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WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

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General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

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Romania – facts and figures
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LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
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Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

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570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
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Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
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Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
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CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
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1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
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Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
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Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
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Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
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Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
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Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
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 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
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Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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Postgraduate

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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
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Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
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Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
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Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
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Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
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Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
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Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
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Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
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OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
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The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
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The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
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Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
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The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
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Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
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Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
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Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
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Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
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Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
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On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
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Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
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Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
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Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
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CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
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Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 3

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
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Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 4

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
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1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
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Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
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Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
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Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
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Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
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Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
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Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
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Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
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Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
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The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
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Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
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Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
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On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 5

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
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1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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May 2009

Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 6

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
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1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 7

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
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Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 8

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 9

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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33

Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 10

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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May 2009

Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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33

Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 11

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 12

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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33

Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 13

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
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Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 14

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
31



Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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May 2009

Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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May 2009

Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

May 2009


Slide 15

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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May 2009

University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
31



Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 16

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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May 2009

University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
31



Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 17

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
31



Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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May 2009

Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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May 2009


Slide 18

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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May 2009

University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
31



Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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May 2009

Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
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The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 19

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
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The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 20

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 21

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
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Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
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Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 22

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
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Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
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Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 23

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
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Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
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Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 24

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
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CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
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1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
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Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
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Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
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Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
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Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

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General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

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Romania – facts and figures
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LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
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Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

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570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
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Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
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Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
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CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
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1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
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Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
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Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
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Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
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Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
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Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
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 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
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Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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Postgraduate

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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
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Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
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Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
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Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
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Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
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Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
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Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
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Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
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OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
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The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
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The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
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Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
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The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
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Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
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Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
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Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
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Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
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Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
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Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
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On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
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Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
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Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 26

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

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Romania – facts and figures
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LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
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Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
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CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 27

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 28

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 29

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
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1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 30

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
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Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 31

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 32

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 33

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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33

Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 34

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 35

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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33

Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 36

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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33

Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 37

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 38

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
31



Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 39

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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May 2009

University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
31



Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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May 2009

Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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May 2009

Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 40

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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May 2009

University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
31



Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 41

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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May 2009

University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
31



Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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May 2009

Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 42

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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May 2009

University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
27

West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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May 2009

Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
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The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 43

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
25

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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 44

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
20

Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
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Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
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Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
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Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 45

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
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Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
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Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 46

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
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Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
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Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 47

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
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CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
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1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
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Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
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Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
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Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
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Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 49

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
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Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
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CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
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1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
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Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
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Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
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Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
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Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
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Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
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Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 50

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
23

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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
33



Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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May 2009

Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 51

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
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Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
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Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 52

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
24

PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
26

PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
29

Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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May 2009

Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 53

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
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1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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May 2009

Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 54

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
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Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
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According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 55

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
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Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
21

Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
22

UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
28

Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
30



















Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
32



Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
34



Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
35



Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
36



Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
37



Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
38



Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
40



Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
41



Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
42



OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
43



The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
44

The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
45





Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
46

The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
48





Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
49

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
50

Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
51

Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
53




On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
54

French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
55




Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
56

Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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Slide 56

WEST UNIVERSITY
OF TIMISOARA
General Presentation

I

General Information on
Romania and Timisoara

Location of Romania in Europe

3

Romania – facts and figures
4
















LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE),
Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW)
AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km)
CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with
showers and sometimes thunderstorms)
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian
POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German
0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census)
LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate)
INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction
materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining
CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON)
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and
German
STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866)
VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa
(obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including
airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to
Romania. There is a
nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007
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Romanian Personalities
5



Arts




Culture




George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time

Science & Technology








Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions

Music




Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art

Petrache POENARU – inventor of the world's first fountain pen
Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics
Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922)
Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft

Sport


Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10
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Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara

6

570 km

160 km

350 km

550 km

Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus
7

Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2)
8



Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the
opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the
capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people
make their home in the Timisoara area.

SHORT HISTORY
 It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but
Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian
King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town.








The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks,
who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the
Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy.
During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It
was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that
decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara
has emerged as a modern industrial city.
In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist
regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political
changes in the country.
At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy.
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Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2)
9

CULTURE
 Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman
Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”,
the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara
is also known as “Little Vienna”.


Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages
(Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are
many art galleries across the city.

PEOPLE
 Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians:
Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious
tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in
several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian.


Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city
of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year
round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances.







The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public
universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine
and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences.
Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse,
but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding.
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Timisoara – a pioneer city
10












1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the
Habsburg Empire
1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna)
1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting
1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams
1869 first city in today Romania to use water
transportation
1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting
1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania
1889 first football match played in today Romania
1899 first city with electric trams
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Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks
11

Timisoara – city of the Revolution
(popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)
12

Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters
13

II

Information on the
West University of Timisoara

WUT Management Team (1/2)
15

Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector
 Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Undergraduate Studies
 Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Postgraduate and PhD Studies
 Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for
International Relations
 Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Scientific Research and Teaching Staff


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WUT Management Team (2/2)
16

Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rector for
Financial Strategy and Management
 Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector
for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises
 Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor
for University Management and University
Image
 Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT
Students’ Organisation


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West University of Timisoara in figures
17





Founded in 1944
In 2008-2009 academic year :


23931 students (988 Ph.D.)

768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.;
264 under 35 years old)





430 administrative staff
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Types of study programs
18



According to the Bologna Process:




Undergraduate: 3 years
Postgraduate: 2 years
Doctoral: 3 years

100%
Doctoral

90%
80%

Doctoral

70%
60%

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

50%
40%
30%

Undergraduate

20%
10%

0%



Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years:





Musical Interpretation
Law
Technological Physics
Theology
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University Structure (1/2)
19

Faculty

Dean

Arts and Design

Prof. Adriana LUCACIU, PhD

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

Prof. Gheorghe IANOŞ, PhD

Economics and Business Administration

Prof. Marilen PIRTEA, PhD

Law and Administrative Sciences

Prof. Radu MOTICA, PhD

Letters, History and Theology

Prof. Maria ŢENCHEA, PhD

Mathematics and Computer Science

Prof. Viorel NEGRU, PhD

Music

Prof. Walter KINDL, PhD

Physical Education and Sport

Prof. Doru CIOSICI, PhD

Physics

Prof. Dumitru VULCANOV, PhD

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication

Assoc. Prof. Gh. CLITAN, PhD

Sociology and Psychology

Prof. Anca MUNTEANU, PhD

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University Structure (2/2)
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Department

Head of Department

Continuous Education, Open and
Distance Learning
Information Technology and
Communications

Assoc. Prof. Ioan Marius
PANTEA, PhD

International Relations

Ciprian ŞTEFĂNESCU

Psychological and Career
Counseling

Prof. Zoltan BOGATHY, PhD

Teacher Training

Assoc. Prof. Poesis
PETRESCU, PhD

Marinel IORDAN, PhD

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Total number of students (1/6)
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Total:

Faculty

23931

%

Economics and Business Administration

9079

37.9

Sociology and Psychology

2981

12.5

Letters, History and Theology

2409

10.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

2201

9.2

Law and Administrative Sciences

2018

8.4

Mathematics and Computer Science

1630

6.8

Arts and Design

1213

5.1

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

1002

4.2

Physical Education and Sport

778

3.2

Music

310

1.3

Physics

310

1.3

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Number of undergraduate students (2/6)
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UG:

Faculty

16886

%

Economics and Business Administration

6269

37.1

Sociology and Psychology

2050

12.1

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

1868

11.1

Law and Administrative Sciences

1620

9.6

Letters, History and Theology

1517

9.0

Mathematics and Computer Science

1069

6.3

Arts and Design

772

4.6

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

761

4.5

Physical Education and Sport

568

3.4

Music

251

1.5

Physics

141

0.8

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Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of postgraduate students (3/6)
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PG:

Faculty

%

6057

Economics and Business Administration

2458

40.6

Sociology and Psychology

931

15.4

Letters, History and Theology

707

11.7

Mathematics and Computer Science

474

7.8

Law and Administrative Sciences

310

5.1

Arts and Design

293

4.8

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

290

4.8

Physical Education and Sport

210

3.5

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

202

3.3

Physics

123

2.0

59

1.0

Music

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Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Number of doctoral students (4/6)
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PhD:

Faculty

%

988

Economics and Business Administration

352

35.6

Letters, History and Theology

185

18.7

Arts and Design

148

15.0

Law and Administrative Sciences

88

8.9

Mathematics and Computer Science

87

8.8

Physics

46

4.7

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

43

4.4

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

39

3.9

Music

0

0

Physical Education and Sport

0

0

Sociology and Psychology

0

0

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Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008)
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Percentage of Female / Male students (5/6)
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Female

Male

%

%

Sociology and Psychology

90

10

Letters, History and Theology

84

16

Economics and Business Administration Arts and Design

79

21

Physical Education and Sport

75

25

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

71

29

Music

70

30

Arts and Design

69

31

Mathematics and Computer Science

68

32

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

67

33

Law and Administrative Sciences

65

35

Physics

61

39

77

23

Faculty

AVERAGE RATIO FOR WUT
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Ratio of Students / Teaching Staff (6/6)
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Ratio of Students /
Teaching Staff

Faculty
Music

7

Physics

10

Chemistry-Biology-Geography

16

Letters, History and Theology

18

Arts and Design

22

Physical Education and Sport

24

Mathematics and Computer Science

25

Sociology and Psychology

39

Law and Administrative Sciences

47

Economics and Business Administration

58

Political Science, Philosophy and Communication Sciences

63

Average ratio of students per teaching staff member:
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Research Centers at WUT
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Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design
Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts
Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems
Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and
Ecological Toxicology
Research Center for Intelligent Materials
Research Center in Theoretical Physics
Physics of Crystalline Materials
Constantin Daicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies
Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies
Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry
Institute of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction
Center of Psychological Studies and Research
Research Center in Management and Organizational Change
Institute of Social and Politics Research
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Faculty of Arts and Design
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Departments






Fine Arts
Decorative and Applied Arts
Design

Contact


Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography
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Departments






Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Contact


Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620



Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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Departments











Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control
Economic Computer Science and Statistics
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Modern Languages

Contact

Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences
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Departments





Private Law
Public Law

Contact


Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Letters, History and Theology
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Departments














Romanian Language
Romanian and Comparative Literature
Romanic Languages
English Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Classical Languages
Slavonic Languages
History
Orthodox Theology

Contact

Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania

Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
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Departments





Mathematics
Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro

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Faculty of Music
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Departments






Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation
Music Pedagogy
Theatre Related Arts

Contact


P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654



Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
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Departments





Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines
Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Physics
39



Departments





Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu”
Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication
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Departments





Politics
Philosophy and Communication

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/

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Faculty of Sociology and Psychology
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Departments









Sociology – Anthropology
Psychology
Social Work
Education Sciences
Modern Languages and Social Computer Science

Contact


Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania



Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320



E-mail: [email protected]



Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/
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Student Unions
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OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of
Timisoara)




AIESEC




http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/

GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography)




http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/

ELSA (Association of Students in Law)




http://www.aiesectm.ro/

AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l
‘Europe)




http://osut.ro/

http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm

ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences )


http://www.asseut.org/
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The Central University Library Eugen Todoran
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The Central University Library
Specialty Libraries:















Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences
Political and Social Sciences
Humanities
Economics
Chemistry and Biology
Law
Fine Arts
Music
Orthodox Theology
Physical Education and Sport
Special Collections
Austria Library
Multimedia Library
Periodicals
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Academic Calendar
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The academic year consists of two semesters:
 The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning
of October to the end of January
 The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts
until the end of June
 Each semester finishes with its own session of exams,
each lasting for about three-four weeks
 There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one
week vacation between semesters, and about two
months vacation in summer


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Department of International Relations
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Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university
as a forum for education, science and culture in the western
part of Romania.
To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations
follows two main directions:
Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong
Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global
bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc.
 Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special
events, technical assistance with international projects, etc.




Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro
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Bilateral agreements
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The direct bilateral agreements facilitate:


exchanges of faculty staff and students



participation to international events





development of co-tutored doctoral and
double diploma master programs
provide the general background to set up
joint projects in education and research.
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ERASMUS Programme
47







Students have the opportunity to study in
partner universities, the courses followed
being recognized based on the ECTS.
Teaching staff can take a teaching period
at partner universities.

Allows the drawing up of joint academic
projects for curriculum development.
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Information for Incoming Students
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Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of
a mobility programme or as individual applicants
For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in
Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are
available in English or other foreign languages



There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free
of charge for Erasmus students)



Full information is available on the International Office
website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro



Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please
visit the Ministry of External Affairs website:
http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en
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Programs taught in English
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Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Finance and Banking
Mathematics and Computer Science
 Undergraduate: Computer Science
 Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Distributed
Computing
Physics
 Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian
 Postgraduate: Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing
Sociology and Psychology
 Postgraduate: Adult Education
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Programs taught in French
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Economics and Business Administration
 Undergraduate: Management
Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: French and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in
French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and
Didactics

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Programs taught in German
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Letters, History and Theology
 Undergraduate: German and a Foreign Language /
Romanian
 Postgraduate: German Studies – Interdisciplinary
approach
Political Science, Philosophy and Communication
Sciences


Undergraduate: International Relations and European Studies

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May 2009

Grading system and ECTS
52





Grades are awarded on a ten-level scale, from 1
(minimum) to 10 (maximum), the minimal promotion
mark being 5.
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used
since 1999, in order to provide common procedures to
guarantee academic recognition of studies taken
abroad. It provides a way of measuring and
comparing learning achievements, and transferring
them from one institution to another.
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Accommodation
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On Campus
 Erasmus students – see http://www.ri.uvt.ro/dri/index.php?lang=en&pagina=erasmus
 Scholarship holders are accommodated in the University hostels without payment. They have
priority for a place in the University Campus. A new hall of residence is under construction so
more rooms will be available in the future.
 Students studying on their own (paying in Romanian currency) – they are generally of
Romanian origin – can be accommodated in the University Campus. A place costs 80 RON
(2008 – 2009 academic year) in a two beds room and 50 RON in a fives bed room. Our
Social Services Office offers the students a number of rooms for a fee, based on the principle:
first come – first served.
 Students studying on their own (paying in a foreign currency) – can be hosted in University
campus only if there are vacant rooms – the fee is 70 UDS/month. The priority for rooms is
given to students following the Preparatory year.
In the city
 Renting an apartment in Timisoara costs between 150-300 € / month, depending on the
location (apartments closer to the city center are more expensive) and number of rooms
 If you don’t want to rent a student flat and would rather prefer to rent a place elsewhere in
Timisoara, get in touch with a housing agency or contact directly the people who rent rooms
trough Publitim newspaper www.publitim.ro
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Cultural Centers in Timisoara
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French Cultural Center






Address: Bd. C.D. Loga Nr. 46
Phone: +40-256-190544, +40-256-201453; Fax: +40-256-190543
Public Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 9-13, 14-17; Friday: 9-13, 14-16
Web: http://www.ccftimisoara.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]

German Cultural Center






Address: Str. Augustin Pacha 2
Phone/Fax: +40-256-407058, +40-256-407059
Web: http://www.kulturzentrum-temeswar.ro/
E-mail: [email protected]
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WUT Contact Details
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Website: www.uvt.ro
Post adress:
 Bd.





Vasile Pârvan nr. 4, Timişoara-300223, România

Phone: +40-256-592168
Fax: +40-256-592311
E-mail: [email protected]

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Thank you for your attention!
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Presentation made by the
International Relations Department,
May 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ri.uvt.ro

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