Politehnica University of Timișoara
Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara | |
The rectorate in Victory Square | |
Former names | Polytechnic School (1920–1948) Polytechnic Institute (1948–1970) Traian Vuia Polytechnic Institute (1970–1991) Technical University (1991–1995) |
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| Motto | Nu zidurile fac o școală, ci spiritul care domnește într-însa |
Motto in English | "It is not the walls that make a school, but the spirit that reigns in it" |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 15 November 1920 |
| Budget | RON 284,325,514 (2020/2021) |
| Rector | Florin Drăgan |
Academic staff | 1,016 (2020/2021) |
| Students | 13,081 (2020/2021) |
| Undergraduates | 9,577 (2020/2021) |
| Postgraduates | 2,964 (2020/2021) |
| 540 (2020/2021) | |
| Location | , , 45°45′12″N 21°13′29″E / 45.75333°N 21.22472°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | White and blue |
| Website | upt |
| University rankings | |
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| Global – Overall | |
| QS World | 1401+ (2024) |
| THE World | 1501+ (2024) |
Politehnica University of Timișoara (Romanian: Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara; abbreviated UPT) is a public university in Timișoara. Founded in 1920, it is one of the largest technical universities in Central and Eastern Europe. The 10 faculties of the university provide study programs for about 13,000 students. In 2011, Politehnica University of Timișoara was classified as an advanced research and education university by the Ministry of Education. The university is a founding member of the Romanian Alliance of Technical Universities (ARUT).