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West University of Timisoara

West University of Timisoara. General Presentation. General Information on Romania and Timisoara. Location of Romania in Europe. Romania – facts and figures.

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West University of Timisoara

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  1. West University of Timisoara General Presentation

  2. General Information on Romania and Timisoara

  3. Location of Romania in Europe

  4. Romania – facts and figures • LOCATION: Eastern Europe, bordered by Ukraine (N and E), Moldova (NE), the Black Sea (SE), Bulgaria (S), Serbia (SW) and Hungary (NW) • AREA: 237.500 sq. km (land: 230,340 sq. km and water: 7.160 sq. km) • CLIMATE: Temperate continental (cold, cloudy winters with snow and fog; sunny hot summers with showers and sometimes thunderstorms) • NATIONAL HOLIDAY: Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), December 1st (1918) • OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Romanian • POPULATION: 22,303,552 (as of July 2006) • ETHNIC GROUPS: Romanian 89.5%, Hungarian 6.6%, Roma 2.5%, Ukrainian 0.3%, German 0.3%, Russian 0.2%, Turkish 0.2%, other 0.4% (2002 census) • LITERACY: male: 99.1%; female: 97.7% (2003 estimate) • INDUSTRIES: textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timber, construction materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining • CURRENCY: RON; called “leu” (1 € ≈ 3.5 RON) • FOREIGN LANGUAGES: The main foreign languages used in Romania are English, French and German • STANDARD TIME: Eastern European Time (EET) (GMT + 2 hours) • WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system (since 1866) • VISA: Foreign visitors need a valid passport and, depending on the country of citizenship, a visa (obtainable at Romanian diplomatic and consular offices as well as at the frontier, including airports). Multiple entry visas are also available for frequent travelers to Romania. There is a nominal fee to be paid to get the visa. Romania joined the EU at January 1st, 2007 West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  5. Romanian Personalities • Arts • Constantin BRÂNCUȘI – sculptor, pioneer of the abstract art • Culture • Mircea ELIADE – world authority on the history of religions • Music • George ENESCU – composer and one of the greatest performers of his time • Science & Technology • Petrache POENARU– inventor of the world's first fountain pen • Ștefan ODOBLEJA - one of the fathers of cybernetics • Nicolae PAULESCU - discoverer of insulin (1922) • Henri COANDĂ - builder of world's first jet powered aircraft • Sport • Nadia COMĂNECI - the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10 West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  6. Distances to major cities nearby Timisoara 350 km 570 km 160 km 550 km

  7. Timisoara can be reached by plane, train or bus

  8. Timisoara – facts and figures (1/2) • Timisoara, the fourth largest city in Romania, has the charm of a small town and the opportunities of a big city. Situated in the western part of the country, Timisoara is the capital of Timis County, which borders Serbia and Hungary. About 350,000 people make their home in the Timisoara area. SHORT HISTORY • It is believed that ancient Dacian and Roman settlements existed in this region, but Timisoara was first mentioned in a document of 1212, the "Diploma" of the Hungarian King Andrew II. Since 1342 it has been referred to as a town. • The city has had a turbulent history, serving as a stronghold in the fight against the Turks, who conquered it in 1552, and ruled over it until 1716, when it was conquered by the Austrian armies under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy. • During the 19th century, Timisoara underwent an important industrial development. It was the first European city to introduce electrical street lighting in 1884. Later that decade, in 1899, electric trams also appeared. Through continuous progress Timisoara has emerged as a modern industrial city. • In 1989, Timisoara was the city that triggered off the movement against the communist regime, a revolution that soon spread over other cities and led to important political changes in the country. • At present, the economy of Timisoara is based on the principles of market economy. West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  9. Timisoara – facts and figures (2/2) CULTURE • Timisoara has some outstanding monuments and buildings: the Orthodox Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Dome, the Huniade Castle, the Statue of “St. Nepomuk”, the Old Town Hall, the “Bastion”, the “Dicasterial” Palace and the Union Square. Due to these architectural masterpieces, Timisoara is also known as “Little Vienna”. • Timisoara is the only European city that features three public theatres in three different languages (Romanian, German and Hungarian). It also has an Opera and a symphonic orchestra. There are many art galleries across the city. PEOPLE • Timisoara is a multicultural city where many nationalities live side by side with the Romanians: Germans, Hungarians, Serbs, Jews, etc. The city is permeated with a spirit of ethnic and religious tolerance. To meet the needs of this cosmopolitan environment, schools provide education in several languages: Romanian, English, French, German, Hungarian and Serbian. • Timisoara features numerous parks and gardens, and therefore it has often been called “the city of flowers”. Because of the temperate climate, recreational outdoor activities take place all year round. Facilities for winter sports are also available within reachable distances. • The town is an important academic centre where students attend the courses of four public universities: the West University of Timisoara, the Polytechnic University, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy and the “Banat” University of Agricultural Sciences. • Timisoara is a modern cosmopolitan city with a guiding motto: unity in diversity. We are diverse, but united in accomplishing the major ideals of welfare, progress and understanding. West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  10. Timisoara – a pioneer city • 1815 the first borrowing library in the Eastern part of the Habsburg Empire • 1852 first telegraphic line in Romania (Timisoara-Vienna) • 1857 first city in today Romania with public gas lighting • 1867 first city in today Romania with horse-drawn trams • 1869 first city in today Romania to use water transportation • 1884 first city in Europe with electric street lighting • 1886 first “Ambulance” service in today Romania • 1889 first football match played in today Romania • 1899 first city with electric trams West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  11. Timisoara – “Little Vienna”, the city of flowers and parks

  12. Timisoara – city of the Revolution (popular uprising which eventually put an end to the communist regime)

  13. Location of West University of Timisoara Headquarters

  14. Information on the West University of Timisoara

  15. WUT Management Team (1/2) • Prof. Ioan TALPOŞ, PhD: Rector • Prof. Ştefan BALINT, PhD: Vice-Rectorfor Undergraduate Studies • Prof. Pia BRÎNZEU, PhD: Vice-Rector for Postgraduate and PhD Studies • Prof. Florin FOLTEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for InternationalRelations • Prof. Vasile OSTAFE, PhD: Vice-Rectorfor Scientific Research and Teaching Staff West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  16. WUT Management Team (2/2) • Prof. Petru ŞTEFEA, PhD: Vice-Rectorfor FinancialStrategyand Management • Assoc. Prof. Dorel JULEAN, PhD: Vice-Rector for Social Issues and Relation with Enterprises • Assoc. Prof. Dan Radu MOGA, PhD: Chancellor for University Management andUniversityImage • Robert SANTA: student, President of WUT Students’ Organisation West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  17. West University of Timisoara in figures • Founded in 1944 • In 2008-2009 academic year : • 23931 students (988 Ph.D.) • 768 teaching staff (492 holding a Ph.D.; 264 under 35 years old) • 430 administrative staff West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  18. Types of study programs • According to the Bologna Process: • Undergraduate: 3 years • Postgraduate: 2 years • Doctoral: 3 years • Undergraduate Specializations – 4 years: • Musical Interpretation • Law • Technological Physics • Theology West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  19. University Structure (1/2) West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  20. University Structure (2/2) West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  21. Totalnumber of students (1/6) West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  22. Number of undergraduate students (2/6) West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  23. Evolution of UG students (compared with 2007-2008) West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  24. Number of postgraduate students (3/6) West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  25. Evolution of PG students (compared with 2007-2008) West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  26. Number of doctoral students(4/6) West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  27. Evolution of PhD students (compared with 2007-2008) West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  28. Percentage of Female / Male students(5/6) West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  29. Ratio of Students /Teaching Staff (6/6) West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  30. Research Centers at WUT • Center of Creation and Research in Decorative Arts and Design • Creation Center for Contemporary Visual Arts • Research Center – Thermal Analysis for Environment Problems • Relation Biological Structure – Activity for Drug Design problems and Ecological Toxicology • Research Center for Intelligent Materials • Research Center in Theoretical Physics • Physics of Crystalline Materials • ConstantinDaicoviciu Center for History and Archaeology Studies • Interdisciplinary Center of Gender Studies • Research Center in Mathematical Analysis and Geometry • Institute of Mathematics • Applied Mathematics • Computer Science • Research Center in Child-Parent Interaction • Center of Psychological Studies and Research • Research Center in Management and Organizational Change • Institute of Social and Politics Research West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  31. Faculty of Arts and Design • Departments • Fine Arts • Decorative and Applied Arts • Design • Contact • Str. Oituz Nr. 4, 300086-Timisoara, Romania • Tel: +40-256-592650; Fax: +40-256-592651 • E-mail: arte@arte.uvt.ro • Web: http://www.arte.uvt.ro/ West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  32. Faculty of Chemistry-Biology-Geography • Departments • Chemistry • Biology • Geography • Contact • Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania • Tel: +40-256-592622; Fax: +40-256-592620 • Web: http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/ West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  33. Faculty of Economics and Business Administration • Departments • Accounting and Computer Financial Management Control • Economic Computer Science and Statistics • Economics • Finance • Management • Marketing • Modern Languages • Contact • Str. Pestalozzi Nr. 16, 300115-Timisoara, Romania • Tel: +40-256-592505; Fax: +40-256-592500 • E-mail: decanat@feaa.uvt.ro • Web: http://www.feaa.uvt.ro/ West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  34. Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences • Departments • Private Law • Public Law • Contact • Bd. Eroilor Nr. 9A, 300575-Timisoara, Romania • Tel: +40-256-592400; Fax: +40-256-592442 • E-mail: drept@drept.uvt.ro • Web: http://www.drept.uvt.ro West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  35. Faculty of Letters, History and Theology • Departments • Romanian Language • Romanian and Comparative Literature • Romanic Languages • English Language and Literature • German Language and Literature • Classical Languages • Slavonic Languages • History • Orthodox Theology • Contact • Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania • Tel: +40-256-592164; Fax: +40-256-592273 • E-mail: litere@litere.uvt.ro • Web: http://www.litere.uvt.ro/ West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  36. Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science • Departments • Mathematics • Computer Science • Contact • Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania • Tel: +40-256-592155; Fax: +40-256-592316 • E-mail: secretariat@info.uvt.ro • Web: http://www.math.uvt.ro West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  37. Faculty of Music • Departments • Musical, Vocal and Instrumental Interpretation • Music Pedagogy • Theatre Related Arts • Contact • P-ta. Libertatii Nr. 1, 300077-Timisoara, Romania • Tel / Fax: +40-256-592654 • Web: http://www.muzica.uvt.ro/ West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  38. Faculty of Physical Education and Sport • Departments • Practical – Methodical Specialty Disciplines • Theoretical Disciplines and Physical Education – Base Course • Contact • Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania • Tel: +40-256-592129; Fax: +40-256-592207 • E-mail: secr_sport@sport.uvt.ro • Web: http://www.sport.uvt.ro/ West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  39. Faculty of Physics • Departments • Theoretical and Applied Physics “Mircea Zăgănescu” • Electricity, Optics, Solid State and Matter Structure • Contact • Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania • Tel / Fax: +40-256-592108 • E-mail: secretary@physics.uvt.ro • Web: http://www.physics.uvt.ro/ West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  40. Faculty of Political Sciences, Philosophy&Communication • Departments • Politics • Philosophy and Communication • Contact • Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania • Tel: +40-256-592132; Fax: +40-256-592307 • E-mail: secr_polsci@polsci.uvt.ro • Web: http://www.polsci.uvt.ro/ West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  41. Faculty of Sociology and Psychology • Departments • Sociology – Anthropology • Psychology • Social Work • Education Sciences • Modern Languages and Social Computer Science • Contact • Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 4, 300223-Timisoara, Romania • Tel / Fax: +40-256-592320 • E-mail: steb@socio.uvt.ro • Web: http://www.socio.uvt.ro/ West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  42. Student Unions • OSUT (Organization of Students from West University of Timisoara) • http://osut.ro/ • AIESEC • http://www.aiesectm.ro/ • AEGEE (Association des Etates Généraux des Etudiants de l ‘Europe) • http://www.aegeetm.lx.ro/ • ELSA (Association of Students in Law) • http://www.timisoara.elsa.ro/ • GEOTIM (Association of Students in Geography) • http://www.cbg.uvt.ro/geografie/educatie/geotim/geotim.htm • ASSEUT (Association of Students in Exact Sciences ) • http://www.asseut.org/ West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  43. The Central University Library Eugen Todoran • The Central University Library • Specialty Libraries: • Exact Sciences, Natural Sciences • Political and Social Sciences • Humanities • Economics • Chemistry and Biology • Law • Fine Arts • Music • Orthodox Theology • Physical Education and Sport • Special Collections • Austria Library • Multimedia Library • Periodicals West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  44. Academic Calendar • The academic year consists of two semesters: • The autumn semester usually runs from the beginning of October to the end of January • The spring semester starts in mid February and lasts until the end of June • Each semester finishes with its own session of exams, each lasting for about three-four weeks • There is a two-three weeks vacation on Christmas, one week vacation between semesters, and about two months vacation in summer West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  45. Department of International Relations • Its mission is to sustain the international policy of the university as a forum for education, science and culture in the western part of Romania. • To fulfill its mission, the Department of International Relations follows two main directions: • Programmes: European programmes such as the Integrated Lifelong Learning Programme (ILLP), U.S. Education programmes, global bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, etc. • Public Relations: dissemination of information, organization of special events, technical assistance with international projects, etc. • Web page: http://www.ri.uvt.ro West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  46. Bilateral agreements The direct bilateral agreements facilitate: • exchanges offaculty staff and students • participationtointernationalevents • development of co-tutored doctoral and double diploma masterprograms • providethe general background to set upjointprojects in educationandresearch. West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  47. ERASMUS Programme • Students have the opportunity to study in partner universities, the courses followed being recognized based on the ECTS. • Teaching staff can take a teaching period at partner universities. • Allows the drawing up of joint academic projects for curriculum development. West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  48. Information for Incoming Students • Incoming students can study at WUT either in the frame of a mobility programme or as individual applicants • For most undergraduate classes, the teaching is done in Romanian; some of the postgraduate classes are available in English or other foreign languages • There is a class of Romanian as a Foreign Language (free of charge for Erasmus students) • Full information is available on the International Office website: http://www.ri.uvt.ro • Legal requirements for entry / study in Romania – please visit the Ministry of External Affairs website: http://www.mae.ro/index.php?lang=en West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  49. Programs taught in English EconomicsandBusinessAdministration • Undergraduate: Financeand Banking Mathematics and Computer Science • Undergraduate: Computer Science • Postgraduate: Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence andDistributedComputing Physics • Postgraduate: Theoretical Physics; Smart nano-microsystems Letters, History and Theology • Undergraduate: English and a Foreign Language / Romanian • Postgraduate:Traductology; British Studies; American Studies; Creative Writing Sociology and Psychology • Postgraduate: Adult Education West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

  50. Programs taught in French Economics and Business Administration • Undergraduate:Management Letters, History and Theology • Undergraduate:French and a Foreign Language / Romanian • Postgraduate: Translation Studies; Modern tendencies in French Linguistics and Literature; Linguistics and Didactics West University of Timisoara 2009 Presentation

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