History
Over the last twelve years, the University has responded to changes in national educational policy, to demographic shifts, to a radically different economy and marketplace requirements, to emerging local and regional needs, and to new technologies.
Education
The faculties functioning within the framework of UVT offer nationally accredited study programmes at Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level in the following subject areas: Arts and Design; Chemistry, Biology, Geography; Economics and Business Administration; Law; Letters, History and Theology; Mathematics and Computer Science; Music and Theater; Physical Education and Sports; Physics; Political Sciences, Philosophy and Communication Sciences; Sociology and Psychology.
Research
On a yearly basis, West University of Timisoara implements over 100 research projects, out of which around more than 30% have a strong international dimension. Fostering a multi- and inter-disciplinary approach to higher education and research, with a clear focus towards the internationalization, WUT has over 380 bilateral agreements fostering exchanges in the Erasmus+ programme and over 180 other bilateral agreements with higher education institutions worldwide.
Career
Highly focused on the internationalization of curricula, West University of Timisoara is more and more oriented towards opportunities for graduates’ absorbtion in a globalized labour market.
West University of Timisoara Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to West University of Timisoara. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Deadline
30 Nov 2025
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3000 EUR
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22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
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Various benefits
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30 Jun 2025
Scholarships offered by the Romanian state through the MFA
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350 EUR
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
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12000 USD
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30 Apr 2025
LIFE Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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1000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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25000 USD
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The Fountainhead Essay Contest
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25000 USD
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Scholarships offered by the Romanian state through the MFA
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Scholarships offered by the Romanian state through the MFA
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
1201
2024
1201
2023
1201
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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1201 300
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1501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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1205 -316
2023
889
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Library services
The university has a modern and fully-equipped library, as well as various language and culture centers (Chinese, Portuguese, French, German, Austrian, Italian, Spanish, Serbian, etc).
ICT services
Timişoara is not only a cosmopolitan city highly connected to the rest of Europe, but also the city with the highest internet speed in the world.
Campus life
The student campus is located in the heart of the city and is in itself an attraction, with many opportunities for leisure and living.