The Technical University of Moldova celebrates an unprecedented achievement: Iuliana Stețenco, a fourth-year student in the “Software Engineering” program at the Faculty of Computers, Informatics, and Microelectronics, has been selected as the sole recipient from the Republic of Moldova of the French Government’s Excellence Scholarship for Master’s studies in 2025.
This scholarship, awarded annually by the French Embassy in the Republic of Moldova, is one of the most prestigious and competitive international academic opportunities. It is intended for students with outstanding academic performance who wish to pursue master’s studies in France.
The scholarship covers a wide range of expenses related to studying in France: a monthly allowance of 860 euros for 10 months, exemption from enrollment fees, coverage of social insurance, support for accommodation in university dorms, administrative exemptions (visa, CVEC), and domestic transportation from the airport to the study city. Starting this fall, Iuliana Stețenco will continue her academic journey at the University of Côte d’Azur in France, within the master’s program in “Cognitive Ergonomics of Digital Technologies.”
“I am extremely grateful for this unique opportunity. Receiving this scholarship is a recognition of the work I’ve put into my studies at UTM. I am confident that the experience I will gain in France will allow me to acquire valuable knowledge and, in turn, contribute to the development of the IT sector in the Republic of Moldova,” said Iuliana Stețenco.
This remarkable success reflects not only the student’s personal excellence but also the high academic standards upheld by UTM, along with the university’s commitment to internationalization and academic mobility.
Under the leadership of Rector Viorel Bostan and with the support of Vice-Rector for Finance and International Relations Daniela Pojar, UTM actively promotes academic excellence, international engagement, and access to elite educational opportunities for its students.
The entire academic community at UTM congratulates Iuliana on this outstanding accomplishment, which proves that young people from the Republic of Moldova, with a strong academic foundation and consistent institutional support, can reach the highest levels of international education.
