“Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați
Founded in 1948, the “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați (UGAL) is the leading higher education institution in South-East Romania. With more than 14,000 students and 850 teaching staff, it combines over seven decades of academic tradition, with a strong commitment to education, research, and innovation.
UGAL brings together 15 faculties and five doctoral schools, covering a broad spectrum of disciplines from engineering, computer science, and medicine, to law, economics, arts and social sciences.
It has also developed academic branches in Italy, Moldova, and Ukraine, strengthening its cross-border engagement.
A university with a strong regional mission, UGAL maintains close ties with industry and regional stakeholders, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the labour market while contributing to sustainable and innovative solutions. Positioned at the crossroads of East and West, it is a dynamic European university shaping the future of its community and contributing to the wider European Higher Education Area.
Facts and numbers
Faculties
Computers, Electrical and
Electronics Engineering
and Business Administration
and Agronomy in Brăila
and Engineering
Philosophy and Theology
Administrative Sciences
Education and Sport
and Pharmacy
and Environment
Doctoral Schools
and Industrial Engineering
and Engineering Sciences
and Human Sciences
of Biomedical Sciences
of Economic Sciences
RD&I scientific areas
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Engineering Sciences
Humanities and
the Arts
Mathematics and
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Sports Science and Physical Education
Located in the
South-East of Romania
The South-East Region of Romania is a vibrant area that connects the Carpathian Mountains, the Danube River, and the Black Sea. Known for its cultural diversity, fertile plains, and dynamic economic sectors, ranging from agriculture and shipbuilding to tourism and energy. The region serves as a bridge between Central Europe, the Balkans, and the Black Sea basin, offering unique opportunities for cross-border cooperation and development.
At the heart of this region lies Galați, a historic port city and Romania’s largest inland port. Traditionally renowned for shipbuilding, metallurgy, and the food industry, the city has evolved into a major industrial, academic, and cultural center. With its unique position near the borders of Moldova and Ukraine, Galați serves as a hub for cross-border cooperation and development, offering a rich environment for education, research, and innovation.
Address
“Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați
Domnească 47, 800008, Galați
Romania
GPS 45.43882311779049, 28.056105454138535
Phone +40 336 130 108 · +40 336 130 109
Email rectorat@ugal.ro
Website https://www.ugal.ro/
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