"Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati

Dunarea de Jos University of Galati (UDJG) represents, for the South-East Region of Romania, a pole of academic excellence that concentrates the elite human resource, specialized in the training of professionals in numerous fields, of an entire area with national and international openness. 

In 74 years of existence, the institution has expanded and modernized, coagulating an academic community focused on achieving performance in teaching and research and thus becoming a European-level university based on both a modern and competitive didactic process – collaborative with students at all levels, on fundamental and applied scientific research, as well as on the excellent relationships it has developed with the local and regional business environment and local community structures.

The history of the Institution begins in 1948, by the establishment of the Institute of Land Improvements, followed by the Mechanical-Naval Institute, Technical Institute, Polytechnic Institute, Pedagogical Institute, until becoming the University of Galati, by State Council Decree, in 1974. During this period of time there were several study programs, such is Naval Construction, or Food Industry and Fisheries Technology, unique in Romania at that time.

UDJG encourages the development of a research environment focused on technological progress and innovation, competitive both nationally and internationally, able to strengthen this institution into a center of excellence which aims to develop knowledge and technology transfer with direct impact on scientific performance, visibility and quality of the services to the economic and social community. It also promotes the correct principles of deontology and ethics in scientific research for the training, development and motivation of human resources.

International co-operation is a prerequisite for ensuring the sustainability and quality of teaching and research at university. The development of a network of international relations allows “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati to boost the mobility of its academic staff and students and motivates them to share their knowledge with others. Collaborative research efforts have been extensive and successful, the scientists and students of the university frequently contribute to reputable research journals and participate in many international research projects, as well as hosting international conferences. UDJG is associate member of the Agence Universitare de la Francophonie (AUF). Every year, AUF Romania launches the call for the "Eugen Ionescu" Doctoral and Postdoctoral Scholarship Program, in which doctoral students and post-doctoral students from countries such as: Cameroon, Burkina Faso, the Coast of Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, apply for a three-month research mobility at Romanian universities. UDJG was the only university in Romania that hosted between 5 - 8 scholarship winners, every year, compared to other Romanian Universities.

UDJG is also member of the Black Sea Universities Network, European Language Council, European University Foundation, Eurasian Universities Union, International Association of Universities, European University Association, Balkan Universities Association.

The academic activity at the bachelor's, master's, doctorate level is organized within 14 faculties, in the fields of Arts and Humanities, Clinical and Health through the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, which has also an extension in Enna, Italy, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Business and Economics, Law. Cross Border Faculty also operates within an extension in Cahul, Rep. Moldavia.

Every year, over 12,700 students, of which over 2,600 are international students, are enrolled in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs, while approx. 3000 students are enrolled in other forms of training, such as medical residency, pedagogical training, postgraduate training, professional conversion, and also preparatory year for foreign students.

Doctoral studies are organized in 5 fields: Basic sciences and engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Social and human sciences, Economic Sciences.

Facts and figures: 1,000 teaching staff; over 200 bachelor, master and doctorate study programs; 35 research facilities; 3 student campuses, 2800 accommodation places for students; 4 cafeterias; The University Library with over 600,000 volumes, 12 reading rooms; Medical Office for students; Sports facilities, Stadium.