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ABOUT ROMANIA

Romania is situated in South-Eastern Europe, sharing borders with Hungary, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, the Republic of Moldavia and the Ukraine, between latitudes 43-37'07'' and 48-15'06'' North and longitudes 20-15'44'' and 29-41'24'' East.

Area : 237,500 sq. km

The Carpathian mountains form an arch in the centre of the country, bordered on both sides by hills and plateaus and great plains off the outer rim.

Over a quarter of the country is covered by forests and the fauna is one of the richest in Europe including wolves, bears, deer, lynx and chamois.

The Danube forms the southern boundary of the country ending with the Delta or the Black Sea , a haven for countless local and migratory birds.

Population: over 22,500,000 of which 89% are Romanians, 6,6% Hungarians, 2% Gypsies, with small minorities of Germans, Ukrainians, Serbs, Slovaks, Turks, Czechs, Greeks, Jews, Armenians, Poles, Albanians...

History

The territory of Romania has been inhabited since the Paleolithic.

The ancestors of the Romanian people are the Dacians, brave warriors subdued by the Romans under Traian in two extremely difficult campaigns at the beginning of the 2nd century AD. The relatively brief Roman occupation (165 years), left the Latin language which survived the numerous invasions of migratory peoples.

Over the years a Romanian identity developed progressively with the formation of the feudal states of Wallachia and Moldavia in the 13th and 14th centuries. Centuries of fighting against the Turks ensued in these states. Moldavia and Wallachia were united in 1859 as Romania , and achieved the independence in 9 May 1877 .

Transylvania was occupied successively by the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires and achieved the Great Union with Romania., in 1 December 1918 . This date, which is the National Holiday, symbolize the union of all Romanians within a single state.

The communist regime, established after the 2nd World War lasted for 45 years and ended with the Revolution in December 1989.

Climate

The climate is continental-temperate, characteristic for Central Europe , with hot summers, cold winters, lot of snow especially in the mountains, very distinct seasons. The southern regions are the warmest.

Major Cities and population

Bucharest : 2,060,000; Brasov : 320,000; Timisoara : 333,000; Iasi : 348,000; Cluj-Napoca : 330,000; Constanta : 348,000; Sibiu : 169,000; Targu Mures: 150,000; Suceava: 116,000.

Language

The official language is Romanian, a language of Latin origin.

English, French and German are widely spoken.

The citizens belonging to ethnic minorities may freely use their mother tongue in schools, administration, justice, the media, culture.

 

Religion

Religious freedom is guaranteed by the Romanian constitution. Most Romanians are Orthodox Christians (87%). Catholics of the Oriental and Roman rites are well represented (5%). There are also Reformed / Lutheran (3%), Unitarian (1%), Neo-Protestant, Armenian, Muslim and Jewish communities.

The Political System

Romania is a parliamentary republic with a bicameral Parliament. The president of the country, the senators and the members of the lower chamber are elected every four years by universal secret ballot.

The ethnic minorities also have a representation in Parliament.

Democratic rights and freedoms are guaranteed by the Constitution.

The national flag is red, yellow and blue.

Romania 's national holiday is December 1, the day when the national unitary state was founded in 1918.

Romania 's territory is divided into 41 counties (judete, singular - judet) administered by prefects and 1 municipality (municipiu) : the mayors of municipalities, towns and villages are subordinated to the district administration. Bucharest , the capital, has its own administration, similar to that of the districts.

The districts: Alba, Arad, Arges, Bacau, Bihor, Bistrita-Nasaud, Botosani, Braila, Brasov, Bucuresti*, Buzau, Calarasi, Caras-Severin, Cluj, Constanta, Covasna, Dimbovita, Dolj, Galati, Gorj, Giurgiu, Harghita, Hunedoara, Ialomita, Iasi, Ilfov, Maramures, Mehedinti, Mures, Neamt, Olt, Prahova, Salaj, Satu Mare, Sibiu, Suceava, Teleorman, Timis, Tulcea, Vaslui, Vilcea, Vrancea

 

Getting here

By Air

Regular and charter flights of Romanian airlines (namely Tarom) and of the foreign airlines with offices in Bucharest ( Delta, Air France , Lufthansa, Alitalia, Swissair...) connect Bucharest with the world's major airports.

Romania 's international airports are Bucharest-Otopeni, Constanta-Mihail Kogalniceanu, Timisoara , Cluj-Napoca .

Otopeni International Airport in Bucharest is situated 18 km away from the city centre. The centre can be reached by airport coach or by taxi. In the latter case it is wise to agree with the driver upon the price before beginning the journey.

By Rail

International express trains connect the main central European capitals with Bucharest , the Black Sea coast and the main cities in the country.

By Road

The access ways to Romania are: Berlin, Warsaw, Budapest-Petea E 81: Vienna, Prague, Budapest-Bors E 60 or Nadlac E64 or Varsand E 671: Trieste, Belgrade-Moravita E 70 or Portile de Fier E 70: Athens, Tirana, Sofia-Giurgiu E 85; Istanbul, Sofia- Vama Veche E 87: Moscow, Kiev, Kishinev-Albita E 580; Warsaw, Kiev, Chernowitz-Siret E 85. All roads are marked in accordance with international regulations. Cars are driven on the right side of the road and can overtake on the left.

Distances between Bucharest and the main cities are: Athens-1252 km, Berlin-2154 km, Berne ( Zurich)-2125 km, Brussels-2394 km, Bonn-2100 km, Budapest-893 km, Copenhagen-2587 km, Frankfurt-2100 km, The Hague (Amsterdam)-2428 km Helsinki-2900km, Istanbul -704 km, Kiev-1065 km, Kishinev-445 km, Lisbon-4120 km, London-2577 km, Madrid-3530 km, Minsk-1650 km, Moscow-1963 km, Oslo-2820 km, Paris-2401 km, Prague-1465 km, Riga-1955 km, Rome-2149 km, Sofia-407 km, Stockholm -3100 km, Vienna - 1100 km. Warshaw-1797 km.

If one comes to Romania by car, it's necessary to have the driving license, car papers and green card.

By sea and river

Cruise ships call at the Port of Constanta (on the Black Sea coast), the country's biggest port. Passenger boats also operate on the Danube and the new European riverway Rotterdam-Constanta, includes the Romanian Danube-Black Sea Canal . The former calls at the ports of Sulina, Tulcea and Braila and the latter at Drobeta-Turnu Severin and Giurgiu .

 

Formalities

Tourist Visas

Entry or transit visas may be obtained from the diplomatic and consular offices of Romania abroad by all those in possession of a valid passport, recognized by the Romanian state. Applicants must prove they have the means to support themselves financially for the period of their stay in Romania . USA and Shengen Countries don't need visas.

Information about visas can be found at www.embassy.romania.org

Customs

Romania applies the international regulations of the Convention for Customs facilities for Tourist Traffic.

It is forbidden to import, unless in possession of a special license, lei (the Romanian currency) ammunition, explosives, narcotics, pornographic material.. It is forbidden to export articles of cultural, historic or artistic value.

Anti rabies vaccination certificates are required for cats and dogs.

Currency Exchange

The national currency is the LEU (plural LEI). Coins come in units of 500, 1000, and 5000 lei. Bills come in units of 10,000; 50,000; 100,000 and 500,000 lei. Euro and dollar bills are the most readily negotiated currency in Romania .

Avoid the black exchange market as this is an illegal operation and subject to punishment according to the law.

Foreign currency can only be exchanged at banks and authorized exchange offices. As rates can vary from one place to another it is wise to shop around. Keep the exchange receipts as they may be requested when you pay for things in lei.

Alba Iulia: 344 km, Brasov : 171 km, Cluj - Napoca: 446 km, Constanta : 266 km, Oradea : 595 km, Sibiu : 273 km, Targu Mures: 344 km, Timisoara : 567 km, Tulcea: 263 km.

January 1 &2; Easter Monday; May 1; December1 (the national holiday); December 25 & 26.

•  ELECTRICITY

The electric current in Romania is 220Volts / 50 Hz (EU standard)

Romanian cooking is rich, tasty and substantial. Food is still naturally cultivated, fruit and vegetables follow their normal season.

Pork is a special favorite, but also beef, veal and chicken are all delicious just grilled.

Some of typically Romanian specialties:

•  "Ciorba" is a range of soup, with sour taste

•  "Sarmale " is a spicy dish of pickled cabbage leaves stuffed with minced meat and rice.

•  "Mamaliga", a maize porridge, like polenta.

•  "Mititei" or Mici small grilled sausages perfumed with aromatic herbs.

 

A range of excellent white and red Romanian wines of the famous vineyards of Murfatlar, Cotnari, Jidvei, Dealu Mare, Odobesti, Valea Calugareasca accompany local and international dishes to perfection, while Tuica and Palinca, the local plum brandy is drunk as an aperitif. But beware, it' s a very strong drink!

The local Romanian beers are excellent.

 

ABOUT TARGU MURES

 

Târgu Mures is situated at the intersection of three geographic and economic areas The Transylvanian Field, The Mures Valley and The Nirajului Valley. This territory of has been inhabited starting from ancient times. Numerous material proofs attest the presence of Neolithic cultures and then those of the Bronze and Metal ages. The archaeological diggings have brought to light Roman relics at the surroundings of the town.

The settlement has affirmed at the beginning of its history as a locality of fairs, a character that has determined its destiny during the centuries. In the earliest document, dating from 1300, the locality appears under the name of Forum Siculorum (Market of the Seklars ), and then in 1332, its name is Novum Forum Siculorum (The New Market of the Seklars ). The actual name, Targu Mures, has a quite similar significance, meaning Marketplace on the Mures River .

 

The urbanization process of the locality has begun at the end of the XVth century.

Starting from the XVIth century, the town of Târgu Mures is excelling as an important cultural and educational centre. The first school appears in 1492.

 

Târgu Mures was lead, since the earliest times, by a mayor, supervised by a council, whose structure and attributions are continuously changing. Presently, the Târgu Mures municipality is lead by a mayor, two vice mayors and a local municipality council constituted of 25 councillors voted by the residents.

 

Târgu Mures has become a modern town in the second half of the XIXth century, by the time of the railway construction. The two mayors Dr. Bernady Gyorgy (1864 1938) and Dr. Emil Dandea (1893 1969) are considered to be the initiators of the town modernization.

 

Târgu Mures has gone through an intense industrialization period. Big factories were built, having various profiles: chemical, food producing, wood and leather processing, electric apparatus and products, machine building, photosensitive materials and others. Nevertheless, Târgu Mures has remained a powerful cultural and university centre.

 

Presently, there is a branch of the Romanian Academy in Târgu Mures, the Gheorghe Sincai Social-Human Research Institute, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, the Petru Maior University, The Theatrical Art University, as state universities and some other private higher education institutions.

 

 

Statistic data

According to the results of the last census of 2002, the municipality of Târgu Mures has 149577 inhabitants.

 

Ethnic composition: Romanians 75317 (50.53%), Hungarians 69825 (46.68%), Gipsy 3759 (2.51%), Germans 275 (0.18%), other ethnic groups 367 (0.17%).

Religion: Orthodox (46.62%), Protestants (29.28%), Roman-Catholics (13.48%), Greek-Catholics (2.71%), Unitarians (2.60%), other denominations (4.6%).

 

 

The fastest access to Targu-Mures is by air, the most used is by car. The city is placed on European road E60, between Brasov and Cluj-Napoca , in the central part of Transylvanian Plateau, surrounded by the hills.

 

 

Museums

 

To reach the city centre from the airport is just a 15 minutes affair (about 12 km). The first important edifice in the central square is the Small Cathedral . It was built between 1926-1936 as a smaller version of Rome 's San Pietro Cathedral, managed by the Greek Catholic Church until 1948. The County Hall is another landmark, a secession building made in 1907.

In the same area, the Palace of Culture was built between 1911 and 1913 with rich ornamentation, as blue-white-rosy porcelain roof cover, monumental mosaic, carved porticoes and frescoes. Its giant hall is made of Carrara marble and has Venice mirrors, while the concert hall boasts a large organ with 4463 pipes. The Mirrors Hall, the jewel of the Palace, has six tinted-glass windows, which were to symbolize Europe at the 1914 International Exhibition in San Francisco , but all that was stopped by the First World War. Nowadays, the Palace of Culture is also housing the Philharmonic orchestra and Art Gallery , with paintings by masters Theodor Aman, Nicolae Grigorescu, Stefan Luchian, Munkacs Mihaly, Nicolae Tonitza, and so on.

The Rural Art and Civilisation Museum , is occupying a Baroque building, once Toldalagy Palace . It was built between 1759 and 1772 and, next to its main artifacts, also can be admired the unique porcelain terracotta stoves, dating to the 18-19 th centuries.

Apollo Palace finished in 1822 by count Teleki Samuel is the highest in the central square. This is the place where musical balls were organized and where theatre companies came to play.

 

Modernity and tradition

 

The Roman Catholic Church was built in Baroque style in the 17 th century. The pulpit is the finest in the country, due to the wonderful color-painted and gold-plated woodcarvings. In a similar vein, the Orthodox Church has Romania 's largest painted surface, its interior walls are all covered in sacred frescoes.

The city center is symbolically protected by the medieval fortress on the hill, whose seven bastions needed 50 years to be finished (1602 - 1652). The pentagonal fortress harbors the Protestant Church , its 70 meter high main tower and the smaller 4, symmetrically displayed.

In the Old City , visitors can see the Teleki Library, a Baroque monument that took shape between 1799 and 1808, as a favorite offspring of count Teleki Samuel ( Transylvania 's Chancellor of the time). The public library has a basic treasure of over 40,000 tomes (many rare and precious editions) of the Count's personal collection.

The two departments of the Targu-Mures National Theatre (Romanian and Hungarian) are putting some premieres every year; the same energy is to be found at the Ariel Youth Theatre. Both institutions have the advantage of a local Theatrical Arts University .

The Cornesti Plateau, the highest plateau of the city (488 meters above sea), is the traditional fun and relax place of the locals. The one hundred year-old restaurant, the narrow-rail train are attractions in their own rights. The local Zoo is Romania 's second and the only that has a European recognition, as it is located in the middle of the forest, the best position for the furry pensioners. Symmetrically, the lowest point of the city is another entertainment area, the Muresul Entertainment and Sport Complex, known under the name Week-End Park , which covers 250 acres next to Mures River . The sports fans will find here: swimming pools, tennis courts, beach-volley, bowling alleys, rowing on the river.

Spas, Reservations, Fish ponds - One or Two Day Trips

 

Targu-Mures is also a starting point for expeditions in the countryside around, and the effort pays. Here is just a glimpse:

The Sangeorgiu de Mures Mineral Baths are 5 km away on the road to Reghin, they have the highest iodine contents in Europe . The super thermal waters, mineral waters and medical mud that, subsequently, make exceptionally valuable cures, are extremely appreciated by those coming here for relief or treatment.

Zau de Campie (40 km) hosts the plains peony reservation unique in Romania , and fish ponds;

Sovata (54 km) with Ursu Lake , the largest heliothermal lake in Europe ;

The mountain lakes Alunis , Verde, Negru, Rosu, Mierlei and Serpilor, with chlorinated and sodium waters;

Sighisoara (50 km), the only inhabited medieval fortress in Eastern Europe , a genuine architectural jewel, with huge walls and imposing towers;

Mures Deda-Bistra Strait , 40 km long, with a bunch of small spas, each one with its own network of rural accommodation B&Bs (agro-tourism).

 

 

 

About "Petru Maior" University

 

Our patron

Petru Maior (1760-1821) is considered one of the most outstanding personalities of the Enlightenment in Transylvania . His work include history, philosophy, linguistics, Christian morals, secular and religious education. Maior was a clergyman himself.

Petru Maior was born in Targu-Mures the son of the archpriest Gheorghe Maior who, in turn, was the son of a lesser noble from Tarnaveni.

The impact of his historical approach was remarkable, winning the respect of his enemies and stirring the enthusiasm of the new generation of intellectuals who prepared and were instrumental in the success of the Revolution of 1848. The great scholars of all the Romanian-speaking territories were greatly influenced by his ideas.

In choosing Petru Maior's name as our patron we acknowledge his intellectual and spiritual accomplishments as well as striving to continue in the tradition of the Enlightenment.

 

Institutional evolution

 

1960 The foundation of the 3 Years Pedagogical Institute of Targu-Mures.≈ (The Order of the Minister of Education and Culture no. 3243/1960)

1977 The Institute of Higher Education of Targu-Mures (Decree of the State Council no. 209/1977)

1984 The Institute of Short-time Education Engineering of Targu-Mures, subordinated to the Polytechnic Institute of Cluj-Napoca -- (Decree of the State Council no. 213/1984)

1990 The Institute of Higher Education of Targu-Mures (Order of the Minister of Education and Science no. 7751/1990)

1991 The Technical University of Targu-Mures -- (Order of the Minister of Education and Science no. 4894/1991

1995 The University of Targu-Mures (Government Decision no. 568/1995)

1996 The Petru Maior' University of Targu-Mures (Government Decision no. 676/1996)

 

 

 

The Mission

 

The Petru Maior University, part of Romania 's education system, is a state institution for higher education and scientific research. The two components of its activity are kept in a balance under a quantitative and qualitative aspect, in relatively equal proportion. The teaching staff, the researchers and the administrative staff are focused upon providing the qualitative parameters that allow the transformation of our institution from a regional university into a university of national character, providing instruction in the following fields: engineering, economics, law, philology, history, administrative science, mathematics, information technology, socio-pedagogy, sports, etc.

Predominantly, our University trains young people of different nationalities from the Mures county and the neighboring counties; it also trains, in increasing numbers, students from various other regions of the country. At present, over 5300 students attend the three faculties and the university college which offers undergraduate courses (both under the traditional form and as Open Distance and Part-time Learning) and postgraduate courses. There are over 130 full-time teachers and over 200 part-timers.

Our University also represents a centre of permanent training for the specialists in areas where the institution has the necessary competence; it stimulates regional activity in the scientific, cultural, technical, economic and social field.

Our university represents one of the most important information centres for both the regional and national community. This is achieved through the availability of scientific, technical, economic and other information, stored by conventional methods (books, magazines, standards, patents), or by more modern support (CDs, floppy-disks, cassettes), and through the large Internet access provided to both national and international information resources.

 

The Education Offered

 

The Petru Maior University has enjoyed continuous development ever since its foundation. The present organizational structure is as follows:

 

THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

THE FACULTY OF SCIENCES AND LETTERS

THE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES

THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

THE OPEN / DISTANCE AND PART TIME LEARNING DEPARTMENT

THE TEACHER TRAINING DEPARTMENT

THE DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY-BUSINESS-ORGANIZATIONS

THE CENTRE FOR PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE

 

ADMINISTRATION-SPECIALISED SERVICES

 

Fields of Specialization at Petru Maior University of Targu Mures

Academic year 2003-2004

 

 

EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM

The adoption of the transferable study credits aims at assuring the compatibility of the curriculum of Petru Maior University with the other universities from the country and similar universities from the countries included in the European Community.

Credits are numerical values allocated to subject matters and are obtained by students integrally by the promotion of the respective subject matter (by obtaining the minimal mark 5 or the qualification Admitted). The number of credits allocated to one subject cannot be divided and therefore cannot be obtained in stages.

The credits specify the normal amount of work a student is supposed to do: attend the courses, seminars, laboratory research, projects, practical training, degree/graduation exam and individual study.

Credits express the amount of work expected of the student, in all its forms, so as to discharge the obligations stipulated by the syllabus. They do not measure the quality of the students' training. No rules are set which should lead to interference between the allocation of credits and the evaluation through marks or qualifications.

The credits are transferable from an educational institute to another according to the discipline, groups of disciplines (modules) or compact periods of study (horizontal transfer). This possibility of transfer is done through conventions drawn up by partner universities, implying compatible curricula and sufficiently flexible structures.

Credits do not measure the importance of a subject matter. This is reflected in its regime: obligatory, elective-compulsory and optional.

Credits do not measure the difficulty or the degree of thoroughness of a subject. This is contained by the number of classes allocated for that subject and possibly by the necessary preliminary knowledge (the stipulations set in the syllabus for the educational outlines).

The standard duration of studying a subject matter is one semester. The normal loading of a semester is approximately 30 credits. Any deviation must be compensated within one year so that a loading of 60 credits should be achieved for one academic year. These conventions have been adopted so as to avoid creating any unnecessary differences compared to the European ECTS.

The main tools used to make ECTS work and facilitate academic recognition are:

The information package

 

Institutions, which want to use ECTS, produce an information package, updated annually, in which they describe the courses available at the institution, its location, student accommodation, administrative procedures necessary to register and academic calendar.

 

The learning agreement

It is a document which describes the program of study abroad and is drawn up by the individual student and institutions involved before the student departure.

The transcript of records

The transcript of records shows the ECTS credits taken by the student for every course and also the grade awarded according to the local grading scale. The combination of the local grades and the ECTS credits and grades represent qualitatively and quantitatively the performance of the student on the courses at the host institution.

 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

 

The academic year is divided into a winter and a summer semester, separated by a holiday week in February. The academic year begins on 1 October and ends on 15 July, having the following structure:

 

Winter semester:

- 16 weeks of courses period ( October January), including Christmas

Holiday and New Year (2 weeks);

- 4 weeks of examination period (January February).

One week holiday between the winter and spring semester.

 

Spring semester:

•  15 weeks of courses period ( February June), including Easter

Holiday (one week);

•  4 weeks of examination period (June - July).

 

REGISTRATION

The exchange students coming through an agreement between Petru Maior University and other institution should register with the International Relations Office of Petru Maior University.

The home institution must send us the official documents (student application form, learning agreement), duly stamped and signed by the authorized persons.

There are also necessary 3 passport-sized photos, medical insurance, a copy of the birth certificate, a letter from home university related to the project/programme ( e.g. ERASMUS Student Certificate).

Application for admission from Erasmus students should reach Petru Maior University of Targu Mures at the latest by:

31 August, for the winter semester;

31 January, for the spring semester.

Incoming students, upon arrival, should contact the International Relations Office in order to proceed to their registration.

 

International Relations Officer: Ms. Antonia Suciu

Str. N. Iorga, No. 1

540088, Targu Mures , Romania

tel/fax: 00-40-265-211838

e-mail: suciu@upm.ro

 

Health and Medical Assistance

Medical assistance for students is free of charge at the university consulting room.

If general practitioner services are requested, the students can see one at Polyclinic Hospital .

In the area of private medicine, students are free to choose their own physician. Their names are mentioned in the local telephone guide. The costs of treatment have to be paid in cash.

ACCOMMODATION

The university has in administration a hostel, which is not sufficient to house all students. Foreign students are advised to get accommodation in some private pensions, near the university or rent flats (approx. 150 200 EUR/month).

Incoming students, upon arrival, should contact the International Relations Office for accommodation procedures.

 

FACILITIES

Students benefit of free access in all laboratories and free internet access.

Laboratories

Computer Science; Descriptive Geometry & Technical Drawing; Computer graphics; Computer Assisted Design; Automation Equipment; Fluid mechanics & Hydraulic Equipment; Electric Conductors; Power electronics; Cutting tools; Machine tools; Basics in generating surfaces; Cold pressing technology; Machine-Building technology; Non-conventional technologies; Heat treatments; Strength of materials; Mechanical vibrations; Study of materials; Machine elements and mechanisms; Tribology; Measuring and transducers; Electro-techniques; Electronics; Electronic microscopy; Chemistry ; Technical control ; Construction of devices ; Hydro - pneumatic drives ; Electrical systems ; Electrical equipment ; Electrical protection ; Electrical networks ; Use of electrical energy;

 

Web Site

The University has a centre of international communication provided by a network of computers connected to Internet and this represents a local knot for the entire university center. On the basis of the Government Decision No.515/1998 this centre and the national network of ROEDUNET education, a very important part of the university. This secures the infrastructures for the developing of the Advanced Educational Technology within the educational field. For this purpose we are involved in an advanced process of dissemination of the results of a major AET project ( www.upm.ro ).

Sports Facilities

The sport activities are developed within the sport centre of the University (a floodlighted court for handball, volleyball, basketball, tennis) as well as in the gym hall of the University and in Muresul Sport Complex.

The professional sport activities take place in the University Sport Club.

 

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

The library of Petru Maior University of Targu Mures is mainly for internal use. The library books are used by the teaching staff, students, researchers and specialists in various fields of activity within the university, as well as associate teachers over the period of collaboration with the university.

The library houses 120,000 volumes and several hundreds of specialized periodicals. It also contains a collection of state standards, as well as collections of records, CDs, audio and video cassettes.

The library has an encyclopedic character, with books from all scientific fields; there is a large number of books in the technical, mathematics, computer science, economic studies and linguistics fields.

The library activity takes place in the central library, with long-term loan departments, a reading hall with 100 seats and a room for foreign magazines. Similarly, some of the library resources are housed in some faculty departments.

The library is also an information resource. Every semestre it publishes lists of newly acquired books, library subscriptions of the respective academic year, as well as The Bulletin with Abstracts of Specialized Periodicals .

 

 

Student organizations

 

 

THE STUDENTS LEAGUE ( UNION )

 

The Students League at Petru Maior University functions as conventional body according to its status and to its judicial standing.

This is an independent organization which can have as members the students of Petru Maior University no matter their nationality, sex, political views or religious beliefs. The league performs an independent activity without being subordinate to any political party. It guarantees and defends union rights and the free expression of the students according to the Romanian Constitution.

The relationships between The Students League and the board of Petru Maior University are stipulated by the Romanian Constitution and by The Administration Rules of the University.

The Students League pursues the promoting and the defending of the dignity, rights and interests of its members, the active involvement in the academic life of "Petru Maior" University and of The University Center from Targu Mures and the securing of the necessary framework for the development of the social and cultural activities. It promotes solidarity and mutual help among its members; it stimulates initiatives put forward by the students, their innovative spirit and their involvement in international contests; it represents the interest of its members in the relationships with the board of "Petru Maior" University, with the authorities or with legal organisations, with social organisations and other institutions; it also supports students free access to all means of local and international information.

 

 

 

Gh. I. Bratianu Association

 

The Gh. I. Bratianu Association was founded in December 1996 by the first generation of the students from History-English section which is part of the Faculty of Science and Letters. The purpose of this association is that of stimulating academic activity, team work, the exchange of experience and the strengthening of the relationship with the students of philology from all over the country.

The activity of the Association is reflected by the scientific meetings regularly held, by the participation of the students in the Scientific Sessions organized by different university centers from all over the country. This association organized two national Sessions on History Themes in 1998 and 2000. Students from Alba Iulia, Cluj-Napoca , Constanta , Oradea , Sibiu and Timisoara took part at these meetings.

The entire scientific activity of the members is mirrored in the students' revue Bratianu's Notebooks which has had 2 issues to date.

Gh. I. Bratianu Association wants to develop its activity promoting relationships with the other universities from the country. It also wants to consolidate the relationships both at the student and at professional level. It also wants to continue publishing by issuing Bratianu Notebooks as well as by involving a large number of students in the research activities.

 

 

T Â R G U M U R E S

The International Association of the Students Specialized in Economy and Management was founded in 1948 as a result of the initiatives of the students from 7 European Countries with the purpose of pulling down of the barriers created between the countries because of the war. At present AIESEC functions in 85 countries and in over 800 universities.

The AIESEC activity in Romania started in March 1991 in Bucharest where the National Committee is to be found and the national network includes at present 11 local Committees which function within the main university centers: Brasov , Bucuresti, Cluj, Constanta , Craiova , Galati , Iasi , Oradea , Sibiu , Tg. Mures, Timisoara . The Initiating Committee came into shape in 1999 in September 2000, it got judicial standing.

AIESEC Tg Mures is involved in the personal and professional development of the students from Tg. Mures thus contributing to the development of future leaders.

The main programs and projects developed by AIESEC Tg. Mures are: The International Program for The Practice of the Students, The Center of Counseling and Employment of the Students, The Career Days - Job offers, The Center of The Students Training , Step to Europe - seminars for firms / companies, Think Big - contest of business plans.

 

 

THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE

 

 

European academic integration has become a priority and since 1990 the international relations of the University have developed considerably. Valuable experience has been gained this way creating the starting point for future development.

The activity of international relations is carried out within the International Relations Office where the staff is involved in:

•  organizing and the monitoring of international projects and cooperation agreements,

•  distribution of international scholarships financed by the Romanian Government or by foundations both from the country and from abroad.

•  advertising and promoting image of the university

 

Petru Maior University took part in TEMPUS Program as leader of project, coordinator or partner together with other universities from France , Great Britain , Ireland , Greece , or Belgium .

The University also takes part in S ocrates Program, ERASMUS and MINERVA, with the aim of Romanian Educational System becoming similar to that of the rest of Europe and developing Open and Distance Learning using ITC. All the activities performed within socrates Program are supported by mutual agreements signed beforehand by universities from France , Italy , Great Britain , Ireland , Greece , Spain , Holland , Denmark , Belgium . The implementation of transferable credit system, the exchange of students and the short teaching assignments received financial support from European Commission.

Petru Maior University is also part of LEONARDO DA VINCI and CEEPUS Program.

The CEEPUS Program promotes academic mobility in Central and Eastern Europe . Members of the Program are: Austria , Bulgaria , Croatia , the Czech Republic , Hungary , Poland , Romania , Slovakia , and Slovenia . We send and host students and lecturers from these countries.

Successful cooperation in scientific research has been developed within cost 516 , and the partners are represented by Research Institutions and universities from Hungary , Switzerland , Sweden , Finland . Presently, new scientific research cooperation is developed in the framework of COST 532 and FP5.

International agreements and collaboration have been established with different universities in Europe and further afield: (National Technical University of Athens, Free University of Amsterdam, University College of Galway, University of Exeter, University of Hamburg, Universitee de la Mediteranee-Aix Marseille, I.U.T. Angers, Universidad de la Sevilla, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Gent Universiteit, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia, University of Strachclyde Glasgow, Aristoteleo Panepistimo Thessalonikis, Bournemouth University, National University of Ireland, Japan Society for Promotion of Science Tokyo, The Research Institute for Physics and Science of Materials, Budapest, The Budapest University of Economic and Public Administration, The Kecskemet College, Universita Carlo Cattaneo Castellanza, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Leeds University, Universite de Liege, Odense Technical College, Windesheim University, IUFM Versailles, Universita degli Studi di Lecce, Universidad de Cadiz, Universidad de Malaga, Luton University.

 

International Relations Officer:

Ms. Antonia Suciu

Str. N. Iorga, No. 1

540088, Targu Mures , Romania

tel/fax: 00-40-265-211838

e-mail: suciu@upm.ro