Top Universities in Romania, 2023

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EDITOR’S NOTE EXPLORING THE ROMANIAN extracurricular endeavours intertwine to mold The future of Romanian universities lies in their well-rounded individuals. These universities unveil ability to adapt to the evolving needs of TAPESTRY OF the kaleidoscope of opportunities that adorn the students, the demands of the job market, and the campuses, where passions are kindled, talents are advancements in technology. Embracing a honed, and dreams take flight. student-centred approach will remain WISDOM paramount, as universities must continuously In The Knowledge Review's latest edition 'Top strive to create inclusive and supportive Universities in Romania, 2023,' our aim is to learning environments that foster growth, provide prospective students, parents, and critical thinking, and innovation. omania is renowned for its rich academics with an informed guide to the top academic tradition, and the country's universities in Romania. By highlighting the By prioritizing the well-being and success of their students, these universities will continue to R universities continue to play a vital role achievements and strengths of these institutions, in shaping the future of education and research. we hope to contribute to the promotion of higher attract bright minds and produce graduates who Romania's academic sphere has undergone education in Romania and facilitate the exchange are equipped to tackle complex challenges. significant transformations in recent years, of knowledge and ideas. Have an enticing read!T R excelling in various areas such as academic reputation, faculty expertise, research output, We shed light on the universities' commitment to student satisfaction, international collaborations, fostering a vibrant campus culture, promoting and overall institutional performance. diversity and inclusion, and providing a holistic student experience. We explore the extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies that enrich the lives But these institutions are not confined to the realm of academia alone. They are crucibles of of students and contribute to their personal growth holistic growth, where the arts, sports, and and development. Gopal Ingole - Gopal Ingole

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Top UNIVERSITIES in sales@theknowledgereview.com May, 2023 ROMANIA, 2023 Editor-in-Chief Mary D'souza URL Name of the University Brief Managing Editor Anish David George Enescu National University of Arts aims to improve and increase the quality of overall We are also available on Contributing Writer Gopal Ingole George Enescu National arteiasi.ro educational activity, encouraging and stimulating University of Arts those who benet from differentiated study programs. Visualiser David King As the only Bucharest institution of higher Art & Design Head Rahul Shinde education in visual arts, the National University of National University of unarte.org Arts of Bucharest ensures adequate training for Arts of Bucharest CORPORATE OFFICES Co-designer Paul Belin future practitioners and theorists. The Romanian-American University was founded in Assist. Vice President Swapnali Vasaikar Romanian-American 1991, and its mission is to promote the educational rau.ro University values of American academic education, given the Sr Sales Manager Amy Wilson rich traditions of Romanian education. Business Development Executive Emily White Technical University of Cluj-Napoca’s ambition Technical University is to become a university rmly anchored in the utcluj.ro of Cluj-Napoca European education, research, innovation, and Technical Head Jacob Smile digitisation area. Rajeshwari Avhad Assistant Technical Head Survey No.133/134, Braod Square, Office No. 512, Kuojir Chowk, Pimple Saudagar, Technical Consultants David, Robert To promote quality, innovation, and performance Puoe, Maharashtra 411027 in education, Titu Maiorescu University offers Digital Marketing Manager Alina Sege Titu Maiorescu University utm.ro students the best facilities for learning in its modern campus of over 30,000 m2. Digital Marketing Manager Mark Clain SME-SMO Executives Ravindra, Gemson Research Analyst Eric Smith Circulation Manager Tanaji Fartade

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY of Cluj-Napoca Pioneering Technical Education in Eastern Europe omanian universities have a In 1992, the Polytechnic Institute performance and excellence in all rich history of excellence, and renamed the Technical University of fields of activity. In accordance with R their reputation continues to Cluj-Napoca (TUCN). Since 2012, the TUCN charter, the university's attract students from all over the world. the Technical University of Cluj- mission is to develop value in people, In particular, Romanian universities are Napoca (TUCN) has had twelve processes and products. highly regarded for their top-tier faculties following the merger with the programs in medicine and technology, North University of Baia-Mare, which Thus, achieving a high-quality level of offering students an exceptional became the North University Center in education and advanced scientific education that prepares them for Baia-Mare. Being connected to the research in a national and international success in their chosen fields. international demands of current times environment will be pursued, and characterized by dynamism in responding to the needs of the One of the oldest and most respected spirit and action, the Technical individual's professional and social University of Cluj-Napoca has always institutions of technical education in development and society's progress. been among those academic Romania is the Cluj Polytechnic Quality, honesty and responsibility are institutions that lead to prosperity and Institute, which has a proud history essential values of the academic dating back to the 19th century. progress in society. community that will transform today's Founded in 1920 as the Industrial vision into tomorrow's reality. Professor Vasile Țopa College of Cluj-Napoca, the institute In 2018, the Romanian Agency for underwent several reorganizations Quality Assurance in Higher Education Wide Range of Domains Technical University before being established as the Cluj awarded the institution with the The educational offer, aligned to the of Cluj-Napoca Polytechnic Institute in 1953. 'Highest Degree of Trust in HE.' In Bologna system, includes more than 2019, TUCN received the status of 180 bachelor's and master's programs international university of excellence and 14 doctoral fields, as well as life- (4 stars) following the external audit long learning programs. These cover a conducted by QS Stars Rating System wide range of domains, from (UK). Currently, the Technical engineering, architecture, and Our ambition University of Cluj-Napoca represents a fundamental sciences, to social and the future pole of academic and scientific sciences, humanities and arts. excellence, unanimously recognized target is to become regionally, nationally and Due to its complex structure, TUCN a University strongly internationally. has a strong regional dimension, which anchored in the essentially differentiates it from other Becoming Strongly Anchored in the universities in Romania. Thus, TUCN European space of European Education is recognized as a highly qualified education, research, TUCN's ambition and future target is human resource provider for the innovation and to become a university strongly Northwest region of Romania through anchored in the European education, its two main campuses (Cluj-Napoca digitization. research, innovation and digitization and Baia Mare) and four subsidiaries area by promoting and supporting (Alba Iulia, Bistrița, Satu Mare și www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com 8 | May 2023 May 2023 | 9

Top Universities in Romania, 2023 Zalău), providing multiple links within for research in the field at regional, Much of what it meant to ensure an the regional innovation and national and international levels. efficient and stable communication and entrepreneurship ecosystem. teaching platform in the university Finding Ways through Hurdles during the pandemic was solved with From the beginning to the present, The years of the pandemic will remain professionalism by a group of teaching TUCN has prepared for the labour in the memory through the multiple colleagues coagulated around the market with over 93,000 graduates for implications and effects they produced department created in 2019, the Virtual large regional, national and in all fields, especially in that of Campus - TUCN. international companies. education, through the remodelling, against time, of the didactic paradigm Encouraging Entrepreneurial Spirit Meeting New Demands of teaching-learning-evaluation, as a Within the Student Entrepreneurial A constant challenge is the permanent special challenge. All higher education Society structure of TUCN, students adaptation of the curriculum to the institutions in the country and abroad benefit from activities aimed at exchanges on various topics within To join the community of the Technical collaboration models. The eight demands and needs of the socio- had to act quickly and efficiently to supporting, developing and student organizations. University of Cluj-Napoca in the member universities of the European economic environment. In this regard, face the challenges generated by the encouraging their entrepreneurial spirit process of becoming a professional, University of Technology - University the strong relations with several large transition to online education, which in collaboration with specialists from Interdisciplinary and Applied whether it is through bachelor's, of Technology of Troyes, Cyprus companies have led to the development caused multiple challenges for both partner companies. Approach master's or doctorate studies, University of Technology, Technical - in collaboration with these companies students and teachers. 11 of the university's 12 faculties complemented by continuous University of Sofia, University of - of master's degree programs of great Another department that organizes provide study programs based on improvement studies, to remain Applied Sciences Darmstadt, interest. The Technical University of Cluj- support activities for students is the STEM education – science, involved, determined and proactive in Technological University Dublin, Riga Napoca responded and immediately Career Counseling and Guidance technology, engineering and Technical University, Polytechnic lifelong learning. Another important issue is the adapted to the new requirements Center: integration activities for first- mathematics – in an interdisciplinary University of Cartagena and TUCN widespread interest in artificial imposed by changes at the global level. year students, facilitating meetings and applied approach: share the same vision - Think Human Transforming Visions into Reality intelligence in the socio-economic The new type of education assumed the between company representatives and First. The ambition of the university and the environment. On this line, an important digitization of the teaching-learning- students and preparing for the Faculty of Architecture and Urban future target is to become a university initiative of TUCN is the establishment evaluation process, the acquisition of interview in the hiring process. Planning, Faculty of Automation and EUT+ defines itself as a European strongly anchored in the European of the Artificial Intelligence Research new skills, the development of high- Computer Science, Faculty of university consortium of the future, space of education, research, Institute, which will represent a banner performance tools for mediated Students also participate in national Automotive, Mechatronics and innovation and digitization. which contributes directly to the interaction, accessibility and ease to and international scientific Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of development of European technical use, and the creation of digital courses competitions and demonstrations in Civil Engineering, Faculty of In order for the proposed vision to higher education by guaranteeing the and open educational resources. summer schools and inter-university Electronics, Telecommunications and become a reality, one of TUCN's automatic recognition of credits, the Information Technology, Faculty of strategic objectives is to increase the creation of a common curriculum at We have the Materials and Environmental competitiveness and attractiveness of bachelor's, master's and doctoral level special chance Engineering, Faculty of Building the Technical University of Cluj- that will ultimately lead to a single to be members of Services Engineering, Faculty of Napoca through the development and EUt+ degree, the integration of study Electrical Engineering, Faculty of consolidation of its size and programs, the facilitation of student one of the 41 Industrial Engineering, Robotics and international orientation, seen as a mobility, the stimulation of academic European Universities Production Management, Faculty of catalyst for major changes and staff mobility, the stimulation of type consortia, whose Engineering, Faculty of Humanities, improvements in education, scientific creativity and innovation through the Faculty of Sciences. research, innovation and artistic development of laboratories and objective is to design creation, to respond to contemporary centers of common research, the the future of Openness to the International Space local, regional, national and global development of a common university education Bachelor's and master's study programs challenges. infrastructure. in foreign languages, along with at the European master's programs developed together The university has the special chance Website: level by implementing with the socio-economic environment, to be a member of The European https://www.utcluj.ro/en/ new collaboration are tools that provide graduates with University of Technology Eut+ whose EUT+ Address: skills with openness to the objective is to design the future of https://www.univ-tech.eu/ models. international space and solid university education at the European specialized training. level by implementing new www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com 10 | May 2023 May 2023 | 11

A Nurturing Mother Earth been a great and very long swathe cut researcher and plastics specialist. A of a Bulgarian Arts Foundation: the through the once pristine jungle. One unit within our International Primary Singer-Zahariev Foundation. Kathrin international journalist (Louise Boyle) Curriculum (the IPC) provided the Singer and Kamen Zahariev, visiting A recently even went as far as posing the Primary 4s with a fantastic opportunity TWS, carefully explained how they ews reports from around the question, 'Can Mexico pull back from to practise what was preached about had funded a most unusual immersive world frequently assure us that environmental devastation?' Much care for the environment. Donned with Bulgarian dance-theatre company, N preserving the quality of our disseminated in our media, it is clear blue rubber gloves and brandishing the illustrating the conversation with environment is a message really well that many students throughout this right collecting equipment, they highly unusual footage taken from understood across all cultures, Called nation are very aware of this debate. repaired to the ranch to clean up the their website. especially by young people. One hopes river in its central valley. Not only that, so. A degraded environment directly In creating this Kinder through High our two P4 classroom teachers, Ted, Directed by Kosta Karakashyan, in affects the well-being of our youth; it, School on the western edge of Mexico the IPC Coordinator and his teaching 2022 Studio Karakashyan performed of course, negatively affects us all. City just a few years ago, the founders partner, Dr. Abi, an American scientist The Last Sunset, the dancers and of The Wingate School deliberately with much fieldwork experience, actors, and their original audience, In the case of my students, young sited the campus by a huge ranch. We arranged matters so that many of the actually moving within a regional people who live their lives in the vast literally wanted our children to bounce children's parents got enthused and landfill in Gabrovo, Bulgaria. (The metropolis of Mexico City, they would out of bed each morning, eager to be involved, too. actors' costumes were made of be hard put not to pay close attention to here, almost encased in nature, to recycled trash). Immediate feedback issues like air quality, frequently encounter whatever the planned Ted and Abi have found that the from our school audience showed they congested roads and the value of green lessons would serve up. For, whenever practical nature of a community clean- were struck, both by the unique artistic areas. Even the youngest child residing glancing out of their classroom up – and, more shockingly for some approach and then, more to the point, here possesses some kind of perception windows, most students also will enjoy students, in our very own 'backyard' – by the hard-hitting message. Namely, of all three. views of open fields and, further, is a great way for students 'to combat we often complacently ignore verdant wooded hills sited beyond the negative emotions by reinforcing industrial 'poisons' and waste products Further afield, way beyond our city, city limits. positive changes.' (Perhaps they had existing in plain sight. Mexico has been getting into the press read articles such as the one published – at home and abroad – owing to a th Teaching students that caring for our by the Guardian Online on April 19 . The message is clear: it's a case of controversial Mayan train project, environment is of the greatest The headline reads, 'Climate crisis symbiosis. In caring for one's natural much favoured by President Lopez importance is the gift that keeps on weighs heavy on the mental health of environment, creative educators may Obrador. Future tourists may well have giving. The environment itself is a young Australians'). employ many tools to show students easier access to the marvels throughout that the environment repays their permanent curriculum, allowing the Yucatan and the south, yes, but to thoughtful attention. For good or ill, educators at all levels to unite many Seeing pollution in the meandering accommodate the rails, the cost has our industries today are shaping their 'separate' subject areas, pursuing the river for themselves, our P4 students adult world. great causes of critical thinking and learned there were 'many kinds of understanding. Art meets Science; trash,' understanding that, one day, Literature joins hands with Geography. Simply reflect. Just look back from some objects even could float all the Tailoring the message in age- space at this delicate orb of deep blue, way to the ocean. In short, the students appropriate ways, we have shared protected by the thinnest of learned that 'the act of respect does not many educationally enriching moments atmospheres, and hanging in the inky only involve people.' Respecting the to stimulate student thought and vastness of space. Until Mars – always environment necessarily is a parallel responses. a long shot – proves sufficiently target. hospitable, Earth is the only home we Children in our Primary have been have. Another most meaningful connection taught about the challenges of between our older students and the recycling plastics by Meche, one of our message of environmental care came in Secondary Science teachers, herself the form of an extraordinary also a hard-working university presentation made by the co-founders www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com 12 | May 2023 May 2023 | 13

Graduates’ Employment Prospects andCareer Opportunities in Romania s graduates embark on their professional journeys, the employment prospects and career opportunities they A encounter play a vital role in shaping their futures. In Romania, a country with a dynamic and evolving job market, bridging the gaps between graduates and employment opportunities is of paramount importance. Misalignment of Skills and Industry Demands One significant challenge faced by graduates in Romania is the misalignment of their skills with the demands of the job market. Despite their academic qualifications, graduates often struggle to meet the specific skill sets required by employers. To bridge this gap, educational institutions should foster closer collaboration with industries, regularly assess market needs, and adapt their curricula accordingly. Emphasizing practical skills, internships, and industry-relevant projects can better equip graduates with the competencies sought after by employers. Bridging the Gaps www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com 14 | May 2023 May 2023 | 15

Access to Career Resources and and outreach programs can empower graduates in Romania need to possess Networks graduates from rural backgrounds to strong digital skills and technological Graduates in Romania often face overcome geographical barriers and literacy to remain competitive. difficulties in accessing career access employment opportunities, Educational institutions should resources and networks that can thereby contributing to more balanced integrate digital literacy programs into facilitate their job search. Limited regional development. their curricula, ensuring graduates are exposure to internships, job fairs, and equipped with essential digital mentoring programs can hinder their Continuous Professional competencies such as data analysis, ability to connect with potential Development coding, and digital marketing. employers and industry professionals. Graduation should not mark the end of Collaboration with industry leaders and By expanding career services within learning; rather, it should signify the technology-driven organizations can universities, establishing partnerships beginning of a lifelong journey of also provide opportunities for with businesses, and organizing continuous professional development. graduates to gain practical experience networking events, graduates can gain To support graduates in Romania, and stay updated on emerging greater access to valuable career employers and educational institutions technologies. By prioritizing digital resources and build meaningful should collaborate to offer upskilling skills development, graduates can professional connections. and reskilling programs, professional enhance their employability and adapt certifications, and mentorship to the evolving demands of the digital Entrepreneurial Opportunities and opportunities. By equipping graduates age. Start-up Support with the tools to adapt to evolving Entrepreneurship is an avenue that industry trends and technologies, they Bridging the gaps between graduates holds immense potential for graduates can remain competitive and seize new and employment opportunities in in Romania. However, the lack of career opportunities. Romania requires a comprehensive support and resources for aspiring approach that addresses various entrepreneurs can pose a significant Enhancing Soft Skills Development aspects. challenge. Promoting entrepreneurship While technical skills are important, education, providing start-up employers in Romania also emphasize By focusing on skill alignment, incubation programs, and facilitating the significance of soft skills in the enhancing access to career resources, access to funding opportunities can workplace. Graduates often face fostering entrepreneurship, bridging foster a more conducive environment challenges in effectively demonstrating regional disparities, promoting for graduates interested in launching and developing these skills, such as continuous professional development, their own ventures. Collaborations communication, teamwork, problem- strengthening soft skills, fostering between universities, government solving, and adaptability. Universities diversity and inclusion, strengthening bodies, and industry stakeholders can alumni networks, leveraging can integrate soft skills development further enhance the entrepreneurial government support, and industry programs into their curricula, offering ecosystem and encourage graduates to partnerships, and emphasizing digital workshops, seminars, and practical pursue innovative career paths. skills, Romania can create a more exercises that allow graduates to supportive and prosperous enhance their interpersonal and Bridging the Rural-Urban Divide environment for its graduates. professional skills. By emphasizing the In Romania, there exists a significant importance of soft skills and providing divide between the opportunities Through collaborative efforts and a opportunities for their development, available in urban areas compared to commitment to empowering graduates, graduates can become well-rounded rural regions. Graduates from rural Romania can ensure their successful professionals sought after by areas may face limited job prospects transition into the workforce, leading employers. and access to professional development to individual growth, economic opportunities. To bridge this gap, Emphasizing Digital Skills and progress, and a thriving professional initiatives such as remote work Technological Literacy landscape in the country. arrangements, digital skills training, In an increasingly digitalized world, www.theknowledgereview.com 16 | May 2023

Integrating AI An essential strategy in ensuring that The Exci?ng Challenge of A.I. technology and tools are used effectively to enhance learning is to provide adequate teacher training in order to be able to analyse and Adopting Artificial interpret data generated through A.I. along with support in how to use this data to inform instruction. Essential to I In nt te el ll li ig ge en nc ce e as a Tool for ensuring positive student outcomes, teachers must continue to monitor student engagement, academic Learning in K K1 12 2 progress and social-emotional development while in the classroom. Education Students must also be trained in how to use A.I. while also following school policies on academic honesty and plagiarism. This will require educational institutions to consider the rtificial Intelligence (A.I.) has ensuring an adequate level of impact of A.I. on expectations in a way To address this concern, schools must been impacting the education challenge. In theory, automated that is open to the potential of this tool ensure that they have comprehensive A sector for several years, and its grading by A.I. can also reduce the but puts in place clear expectations for data and privacy policies and importance has only increased in the potential for teacher bias in grading - procedures in place, along with training students to mitigate against plagiarism. post-pandemic world. While A.I. has its algorithms ensure that work is for teachers, students and the the potential to revolutionise K12 graded objectively and fairly. This community on the safe use of In conclusion, A.I. has the potential to education by improving student immediate feedback can help students technology. Parents and students must transform K12 education; however, outcomes through a more personalised to be engaged and focused on their be informed of data collection and be there are significant concerns about its approach while also reducing teacher studies. provided with opt-out options where use that must be addressed; schools workloads, significant concerns about appropriate. The algorithms designed must be aware of these concerns and its use in the classroom still remain. While these arguments in favour of the for A.I. must be transparent and take steps to mitigate them. A.I. is a potential of A.I. in the classroom are explainable so that users can understand tool that is not going away any time One exciting potential benefit of A.I. is very powerful, significant concerns how decisions are being made. soon, and schools cannot be blind to its the creation of personalised learning around the privacy and security of potential and the challenges it brings. opportunities through the analysis of student data are prevalent. A.I. Another significant concern is that While A.I. is not a panacea for all student data to create individualised requires large amounts of data, using A.I. could lead to an over- educational challenges, by being learning plans with specific resources including personal information as well reliance on technology. If students are cognisant of its benefits and based on student's learning styles and as academic performance statistics, to able to generate research and problematic elements, A.I. can be used interests. be effective. Detractors of A.I. fear that investigate through programmes such as in a way that can bring huge benefits to there is a risk that this data could be ChatGPT, what will become of students that could greatly enhance Furthermore, Intelligent Tutoring accessed or misused by unauthorised important skills such as problem- their learning experience. Systems (I.T.S.) are computer individuals for third-party data-sharing solving and critical thinking as well as programmes that use A.I. to provide or for targeted advertising. Concerns basic skills such as reading Teachers will continue to play a central personalised feedback and guidance to have also been raised with regard to comprehension and writing? A.I. tools role in the education sector, and A.I. learners by analysing student responses the potential for bias of A.I. systems must be included as one part of a broad tools can, when used properly and with to questions and providing real-time with regard to data on race, gender or educational strategy, ensuring that the correct safeguarding measures in feedback. I.T.S. can adjust the income that could lead to inequitable students have access to technology and place, help them to provide more of a difficulty of questions based on the decisions being made. non-technology-based learning personalised learning experience for student's performance and thus experiences. their students. www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com 18 | May 2023 May 2023 | 19

to Importance current degrees can arm promising, multi- he demand for degree courses in AI-related fields is Meanwhile, programmes for Artificial Intelligence on skilled graduates with the ability to surging. Adapting to this anticipated growth will Studyportals rose 174 percent between January 2018 and repurpose their skills into multiple career T likely be a challenge for many educational January 2023. That compares to 31 percent average growth avenues to pursue successful careers in the institutions across the globe. across all programs on Studyportals. AI sector (or even in the broader workforce).” Mark Ovens, Senior Partnerships Director at Studyportals, It is interesting to note that nearly half of all Master's says, "Whilst demand for Higher Education continues to programmes in AI are supplied by the UK (27.6 percent) An Exciting Moment for Universities accelerate in this pandemic rebound period, it is vital that and the US (18.8 percent). The UK and the US also supply In order to respond to the increasing Universities safeguard and future-proof their international nearly two-thirds of all Bachelor's programmes related to AI importance of AI, Universities should recruitment strategies by being informed by data trends on (31.9 percent and 31.1 percent of supply, respectively). consider the following: the intentions of their potential future students.” AI-Related Fields • Offering new specialized degrees and Higher education professionals should be aware of where AI programmes are also attached to other disciplinary fields courses catering for the high-demand the strongest demand for AI education is coming from, as outside of Computer Science. Universities can look at and innovation-driven jobs of the well as where most AI courses are being offered. combining AI programmes with other disciplinary fields to future. ensure their institutions appeal to the varying, even possibly • Restructuring current prospectuses to The latest report from Studyportals can give universities an niche, interests of prospective students. afford graduates opportunities to idea of the future growth potential of AI. Author pursue successful careers using their Serusha Govender, Science and technology journalist, knowledge more broadly. Mismatch Between Supply and Demand for AI Courses multimedia producer and metaverse researcher, says there • Combining AI programmes with other Unsurprisingly, demand for degree courses in AI-related are some unexpected opportunities for universities willing Cara Skikne is a disciplinary fields to ensure their fields is surging. Adapting to this anticipated growth will to think outside the box, "There is also a rising demand for institutions appeal to the varying, even likely be a challenge for many educational institutions cognitive science students that have studied how AI systems communications specialist possibly niche, interests of prospective across the globe. can be designed to mimic the human brain. There is also a with a background in journalism. students. need for linguistic specialists who can adapt their skills to • Partnering with industry leaders to As the buzz around Artificial Intelligence applications like working with AI systems like natural language processing Currently, she is working as a provide students with hands-on Chat GPT becomes louder, demand for AI degree (NLP) which require a deep understanding of human Senior Editor at Studyportals. experience in the field through programmes is outstripping supply. language structure and use. Even philosophy graduates internships and research opportunities. who focus on the ethical and social implications of AI are • Using data to identify trends, offer the There is 3.4 times as much interest in Artificial Intelligence increasingly needed as these technologies become more right courses and find the right courses on Studyportals as there are programmes currently prevalent in society.” students. available. • Communicating what makes your "In reality, so many more opportunities could be created to institution's AI programmes unique indirectly meet this demand as AI itself is fast-evolving and Student interest in Artificial Intelligence programmes on and attractive to students. rapidly expanding to new areas. Universities that are able Studyportals (expressed as pageviews) grew 305 percent to build more holistic, adaptive approaches into their from January 2018 to January 2023. That compares to a 25 percent increase in pageviews across all programmes. www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com 22 | May 2023 May 2023 | 23

Enhancing Collaboration and Challenges Challenges Opportunities for International Students in R Ro om ma an niia a omania has emerged as an increasingly popular R destination for international initially struggle to communicate students seeking a high-quality effectively and fully engage in their education and a culturally immersive studies. Additionally, cultural experience. With its rich history, adjustment can pose a significant vibrant culture, and affordable tuition hurdle for students arriving from fees, Romania offers a unique learning different backgrounds as they navigate environment that attracts students from new customs, traditions, and societal around the world. However, along with norms. the numerous opportunities, international students also encounter Integration into the academic certain challenges during their environment can also be a challenge, academic journey in Romania. as international students need to adapt to different teaching styles, assessment One of the primary challenges faced by methods, and academic expectations. international students is the language Furthermore, financial considerations, barrier. As Romanian is the official including tuition fees, accommodation language of instruction in most costs, and living expenses, can create a universities, non-native speakers may financial strain for many students. www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com 24 | May 2023 May 2023 | 25

Despite these challenges, Romania Financial Considerations and students. Offering career guidance and presents a range of opportunities for Scholarships workshops on resume writing, international students to grow and Finances can be a significant concern interview skills, and job search, excel academically and personally. By for international students studying in strategies can enhance their addressing these challenges through Romania. Tuition fees, employability prospects. collaborative efforts and support accommodation, and living expenses systems, universities in Romania can can add up, placing financial strain on While international students in create a more inclusive and supportive students. Establishing partnerships Romania face challenges related to environment for international students. with organizations that offer language, cultural adjustment, scholarships and financial aid can integration, finances, and career Language Barrier and Cultural alleviate the burden and make opportunities, these obstacles can be Adjustment education more accessible to effectively addressed through One of the primary challenges faced by international students. Promoting collaboration and comprehensive international students in Romania is awareness of scholarship opportunities support systems. By prioritizing the the language barrier. Romanian is the and providing guidance on financial needs of international students and official language of instruction in most planning can contribute to their overall implementing targeted initiatives, universities, which can pose difficulties well-being. universities can create an inclusive and for non-native speakers. Language empowering environment that courses and support services should be Social Integration and Support facilitates their academic and personal provided to help international students Networks growth. overcome this challenge and fully Building a strong support system is engage in their studies. Additionally, crucial for the well-being of Through these collaborative efforts, cultural adjustment can be international students. Universities can Romania can continue to attract and overwhelming for students coming create platforms for social integration, nurture a diverse community of from different backgrounds. such as student clubs, international international students, enriching its Encouraging cultural exchange student associations, and cultural cultural and intellectual landscape. By programs and organizing orientation events, where students can connect recognizing and addressing the sessions can facilitate a smoother with peers and engage in challenges faced by international transition and foster a sense of extracurricular activities. Providing students and providing them with the belonging. counseling services, both academic and necessary support and opportunities, personal, can address the unique Romania can truly become a Integration into the Academic challenges faced by international welcoming and inclusive educational Environment students and promote their mental destination. The success and International students may face initial health and overall success. achievements of international students difficulties in adapting to the academic will not only contribute to their system in Romania. Different teaching Career Development and personal growth but also enhance the methods, assessment styles, and Employment Opportunities reputation and global standing of expectations can be unfamiliar. International students often seek Romanian universities. Universities should offer orientation employment opportunities to support programs to familiarize international themselves during their studies and students with the academic gain practical experience. environment, provide guidance on Collaboration between universities and academic writing and research skills, industry partners can create and establish mentoring programs to internships, part-time job facilitate integration and academic opportunities, and career fairs success. specifically targeted at international www.theknowledgereview.com 26 | May 2023

Top Universities in Romania, 2023 TMU has accelerated its effort providing students with exceptional This would not have been possible regarding internationalisation by educational experiences and equipping without the strong university developing and authorising two study them with the necessary knowledge, leadership and vision of the President Titu Maiorescu University programs taught in English: Medicine skills, and confidence to successfully of the University, Prof. Iosif R. URS, in English and Dentistry in English. integrate into a global, competitive and PhD, who made the best administrative Also, international students interested digitised labour market. decisions (and not only) for the success Exemplar of Romania's Rich Educational Legacy in studying in Romanian are offered of the university. In terms of academic the opportunity to learn the Preparatory Staying True to the Values and curricular development, the Year for the Romanian Language. Titu Maiorescu University built its university is grateful to all those who existence and continues the proudly and responsibly assumed the he availability of low-cost The university has developed and three doctoral schools (Medicine, This has increased the number of development of the assumed mission role of Rector over the years: Prof. education is one of the USPs continuously according to the socio- Dentistry and Law), which are active international students, so currently, based on the following core values: Avram FILIPAS, PhD, Prof. Iosif R. T of the Romanian education economic and labour market both pedagogically and scientifically. there are over 800 international Ÿ University autonomy URS, PhD, Prof. Smaranda system. This speciality has enhanced requirements. Currently, it is a students from 30 countries studying at Ÿ Quality assurance ANGHENI, PhD and, currently, Prof. the flow of education in Romania and comprehensive private university with Matching the Modern Demands TMU, mostly in the health study Ÿ Social responsibility Daniel COCHIOR, MD, PhD. has created a rich educational history. ten faculties that provide a diversified To promote quality, innovation, and programs. Ÿ Transparency educational offer on all three cycles: performance in education, TMU offers Ÿ Fairness Equally valuable are the joint efforts Titu Maiorescu University, in the Bachelor's, Master's and PhD. students the best facilities for learning. Making the Presence Felt in Labour Ÿ Equality and equal opportunities and the value of teaching staff, heartland of the country, is striving to It's a modern campus of over 2 Market Ÿ Managerial and financial efficiency students, alumni and each employee of continue this rich legacy. TMU is the only Romanian private 30,000 m , with fully equipped lecture Placing itself not only by name under Ÿ Academic freedom the university, who, through dedication university with the full spectrum of rooms and amphitheatres, state-of-the- the spiritual authority of Titu Ÿ Student-centred education and loyalty, bring their contribution to Titu Maiorescu University (TMU) was Bachelor's degrees in health education art medical laboratories, IT networks, Maiorescu, the parent of Romanian the success of the university. Ÿ Inclusive education founded in 1990, first as Titu (Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and video-conference equipment, student culture and modern civilisation, Titu Maiorescu Independent University, Pharmacy), Informatics, Law, dormitories, a cafeteria, sports Maiorescu University has made the Drivers of Innovation Creating Noble Professionals under the leadership of Rector Avram Psychology, Communication Sciences facilities, and private medical services. quality of education and research a real The success of TMU relies on the TMU plays an important role in Filipas. The first study programs taught and International Relations, Economics escutcheon of honour. efforts, energy, and know-how of all medical education in Romania, training at Titu Maiorescu University were in Science, numerous master's programs the founders of the university, who the next generation of highly skilled the fields of Law, Economic Sciences, The education provided by TMU is envisioned TMU to become a healthcare professionals. Apart from Arts, Electromechanical Engineering, focused on ensuring resilience, prestigious higher education institution being the only Romanian private Horticultural Engineering, Medicine, innovation, and competitiveness. The in Romania and abroad. university which provides a full and Dentistry. mission of the university is centred on healthcare education and one of the very few Romanian private educational institutions to be entitled to organise doctoral studies in Medicine, Dentistry and Law, TMU is also the only Romanian private university coordinating Residency postgraduate programs in Medicine and Dentistry. TMU also contributes to the quality of education in Romania by constantly investing in the university's infrastructure and adapting teaching The success of TMU relies on and learning to the labour market the e?orts, energy, and know-how of requirements. all the founders of the university, who envisioned Extension of Capabilities In September 2021, TMU inaugurated TMU to become a prestigious higher education a brand-new building, which is an institution in Romania and abroad extension of the medical campus. 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18 state-of-the-art laboratories, two staff were able to work remotely and They organize various activities and lecture rooms, a library, and a café. participate in online meetings. events for students, both social (concerts, freshmen proms), as well as In September 2022, TMU completed The university's digitalization process workshops on various medical topics the process of rehabilitating the also included the development and (first aid, HIV/AIDS prevention and headquarters of the Faculty of Law and improvement of the admission portal, sexuality education, medical TMU plays an important Psychology, which turned into a as well as the organization of the manoeuvres, etc.) but also social and building with increased energy admission exam for Medicine and fundraising campaigns. role in medical efficiency and modern facilities. Dentistry in English exclusively online education in Romania, to facilitate the participation of foreign Sports lovers can get involved in sports candidates. The major objective of the university is activities such as karate or kickboxing. training the next the establishment of Titu Maiorescu Prof. Iosif R. Urs, President, Titu Maiorescu University In terms of the Erasmus+ exchange Connecting the Borders University Clinical Hospital, with an generation of highly 2 Programme, due to the impossibility of The Erasmus+ Programme of the EU is area of approximately 12.000 m . The skilled healthcare travelling to the host country, TMU an excellent opportunity for global building is in the stage of finalising the technical project. The hospital will organized blended mobilities (both exposure, which allows students to professionals. strengthen the clinical facilities and online and in-person). The promotion benefit from an international will improve the quality of medical of the Erasmus+ Programme was also experience, applying for a study or education at TMU. carried out online, through social traineeship mobility abroad at a partner networks and through the online university or organization. Finding Ways through Adversity organization of the 'Erasmus Open The COVID-19 pandemic had an Doors' event. The uniqueness lies in the expertise unprecedented impact on education that TMU has regarding the Erasmus+ worldwide, and Romania was no Last but not least, the University's Programme and the emphasis it places different. To adapt to the conditions Career Counselling and Guidance on encouraging both local and imposed by the authorities, TMU has Center continued its activity by international students to apply for such renowned researchers from prestigious taken the necessary measures so that it organizing online career events and mobilities. 75 percent of its outgoing international universities. can continue its activity and deliver the webinars for students, but also one-to- mobilities are traineeship mobilities, same quality education to its students. one online sessions. which shows a high interest of the Strengthening the Roots students to improve their practical In the future, TMU will strengthen its By implementing Microsoft Teams, the Giving Back to the Society skills and intercultural competencies position in the European and Prof. Daniel Cochior, Rector, Titu Maiorescu University customised platform developed in TMU students can get involved in the and better prepare for the labour international academic environment collaboration with Microsoft, the extracurricular activities organized by market. and will focus on increasing the university was able to organise online its student associations: ASM (TMU number of international partnerships classes for all faculties and hybrid Student Association) and AUMAM TMU implemented the Erasmus+ and international students. The classes for Medicine and Dentistry. (Medicine and Nursing Student Programme in 2005 and has been university expects the number of Thanks to this platform, the university Association). organising mobilities ever since. Over English-taught study programs to the years, the university has concluded increase, especially in the attractive numerous cooperation agreements with fields for international students universities from Europe and outside (Business Administration, Psychology, Europe. Informatics). Apart from the Erasmus+ exchanges, Another way of aligning with TMU students also benefits from European and international standards internationalisation 'at home,' in education is the development of BA participating in lectures given by and MA degrees in partnership with visiting professors from abroad or in other prestigious universities (joint the annual international conferences degree), PhD degrees in co-supervision organized on the university campus, and affiliation to the international attended by teaching staff and university consortia. Prof. Daniel Cochior, Rector, Titu Maiorescu University www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com 30 | May 2023 May 2023 | 31

Top Universities in Romania, 2023

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