and Electronics, Law, Economics and Business Administration, Physical Education and Sport, Horticulture, Electrical Engineering, Letters, Mechanics, Orthodox Theology, Sciences, and Social Sciences) and a university centre in Drobeta Turnu-Severin. It enrolls nearly 23,000 students (17,098 undergraduate, 4,997 master's, 488 doctoral) and employs 948 teaching and research staff. ARACIS institutional evaluations in 2009 and 2021-2026 awarded the 'High Degree of Confidence'. The university has 122 Erasmus partners and 25 other international partners, and is affiliated with EUA, IAU, AUF, BSUN, and other international associations. Research priorities include ICT, environmental protection, green energy, transport, aerospace, food, agriculture, biotechnologies, nanotechnologies, and advanced materials. Students have access to modernized dormitories, canteens, modern libraries, sports and cultural facilities, student scholarships, and mobility grants. The campus includes a Botanical Garden, University House, and other recreational venues.