George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu-Mures, Romania

A prestigious multicultural institution of higher education in Romania, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures (UMFST) lays claim to eight decades of continuous existence during which it has developed into a comprehensive European university with excellent teaching and research infrastructure. Through its seven faculties, the university offers a wide variety of fully accredited study programs in Romanian, Hungarian, and English (44 Undergraduate, 37 Masters, 8 PhD fields) for over 13,000 students. The medical branch in Hamburg, Germany, testifies to its bold strategic vision in keeping with its major tenets of innovation and internationalization. Through history, tradition, professionalism, performance, and prestige manifested over the decades, UMFST is different and unique, as best represented by its motto: E Pluribus Unum – One out of many!

Building on its core values: Academic Excellence, Personal Development, Global Collaboration, Social Responsibility, Diversity, and Inclusion, UMFST is committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, social sciences and humanities, engineering, information technology, law, business and economics. The university has developed consistently by implementing national and European projects valuing about 100 million EUR. UMFST boasts 11 research centers, 8 laboratories, an Experimental Station, and the Junior Researcher Academy for fundamental, translational, and practical research. UMFST considers internationalization a priority, confirmed by the cooperation with over 160 prestigious universities worldwide. With more than 1,400 international students, at UMFST you can travel the world without leaving the university campus. We see diversity as a valuable resource, and as an excellent opportunity to learn from each other and grow together.