RomaniaQS 1201–1400Cluj-NapocaPublic UniversityTaught in German, English, French, RomanianSelf-FundedTuition from €2,100 per yearTechnical University of Cluj-Napoca (UTCN)
جامعة كلوج-نابوكا التقنية (UTCN)
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The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca is one of Romania's largest public technical universities (1201+ in QS), with a branch in Baia Mare. It teaches English-taught bachelor's programmes in computer science, automation, mechatronics, robotics, electronics, telecommunications and civil engineering, and English-taught master's programmes in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data science. Engineering costs EUR 2,700 a year for non-EU students.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Yearly non-EU fees (9 months for bachelor's and master's): engineering and sciences EUR 2,700, architecture EUR 3,300, social sciences and economics in Baia Mare EUR 2,100 and arts EUR 3,900. PhD EUR 4,200 for 12 months (architecture EUR 4,800), Romanian preparatory year EUR 2,430. Fees are due by 15 October, and the file processing fee is EUR 100. The page does not state the academic year.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
In the 2026 cycle, session 1 for non-EU applicants without Romanian residence ran from 23 March to 28 July 2026, and session 2 for residents from 20 July to 15 September. Applications go through the International Relations Office platform; 2027 dates are not yet announced.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Cluj-Napoca · Romania
Life and living
Cluj-Napoca · Romania
Living in Cluj-Napoca
The capital of Transylvania and a lively university and tech city, home to Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania’s largest.
Transport for students
Free CTP passes for full-time Babeș-Bolyai students up to 30 (2026/2027); students at other universities can claim back 56 lei a month from their university.
Top landmarks
St Michael’s Church
Botanical Garden
Daderot. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Central Park
Anthony Quintano from Hillsborough, NJ, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Cluj-Napoca – 2021 census (Wikipedia)Actual de Cluj – Free CTP transport for students 2026/2027
Studying and living in Romania
Costs and living
Tuition: students from non-EU countries pay fees in euros, and Government Ordinance 22/2009 sets the minimum per month for the whole academic year: EUR 220 for social sciences, humanities and economics, EUR 270 for engineering, sciences, agronomy and sport, EUR 320 for medicine, EUR 350 for architecture, EUR 420 for music and arts, EUR 750 for music performance and theatre and EUR 950 for film, plus EUR 20 a month for doctoral studies. Each university sets its actual fees above this floor, for example: • POLITEHNICA Bucharest: EUR 2,200–2,600 per 9-month academic year for bachelor’s and master’s, EUR 3,200–3,800 for 12 months of PhD, and EUR 1,980–3,150 for the preparatory year. • Technical University of Cluj-Napoca: EUR 2,700 for engineering and EUR 3,300 for architecture. • English-taught medicine at “Iuliu Hațieganu” UMF Cluj (2026–27): EUR 10,000 in years 1–2, falling to EUR 7,500 in the final two years. Living costs are among the lowest in the EU: a bed in a shared dormitory room costs about 735 lei a month (about EUR 145) for fee-paying students in Brașov, and students typically need EUR 400–700 a month overall depending on the city, with Bucharest and Cluj the most expensive. The minimum wage is 4,325 lei gross a month since 1 July 2026.
Working while studying
Holders of a residence permit for studies may work without a work authorisation (aviz de angajare), but only on an individual part-time employment contract of at most 6 hours a day. The minimum wage is 4,325 lei gross a month (about 25.95 lei an hour) since 1 July 2026; jobs are easier to find in Bucharest and Cluj and in IT and multilingual customer-service companies, and speaking Romanian helps a lot. After graduation: your study residence right can be extended by up to 6 months to finalise your academic paperwork and authenticate your diplomas, or by 9 months to look for a job, complete hiring formalities or start a business, on proof that you have completed your studies. Once you find a job, you switch to a work residence permit or, for highly qualified jobs, an EU Blue Card.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in RomaniaFaculties and programmes
12 faculties · 33 programmes
Faculties and programmes
12 faculties · 33 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Architectural Engineering
Faculty of Automation and Computer Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRORomanian- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· MasterEN
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, MasterRO
Faculty of Automotive, Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRORomanian- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Civil Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRORomanian- Civil Engineering
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Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFRFrenchRORomanian- Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Materials and Environmental Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRORomanian- Environmental ScienceRO
- Materials Science & Engineering
Faculty of Building Services Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRORomanian- Civil Engineering
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDRORomanian- Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglishRORomanian- Artificial Intelligence· MasterEN
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering (North University Centre, Baia Mare)
BachelorMasterRORomanian- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Letters (North University Centre, Baia Mare)
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglishFRFrenchRORomanian- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor, MasterRO
- History· BachelorRO
- Languages and Literature
- Theology & Religious Studies· BachelorRO
- Translation· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Sciences (North University Centre, Baia Mare)
BachelorMasterRORomanian- Accounting· Bachelor
- Biology· Bachelor
- Business Management
- Chemistry· Bachelor
- Computer Science
- Environmental Science
- Mathematics
- Sports Science· Bachelor
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (UTCN) is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://bri.utcluj.ro/en/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://bri.utcluj.ro/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank1201–1400
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