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About
The University of Craiova (Universitatea din Craiova) is a public university founded in 1947, the largest higher education institution in the historical Oltenia region of Romania and a member of the European University Association (EUA). It operates 14 faculties and offers over 100 undergraduate, 98 master's, and numerous doctoral programmes spanning engineering, law, economics, sciences, humanities, and theology. The university is ranked among the top 1,400–1,500 institutions globally by QS and Times Higher Education.
UNIREAL Score
69/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 69
Overview
- Country
- Romania
- City
- Craiova
- Established
- 1965
- Programs
- 202
- Admission period
- Jul 7 – Jul 16 (July 2026 session); Sep 2026 session also available
Programs
For international students
International students ↗Key facts if you are applying from another country.
- Admission period
- Mar 1 – Jul 1 (non-EU applicants, Letter of Acceptance applications)
- Tuition (international)
- $3,000
- Languages of instruction
- Romanian, English, French
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Frequently asked questions
Where is University of Craiova?
University of Craiova is located in Craiova, Romania.
How much does it cost to study at University of Craiova?
For international students, yearly tuition is about $3,000.
When can I apply to University of Craiova?
Admission at University of Craiova usually runs Jul 7 – Jul 16 (July 2026 session); Sep 2026 session also available. For international students: Mar 1 – Jul 1 (non-EU applicants, Letter of Acceptance applications).
What can I study at University of Craiova?
University of Craiova offers about 202 programs, including Law, Economics and Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science.
In which languages does University of Craiova teach?
Programs for international students at University of Craiova are taught in Romanian, English, French.
What is the UNIREAL Score of University of Craiova?
University of Craiova has a UNIREAL Score of 69/100, calculated from: research activity.
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