Moldova State University

About

Moldova State University (USM) is the oldest and largest higher education institution in Moldova, renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings across a wide range of disciplines. It is particularly strong in fields like Law, Economics, International Relations, and Philology, serving as a leading research hub in the country. For international students, USM provides a welcoming environment with an active International Relations Office that facilitates exchange programs like Erasmus+ and offers preparatory Romanian language courses. While Romanian is the primary language, some Master's and PhD programs, along with specific courses, are available in English or Russian, enhancing accessibility. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its foundational role in Moldova's academic landscape, having educated generations of professionals and leaders.

Background

Moldova State University (USM; Romanian: Universitatea de Stat din Moldova) is a university located in Chișinău, Moldova. It was founded in 1946, and initially had five faculties, Physics and Mathematics, Geology and Pedology, History and Philology, Biology, and Chemistry. It became a plenipotentiary member of the International Association of Universities in 1969. Notable faculty include mathematicians Valentin Belousov and Israel Gohberg. Notable alumni include gender studies scholar Valentina Bidrug-Lungu.

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