Information Technology

Politehnica University Timișoara
Romania, Timișoara

Automation and Computing

Study location	Romania, Timișoara
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MEng (Master’s Degree in Information Technology)

Tuition fee	€2,430 per year
Application fee	€100 one-time

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) All applicants for master degree programmes should hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent diploma As part of the application process, the applicants will be required to upload : a copy and a legally certified translation (in Romanian, English or French) of the Baccalaureate diploma. The document shall be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country OR a copy and legally certified translation of the certificate attesting the successful passing of the bachelor’s degree examination for graduates of the current year if the original diploma has not yet been issued AND Transcripts of academic records/ Diploma supplements – copies and legally certified translations, afferent to the studies completed AND Baccalaureate diploma or its equivalent – copy and legally certified translation (in Romanian, English or French). The document shall be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country; The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Romanian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

All applicants for master degree programmes should hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent diploma

As part of the application process, the applicants will be required to upload :

a copy and a legally certified translation (in Romanian, English or French) of the Baccalaureate diploma. The document shall be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country OR
a copy and legally certified translation of the certificate attesting the successful passing of the bachelor’s degree examination for graduates of the current year if the original diploma has not yet been issued AND
Transcripts of academic records/ Diploma supplements – copies and legally certified translations, afferent to the studies completed AND
Baccalaureate diploma or its equivalent – copy and legally certified translation (in Romanian, English or French). The document shall be authenticated by the competent authorities in the issuing country;

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Romanian.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): European Union. This procedure applies to foreign citizens from non-EU countries who wish to enroll in bachelor’s and master’s programs organized at Politehnica University of Timișoara, as well as in the Romanian language preparatory year at UPT.

Territory requirements

Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): European Union.

This procedure applies to foreign citizens from non-EU countries who wish to enroll in bachelor’s and master’s programs organized at Politehnica University of Timișoara, as well as in the Romanian language preparatory year at UPT.

Language requirements	English If you do not have an English language certificate such as TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS, LCCI, TRINITY ISE, ECL, you may take an online test at the INTERLINGUA Center of UPT. Please note that this process may take approximately three weeks. The application process cannot proceed until you receive your test result and upload it here. Additionally, a fee of 40 EUR plus transfer fees applies. Native speakers — Candidates coming from countries where the official language is the same as the language of instruction are exempt from this test, provided they can present official school documents proving that they studied in that language for at least two years.

Language requirements

English

If you do not have an English language certificate such as TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS, LCCI, TRINITY ISE, ECL, you may take an online test at the INTERLINGUA Center of UPT.

Please note that this process may take approximately three weeks. The application process cannot proceed until you receive your test result and upload it here. Additionally, a fee of 40 EUR plus transfer fees applies.

Native speakers — Candidates coming from countries where the official language is the same as the language of instruction are exempt from this test, provided they can present official school documents proving that they studied in that language for at least two years.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Photo Application for the issuance of the letter of acceptance for studies – Fully filled in, with enclosed photo, dated and signed. Birth certificate – Copy and legally certified translation Marriage certificate or other documents attesting the change of name (if applicable) – Copy and legally certified translation Document attesting the permanent residence abroad – Copy Passport – Copy Medical certificate in a widespread international language – Copy Proof of payment – processing file fee (100€/file) – Copy A double-sided copy of the NECO results card for the higher school certificate issued by NECO or of the WAEC Scratch card for the West African senior school certificate [Nigeria candidates]

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) should be provided.

Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants:

Photo
Application for the issuance of the letter of acceptance for studies – Fully filled in, with enclosed photo, dated and signed.
Birth certificate – Copy and legally certified translation
Marriage certificate or other documents attesting the change of name (if applicable) – Copy and legally certified translation
Document attesting the permanent residence abroad – Copy
Passport – Copy
Medical certificate in a widespread international language – Copy
Proof of payment – processing file fee (100€/file) – Copy
A double-sided copy of the NECO results card for the higher school certificate issued by NECO or of the WAEC Scratch card for the West African senior school certificate [Nigeria candidates]

More information	ac.upt.ro

Information and computing technology is present in nearly all aspects of modern professional and personal life. The Master of IT programme is a research- and specialization-oriented master’s degree in information engineering and technology, designed to train highly qualified specialists in the field. Graduates will be capable of selecting and integrating computing systems and services, as well as developing, adapting, and managing the latest and most secure computing technologies to meet the growing demands of a wide range of application domains.

In addition to in-depth knowledge and advanced IT competencies, graduates of the Master of IT programme will acquire critical thinking, innovation, and research skills, along with strong communication abilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and project leadership in team settings.

Graduates of the Master of IT programme are in high demand on the Computer Science and IT job market, both in Romania and abroad.

Field of study: Computers and Information Technology
The current year’s curriculum has not been published yet. For your information, last year’s version is available here

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MEngInformation Technology

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