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About UTM

Brief History

From the Polytechnic Institute of Chișinău to the Technical University of Moldova — a history of engineering education, scientific research, and technological development.

Historic UTM Building
1964 Year of Foundation

The Technical University of Moldova was founded in 1964 under its original name, the Polytechnic Institute of Chișinău, based on several engineering and economics programmes transferred from Moldova State University.

During its first academic year, 1964–1965, the university enrolled 5,140 students, including 2,085 full-time students, organized into five faculties: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, Civil Engineering, and Economics.

5140 students in the first academic year
5 founding faculties
278 academic staff members
36 held scientific degrees and academic titles

Growth and Development

Over the following years, the university expanded both quantitatively and qualitatively, becoming a leading educational, scientific, and cultural institution.

UTM Today

Today, the Technical University of Moldova has approximately 11,500 students enrolled in around 150 study programmes and specializations offered through its 11 faculties.

UTM also provides postgraduate education for master's and doctoral students, as well as professional training and continuing education programmes.

The university operates a modern scientific and technical library with reading rooms, design laboratories, and information technology centres.

UTM Faculties

Faculty of Energetics and Electrical Engineering Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Transport Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications Faculty of Food Technology Faculty of Design Faculty of Constructions, Geodesy and Cadastre Faculty of Urbanism and Architecture Faculty of Economic Engineering and Business Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Agricultural, Forestry and Environmental Sciences
UTM Leadership Through the Years

Rectors of the Technical University of Moldova

The distinguished personalities who have contributed to the development of the Technical University of Moldova from its foundation to the present day.

Sergiu Rădăuțan
1964–1973

Academician Sergiu Ion Rădăuțan

First Rector of the Polytechnic Institute of Chișinău.

In Memoriam →
Vladimir Antoseac
1973–1988

Associate Professor Vladimir Gh. Antoseac

Rector of the Polytechnic Institute of Chișinău.

Vasile Calmuțchi
1988–1992

Professor Vasile Sergiu Calmuțchi

Rector of the Polytechnic Institute of Chișinău.

Ion Bostan
1992–2014

Academician Ion Bostan

Rector of the Technical University of Moldova.

Viorel Bostan
2015–Present

Professor Viorel Bostan, Dr. Habil.

Rector of the Technical University of Moldova.

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