University Overview
Founded in 1962, Centrul Universitar Pitești (University of Pitesti) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pitesti (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Arges. This institution also has branch campuses in Campulung, RmValcea, Alexandria and Slatina. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educaţiei și Cercetării, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Centrul Universitar Pitești (UPIT) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Centrul Universitar Pitești (UPIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 63-year-old Romanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Romanian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Centrul Universitar Pitești |
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| Name (English) | University of Pitesti |
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| Acronym | UPIT |
| Founded | 1962 Uiversity status since 1991 |
| Motto | Viitorul tau incepe cu noi! Your future starts with us! |
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| Address | Strada Targu din Vale 1 Pitesti 110040 Arges Romania |
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(348) 453 100 |
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(348) 453 123 |
| Other locations | Campulung, RmValcea, Alexandria and Slatina |
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