Transylvania University of Brasov
Encyclopedia
Transylvania University (UTBv) is a state institution of higher education in Braşov
, Romania
which, by "offering education, scientific research and the number of students is one of the great universities of Romania, the representative of the region and university 7 Center" .
It has sixteen faculties, a total of 30,000 students and 1,300 teachers.
The University offers: 103 days license areas, 12 areas for Distance Education, 5 areas for higher reduced frequency. Masters program (depth or scientific research) means 17 graduate areas, 48 areas Bologna (to date), Bologna 3 fields (ID, FR). Regarding doctorate there are currently 14 areas.
, the first printing press (introduced by Deacon Coresi), the Johannes Honterus High School, the activity centered around the newspaper 'Gazeta de Transilvania
' (founded by George Barițiu), and many others.
, Physics
, Chemistry
and Biology
, followed by the founding of a department of Music in 1969.
In 1971 the 'University of Brașov' is founded by the merger of all higher education institutes through the Counil of Ministers
' Decision no. 1285/15 October. There were eight departments at the time: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
, Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Forestry
, Faculty of Wood Industry, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
, Faculty of Physics
–Chemistry
, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science
and the Faculty of Music.
Following the Romanian Revolution of 1989
, the university changed its name to that of today, the '"Transilvania" University of Brașov'.
Since then, a number of other departments have been set up: Electrical Engineering
, Economics
(both in 1990), Medicine
(1991), Psychology
& Methodology
(1995). In 1995, the Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering was split into the Faculty of Technologic Engineering and the Faculty of the Science and Engineering of Materials. Two colleges were also founded that year, that of Forestry and that of 'Economics and Computer Science'.
In 2001, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering expanded its array of specializations; thus it had its name changed to the 'Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science'.
In 2008 Transylvania University celebrated 60 years of existence, crowned with a spot at the top of the Romanian academic space.
.
The University provides courses of study in the following Faculties :
has a long standing tradition in the medical field. The Romanian health care system, has been in existence since 1700.
George Emil Palade
, the Nobel Prize
winner of 1974 in Physiology or Medicine, was born in Iași
, in North-Eastern Romania, while Nicolae Paulescu
, the discoverer of insulin
, was born in Bucharest
, Romania
.
Notable is, that during the 1828 plague in Bucharest, 21 out of the 26 doctors, lost their lives while administering treatment for the disease.
Brasov
Brașov is a city in Romania and the capital of Brașov County.According to the last Romanian census, from 2002, there were 284,596 people living within the city of Brașov, making it the 8th most populated city in Romania....
, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
which, by "offering education, scientific research and the number of students is one of the great universities of Romania, the representative of the region and university 7 Center" .
It has sixteen faculties, a total of 30,000 students and 1,300 teachers.
The University offers: 103 days license areas, 12 areas for Distance Education, 5 areas for higher reduced frequency. Masters program (depth or scientific research) means 17 graduate areas, 48 areas Bologna (to date), Bologna 3 fields (ID, FR). Regarding doctorate there are currently 14 areas.
Background
University level education came to be and evolved through the city of Braşov's strong cultural tradition and climate. Early notable cultural nuclei include the First Romanian SchoolFirst Romanian School
The First Romanian School is located on the grounds of the 16th century church of St. Nicholas, itself located in the historic district of Şchei, now part of the city of Braşov....
, the first printing press (introduced by Deacon Coresi), the Johannes Honterus High School, the activity centered around the newspaper 'Gazeta de Transilvania
Gazeta de Transilvania
Gazeta de Transilvania was the first Romanian-language newspaper to be published in Transylvania. It was founded by George Bariţ in 1838 in Braşov...
' (founded by George Barițiu), and many others.
Founding and expansion
The first higher education school in Braşov was founded in 1940 in the form of the 'Academy of Commercial and Industrial Studies', followed by the 'Institute of Forestry' and the 'Institute of Mechanics' in 1948 and 49 respectively. Following 1953, these merge into the 'Polytechnic Institute of Brașov', while 1960 sees the establishment of another institute, with departments of MathematicsMathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
, Physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
, Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
and Biology
Biology
Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Biology is a vast subject containing many subdivisions, topics, and disciplines...
, followed by the founding of a department of Music in 1969.
In 1971 the 'University of Brașov' is founded by the merger of all higher education institutes through the Counil of Ministers
Romanian Communist Party
The Romanian Communist Party was a communist political party in Romania. Successor to the Bolshevik wing of the Socialist Party of Romania, it gave ideological endorsement to communist revolution and the disestablishment of Greater Romania. The PCR was a minor and illegal grouping for much of the...
' Decision no. 1285/15 October. There were eight departments at the time: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
, Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Forestry
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
, Faculty of Wood Industry, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
, Faculty of Physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
–Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science
Agricultural science
Agricultural science is a broad multidisciplinary field that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture. -Agriculture and agricultural science:The two terms are often confused...
and the Faculty of Music.
Following the Romanian Revolution of 1989
Romanian Revolution of 1989
The Romanian Revolution of 1989 was a series of riots and clashes in December 1989. These were part of the Revolutions of 1989 that occurred in several Warsaw Pact countries...
, the university changed its name to that of today, the '"Transilvania" University of Brașov'.
Since then, a number of other departments have been set up: Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical...
, Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
(both in 1990), Medicine
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
(1991), Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
& Methodology
Methodology
Methodology is generally a guideline for solving a problem, with specificcomponents such as phases, tasks, methods, techniques and tools . It can be defined also as follows:...
(1995). In 1995, the Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering was split into the Faculty of Technologic Engineering and the Faculty of the Science and Engineering of Materials. Two colleges were also founded that year, that of Forestry and that of 'Economics and Computer Science'.
In 2001, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering expanded its array of specializations; thus it had its name changed to the 'Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science'.
In 2008 Transylvania University celebrated 60 years of existence, crowned with a spot at the top of the Romanian academic space.
Reorganisation
Starting with the academic year 2005-2006, courses are organized to correspond with the Bologna ProcessBologna process
The purpose of the Bologna Process is the creation of the European Higher Education Area by making academic degree standards and quality assurance standards more comparable and compatible throughout Europe, in particular under the Lisbon Recognition Convention...
.
Academic units
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Technological Engineering
- Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Faculty of Food Sciences and Tourism
- Faculty of Wood Processing
- Faculty of Forestry
- Faculty of Economics
- Faculty of Mathematics and Information Sciences
- Faculty of Music
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Law and Sociology
- Faculty of Sports and Physical Education
- Faculty of Letters
- Faculty of Psychology and Sciences of Education
Research Departments (Pro- DD)
- Renewable energy and recycling systems
- High Tech Products for cars
- Sustainable management of forest resources and ecological reconstruction
- High precision mechanical products and mechatronic systems
- Technologies and advanced manufacturing systems
- Eco-Biotechnology and equipment in agriculture
- Advanced Electrical Systems
- Technologies and advanced materials, metal, ceramic and composite MMC
- Process control systems
- Virtual Industrial Informatics and Robotics
- Eco-furniture design, restoration and certification in IL
- Eco-tech welding
- Electronic processing and data transmission
- Innovative technologies and advanced products in Wood
- Mathematical modeling and software
- Economic and financial analysis, management and marketing
- Quality of life and human performance
- Quality Management
- Communication Promotion and Public Relations
- Formation of highly qualified resources
- Legislation and intellectual property
Medicine in Romania
RomaniaRomania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
has a long standing tradition in the medical field. The Romanian health care system, has been in existence since 1700.
George Emil Palade
George Emil Palade
George Emil Palade was a Romanian cell biologist. Described as "the most influential cell biologist ever", in 1974 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine, together with Albert Claude and Christian de Duve. The prize was granted for his innovations in electron microscopy and...
, the Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prizes are annual international awards bestowed by Scandinavian committees in recognition of cultural and scientific advances. The will of the Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, established the prizes in 1895...
winner of 1974 in Physiology or Medicine, was born in Iași
Iasi
Iași is the second most populous city and a municipality in Romania. Located in the historical Moldavia region, Iași has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life...
, in North-Eastern Romania, while Nicolae Paulescu
Nicolae Paulescu
Nicolae Paulescu was a Romanian physiologist, professor of medicine, the discoverer of insulin . The "pancreine" was a crude extract of bovine pancreas in salted water, after which some impurites were removed with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.-Early life and activities:Born in Bucharest,...
, the discoverer of insulin
Insulin
Insulin is a hormone central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Insulin causes cells in the liver, muscle, and fat tissue to take up glucose from the blood, storing it as glycogen in the liver and muscle....
, was born in Bucharest
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
.
Notable is, that during the 1828 plague in Bucharest, 21 out of the 26 doctors, lost their lives while administering treatment for the disease.
See also
- BraşovBrasovBrașov is a city in Romania and the capital of Brașov County.According to the last Romanian census, from 2002, there were 284,596 people living within the city of Brașov, making it the 8th most populated city in Romania....
- George Emil PaladeGeorge Emil PaladeGeorge Emil Palade was a Romanian cell biologist. Described as "the most influential cell biologist ever", in 1974 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine, together with Albert Claude and Christian de Duve. The prize was granted for his innovations in electron microscopy and...
- Nicolae PaulescuNicolae PaulescuNicolae Paulescu was a Romanian physiologist, professor of medicine, the discoverer of insulin . The "pancreine" was a crude extract of bovine pancreas in salted water, after which some impurites were removed with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.-Early life and activities:Born in Bucharest,...
- List of Nobel Laureates in Physiology or Medicine
- Nobel Prize ControversiesNobel Prize controversiesSubsequent to his death in 1896, the will of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prizes. Annual prizes were to be awarded for service to humanity in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. Similarly, the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic...
- List of universities in Romania
- List of forestry universities and colleges