University ”Dunărea de Jos” (UDJG)
“Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati is the most important institution of higher education in the South-East of Romania. “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati functions according to the university charter, whose provisions are in agreement with the national legislation and with the principles of the European Space and Higher Education, being recognised by all members of the university community.
In the structure, there were a series of study programmes that were unique in the country: Naval Constructions, Harbours and Ship Exploitation, Food Industry, Fish Farming Technology, Cooling Devices – which meant that an important creation process on elaborating educational curricula and syllabi, lectures, laboratory equipment etc., presently being used in other university centers around the country, was fully the work of the academics in Galati higher education.
A forward-thinking, modern and student-oriented institution, „Dunărea de Jos” University of Galati has a firm commitment to generate and transfer knowledge to society through:
- Initial and continuous education – through undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for self-development and career orientation, in an attempt at meeting the demands of the social and economic environment;
- Research, development, innovation and technology transfer – through individual and collective creativity in science, engineering, economics, arts, letters, sciences, humanities, medicine, legal sciences, providing sports performance and physical development, and the dissemination of results .
The university offers all members of the community the necessary conditions
for putting into practice their personal aptitudes by means of education,
scientific research and social-cultural activities.
The University assumes the role of cultural and civic centre meant to
contribute to the formation and dissemination of cultural values, to promote
pluralism of options and the development of political and civic culture.
The University also assumes the role of scientific and technological creation pole, to support all economic, educational and social entities in the region.
The academic community of “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati is composed of the following:
- 12.500 students
- 1000 teaching staff
- 14 faculties
- 67 Bachelor Study Programmes
- 52 Master study Programmes
- 3 Doctoral Schools
- 13 Doctoral Study Programmes
- 230 doctoral students
- More than 2500 international students
- “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati has concluded more than 100 partnership agreements with universities from 34 countries.
In order that the teaching and research activities be carried out in optimal conditions, the university has:
- 38 research centres
- 3 student campuses
- Accommodation for 2800 students
- 3 cafeterias
- 12 reading rooms
- 1 student chapel
- 2 gyms
- 1 medical office.
With more than 60 years of experience in higher education, DJUG has trained 60,000 graduates in the fields of engineering, human and economic sciences.
