“NICOLAE TESTEMIȚANU” STATE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY
Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, founded in 1945 in Chișinău, is Moldova’s top medical university. It offers accredited programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and public health in Romanian, Russian, and English, with modern facilities and strong international partnerships.
Number of Faculties
8
Number of Students
+6 200
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MOLDOVA
Founded in 1964, the Technical University of Moldova (UTM) is the country’s top institution for engineering, IT, architecture, and applied sciences. Based in Chișinău, it combines modern research facilities with strong industry links and European partnerships.
Number of Departments
48
Number of Students
+11 500
MOLDOVA STATE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1946, Moldova State University is the country’s leading public university, with over 20,000 students and 14 faculties in central Chișinău. It follows the Bologna model and ranks 301–350 in the QS EECA rankings.
Number of Departments
34
Number of Students
+12 000
THE ACADEMY OF ECONOMIC STUDIES OF MOLDOVA
The Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM), founded in 1991 in Chișinău, is the country’s top university for economics and business. It offers internationally aligned programs in finance, management, and related fields, with strong focus on practical skills and mobility.
Number of Faculties
11
Number of Students
+8 000
“ION CREANGĂ” STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY
“Ion Creangă” State Pedagogical University (UPSC), located in Chișinău, is Moldova’s main institution for teacher education and humanities. Founded in 1940, it offers programs in education, psychology, languages, arts, and social sciences.
