[MEng] Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Food Products – Expertise and Quality (FCA)

Politehnica University Timișoara
Romania, Timișoara

Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection Romania, Timişoara

Study location	Romania, Timișoara
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	Romanian
Awards	MEng (Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Food Products – Expertise and Quality (FCA))

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	Romanian Upload a language certificate proving a proficiency level of at least B1 according to the CEFR. If you do not have a Romanian language certificate, you may: Apply for the Romanian language preparatory year at UPT OR Upload a certificate confirming the completion of the Romanian language preparatory year OR Upload study documents (diplomas) or school records certifying at least four consecutive years of study conducted in Romanian at a school within the Romanian national education system.

Language requirements

Romanian

Upload a language certificate proving a proficiency level of at least B1 according to the CEFR.

If you do not have a Romanian language certificate, you may:

Apply for the Romanian language preparatory year at UPT OR
Upload a certificate confirming the completion of the Romanian language preparatory year OR
Upload study documents (diplomas) or school records certifying at least four consecutive years of study conducted in Romanian at a school within the Romanian national education system.

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	chim.upt.ro

“Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Food Products – Expertise and Quality (FCA)” is the only master’s programme of its kind in Romania, integrating three fields — pharmaceuticals/medicines, cosmetics/perfumes, and food — through an interdisciplinary approach.

Graduates of this engineering-focused programme will be trained to assess quality along production chains, in research and development, in laboratories and specialized units for analysis and expertise, as well as in institutions, research institutes, or specialized agencies at the national level and within the European Union.

Economic stakeholders in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries from Romania’s Western and Central regions, as well as from the European Union, have shown great interest and have contributed to the development of the FCA Master’s programme at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Politehnica University of Timișoara (UPT), due to its highly relevant study areas, such as:

EU Directives / Patents
GMP / GLP (Good Manufacturing / Laboratory Practices)
Chromatography, Spectroscopy & Microbiology
Analysis & Testing
Bioactive Ingredients
Authenticity, Counterfeits & Fraud
Stability & Toxicity
Biosecurity & FCA-Vigilance
Digitalization & Artificial Intelligence

Apply now! Academic year 2025/26

15 Sept 2025, 15:59:59
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29 Sept 2025

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Apply now! Academic year 2025/26

15 Sept 2025, 15:59:59
Eastern European Time

29 Sept 2025

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