Acceptance to studies in Romania

The foreign citizens who wish to study in Romania have to send a letter to the Ministry of National Education, Department of International Relationship (General Berthelot 30, 70738 Bucuresti, Phone +4013157430, Fax: +4013126614) which will include an application of admission to studies and authenticated copies of the following papers:

1.        Study certificate (baccalaureate or school graduation diploma), in the original form and its translation into Romanian authenticated at the Romanian Embassy in the country of issue.

2.        Birth certificate – original form and authenticated Romanian translation.

3.        Passport xerox copy.

4.        Six photographs.

If the answer is positive, after analysing the demand, , the Ministry of National Education sends to the applicant a Letter of Acceptance. On this bases, the petitioner will obtain the entrance visa in Romania from the Romanian Embassy in the country of issue.

For registration in the first year, the foreign student will have to present the same documents previously enumerated plus a health certificate (including AIDS and hepatitis) certified by the Medical Practice of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy,  Timisoara and the study fee receipt for the first theree months. The passport will have to have the visa available at the moment of registration.

The foreign citizens who wish to study in the Romanian language have to pass a language test at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara. The test language fee is 320$. If they don’t know the Romanian language, they can address to the West University of Timisoara, for the preparatory year of learning the Romanian language (Tel/Fax: +40-56-193886).

For candidates from English speaking countries no English language test is required. Candidates from other countries need an English language test. The test language fee is 320$. This test is organized by our university.

 

Study fees:

The regular fee for undergraduate students is 360$ per month.

The regular fee for specialisation is 380$ per month.

The regular fee for PhD is 380$ per month.

Those fees might be subjected to eventual changes.

The fee represents study fee only, including summer medical practice. It does not include accommodation.

The study fee covers 10 months per year and should be paid in advance for at least three months, for the periods: 1 Oct-31 Dec., 1 Jan-30 Apr, 1 May-31 July.

Nomination of the bank will be done at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, at the Department of International Relationship.

Romanian scholarships for foreign students are awarded only by the Ministry of National Education.

The foreign students registration is done in the period 1st  Oct-1st  Nov.

The courses start on 1st October each year.

University Board

Rector                     – Prof.dr. Ştefan Iosif Dragulescu

Prorectors                – Prof.dr. Virgil Niculescu

                              – Prof.dr. Alexandru Cristescu

                              – Prof.dr. Dan Poenaru

Scientific secretary – Prof.dr. Iosif A.Szucsik

Secretary in Chief     – Prof. Ionel Puia

General Manager      – Prof. Filip Fiat

Tel: +40-56-134096, +40-56-293389

Fax: +40-56-190626

E-mail: office@umft.ro

 

Faculty of Dentistry

Dean                       – Prof.dr. Dorin Bratu

Scientific secretary – Conf.dr. Doina Onisei

Secretary in Chief   – Daniela Tanasie

Tel/Fax: +40-56-220480

 

International Relations Department

Address:   P-ţa Eftimie Murgu, nr.2

                1900 Timisoara, România

Phone:     +40-56-220482

                +40-56-137612, int.424, 428, 474

Fax:         +40-56-220482

Head of department – Prof.dr. Ioan Romosan

Office head              – Prof.Carmen Bratu

Accounting office    – Ec. Erzsebet Baranyi 

 

The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara (UMFT), was established in 1945 by the Royal Decree nr.660/December 1944, as a state institution, part of the Western University. UMFT has 3 faculties: General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. Five years ago there was created the University Medical College with 2 specializations: Dental Technique and Dental Hygienists.

UMFT also offers postgraduate studies: PhD and specialization in various domains.

Scientific research, supported by modern equipment, covers  both fundamental and clinical research, some students are involved in these activities.

The Faculty of Dentistry has two sections: the Romanian language section and the English language one.

The English language section started its activities in 1999/2000.

There are also possibilities for the foreign students to learn the  Romanian language. A preparatory year is recommended in such cases. This kind of training can be done in some situations even in the countries of origin (Israel, Greece, etc). A Romanian language test would be necessary in this case.

The English language section students have to learn the Romanian language  during the first three years of study so that they can treat the patients starting with the fourth year of study.

 

Educational Structure

Medical studies in the Faculty of Dentistry are completed in 6 years with 2 semesters per year. An academic year comprises 10 months: two semesters, each with 14 weeks of classes, followed each by an exam session (3 or 4 weeks) and a summer medical practice of 3 weeks.

The studies end with a license examination and upon successful completion, a physician diploma is awarded (Dr.med.stom). The studies at the Universitary Medical College are completed in 3 years and they are  finished by an graduating exam.

The Faculty of Dentistry from Timisoara is member of the ADEE (Association of Dental Education in Europe) being the only Faculty of Dentistry in Romania included in the DentEd (Dental Education) program.

Our Faculty is aligned at the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) beginning with the academic year 1997/1998; awarding 20 credits for each semester. The six years of study are divided into three cycles of two years each. All the 80 credits of the cycle must be obtained for entering the next cycle. Within the cycle, at least 20 credits must be obtained for passing into the second year of  the cycle. Each course of each semester corresponds to a certain number of credits.

The academic year structure is:

- first semester 1 Oct - 29 Jan (3 weeks Christmas holiday included).

- winter exam session: 29 Jan - 19 Feb (1 week holiday).

- second semester: 28 Feb - 4 June (a 3-day holiday included).

- summer exam session: 5 June- 2 July.

- summer practical activities in hospital or dental practice: 3-23 July.

- autumn exam session (restant exams): 1-15 Sept. (not included in the regular 10-month period).

The usual program comprises around 28 classes/week  (10-12 hours of lectures, 16-18 hours of laboratory classes).

Assessment is conducted by practical, oral or written examination. Grading system is between 1-10, 5 being the passing mark and 10 the highest mark.

 

Postgraduate studies

The Faculty of Dentistry offers postgraduate studies: specializations and PhD.

The specializations are in General Dentistry (during 2 years of study), Orthodontics (during 3 years of study) and Maxillo-Facial Surgery (during 5 years of study).

The PhD develop during 4 (with frequency) – 6 (without frequency) years. In the first two years it is compulsory to assert 2-3 exams and 2-3 papers, and the following years are to continue the preparation of the thesis.

At the Faculty of Dentistry there are the following PhD advisors:

                - Prof.dr. Bratu Dorin – Head of the Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology

                - Prof.dr. Nussbaum Robert – Department of Prosthodontics

                - Prof.dr. Urtila Emil – Head of the Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery

                - Prof.dr. Bratu Elisabeta – Head of the Department of Pedodontics-Orthodontics

                - Prof.dr. Grivu Ovidiu – Department of Pedodontics-Orthodontics

                - Prof.dr. Popa Emanoil – Department of  Maxillo-Facial Surgery

                - Prof.dr. Severineanu Victor – Department of Odontology-Periodontology.

 

Clinical Facilities

The clinical facilities where the students can conduct their activities consist of several clinical hospitals and specialty clinics that are equipped with modern technologies.

Library

The University has an increasingly wide range of books in both Romanian and foreign languages, mainly medical literature.

The computerized service provides access to the Medline database. There are CD-ROM subscription.

Information can also be obtained through the Internet available from several locations.

The University issues the Timisoara Medicala Journal.

Housing

The University owns well-maintained students’ hostels and accommodation is provided annually for all students who apply for it.

There are also possibilities to rent a room or an apartment in Timisoara. Prices vary between 50 and 200$ per month, depending on comfort and location.

Other facilities

The Students’ Cafeteria is situated near the central building of the University, in one of the students’ hostels.

Sport facilities are located inside the central building. It has recently been modernized.

Cultural-artistic activities

The University has a students’ club, promoting various activities, which can  also take place at the Students’ House, and the Youth’s House.