The Higher Education Review

Technology education has profoundly transformed due to the latest innovations surfacing the ecosystem every day. As we move further ahead in time, we delve deeper into knowing what more could be achieved with the implementation of technology. Technical colleges and universities all across the world are modifying their educational offer in accordance with the changing trends of the industry in order to equip students with the needed skills and knowledge when they start their career. As the world’s education sector is undergoing significant transformations, in five years, the education system will not be the same as it is today. Rethinking the current education model is needed to meet the demands of a changing world.

Technical University of Moldova (UTM) is the only higher education institution in the Republic of Moldova that trains engineers for different branches within its 11 faculties: Electronics and Telecommunications; Power and Electrical Engineering; Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics; Food Technology; Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Transport; Architecture and Urban Planning; Constructions, Geodesy and Cadastre; Economic Engineering and Business; Design; Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.

UTM was founded in 1964, with the initial name ‘Polytechnic Institute of Chisinau’, based on engineering and economic specialties transferred from the State University of Moldova. In the following years, the university grew both quantitatively and qualitatively, becoming a great educational, scientific and cultural centre. At present UTM numbers over 11500 students, 973 teachers/academic staff, is Nr. 1 among universities in the country (The World University Ranking – Impact Ranking 2022), Nr. 1 among universities in the country and Romania ‘Round University Ranking (RUR) World University Rankings’ and over 85 per cent of graduates are employed within three months of graduation.

UTM has a distinct presence locally and nationally, as well as internationally. “The university prepares engineers with a high professional qualification, able to respond quickly and efficiently to all Pojar, Vice Rector for Finance and International Relations, UTM.

Eyes on Excellence
The launch into space of the ‘TUMnanoSAT’ nanosatellite, developed and built at the Technical University of Moldova, has a strong resonance both nationally and internationally. This major achievement represents the first spatial experience for UTM, for the Republic of Moldova, as well as for the international community. Academics trained in teaching and research provide students with the latest data on scientific developments.

Whatever aspect of the real economy you choose - engineer, IT specialist, architect, designer, technologist, lawyer, economist or maybe agronomist, horticulturist, veterinarian - UTM provides the best educational offer in the country. UTM offers students a lot of learning facilities, prepares specialists in all modern and current fields.

Admission to bachelor’s and master’s study programmes is based on the Regulation on foreign studies at the Technical University of Moldova, the Regulation on the organization of admission to first-cycle studies and the Regulation on the organization of admission to second-cycle studies at the Technical University of Moldova.

“We encourage students to be active and curious in order to profit from all the opportunities we offer. Regardless of the faculty you choose, be sure that you will have a lot of opportunities to follow your passion and to develop lifelong skills. We focus on improving student learning outcomes, creating a collaborative environment and cultivating a growth mindset for long-term success. We are looking forward to you becoming part of UTM community!”, says Viorel Bostan, Professor, Rector of the Technical University of Moldova.

UTM study offer includes study-programmes taught in English and French, so that the international students have the freedom to choose in which language the courses will be taught. “If the student does not know any of the taught languages, UTM can provide him/her with language courses in Romanian or Russian for a year, after that he/she will be admitted to the desired faculty”, states Daniela Pojar.

UTM organizes friendly meetings with the presidents of student organizations activating within the University and as a result the UTM family was completed with a new student organization - the League of International Students. Its mission lies in creating new opportunities for the integration of international students into the UTM student community.

UTM professors are true mentors devoted to the development of their disciples - UTM students. We have many examples in this regard. The most recognized teacherscientist from the Republic of Moldova is the Professor, Dr. Hab., Oleg Lupan, holding position no. 1 at UTM and in the Republic of Moldova and an advanced position in Europe and worldwide, his field of research being one of the most advanced at the moment - Nanotechnologies.

Another prominent figure who made UTM and RM known on all meridians is the Academician Ion Bostan - the one who founded the first National Center for Space Technologies in the country and was at the beginning of the development and construction of the first nano-satellite of the Republic of Moldova.

Wisdom Gained
Technical University of Moldova is the most prestigious university in engineering, agricultural sciences and veterinary medicine in order that future students have the opportunity to make a good choice for their career path. “With the support of the Rector, Professor, Dr. Hab.,Viorel Bostan and the Ministry of Education and Research, Technical University of Moldova has become one of the most performing and powerful institutions in the country, having a lot of laboratories and centers of excellence created especially for students, well-trained teaching staff, attractive theoretical and practical courses for students, lecture halls, meeting rooms, newly renovated library, and more”, concludes Daniela Pojar.

“We focus on improving student learning outcomes, creating a collaborative environment and cultivating a growth mindset for long-term success”

Prof. Dr.Hab. Viorel Bostan, Rector
The Rector of Technical University of Moldova (UTM), Dr. Hab., Professor, Viorel Bostan was born in August 27, 1972.In 1995, he graduated from the University of Bucharest, specialty Mathematics – Mechanics, then he continued his Master’s degree studies at the same university until 1996. From 1998 to 2004, he accomplished his doctoral degree studies at the University of Iowa.

In 2008, he became Director of the study-programme taught in English, at UTM. In the same year, he became lector at the Department of ‘Automatics and Information Technologies’ and in 2014 he began to activate as a National Expert of the Republic of Moldova in the ‘Space’ committee of the Horizon 2020, EU programme. He became UTM Rector in 2016, continuing his activity up to the present time.