Republic of Moldova Chisinau The capital of the

Republic of Moldova

Chisinau – The capital of the Republic of Moldova The city lies on seven hills and occupies the territory of around 120 sq. km. Population of Chisinau is more than 700 000 inhabitants Chișinău is the financial and business capital of Moldova. Its GDP comprises about 60% of the national economy.

MOLDOVA STATE UNIVERSITY

History of MSU Founded in 1946 Part of Soviet system of education 1946 -1991 Has applied the contract system 1994 Has adhered at the Bologna Process 2005

MSU Today Number of faculties - 14 Academic staff - 1134 professors Number of all students – 17 000 at 100 specialities Number of international students – 200. Outgoing students-50

The involvement of MSU in the formation of knowledge and skills through: 11 buildings for studies 12 culture and language centers Centre for Information Technology, a Publishing Centre 3 holiday camps. 2 Libraries, one Museum 16 dormitories 6 research centers with 26 laboratories Sports Center-4 gyms, Has a well-equipped technical and material base, which supplies all areas of university activity

List of faculties of MSU: Faculty of Biology and Soil Science Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology Faculty of Law Faculty of Physics Faculty of History and Philosophy Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literature Faculty of Letters Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences Faculty of International Relations, Political Sciences and Public Administration Ø Faculty of Sociology and Social Work Ø Faculty of Economic Sciences Ø Ø Ø

Top of the best universities in the Republic of Moldova According to Web Ranking Universities, the MSU leads the ranking of universities in our country, ranking 853 in Europe and 2. 515 in the world. #1. (2. 515) State University of Moldova #2. (3. 450) Technical University of Moldova #3. (4. 344) Free International University of Moldova #4. (5. 413) Nicolae Testemiţanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy #5. (5. 911) Academy of Economic Studies from Moldova #6. (6. 486) Cahul State University Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu #7. (11. 107) Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Moldova #8. (11. 421) Balti State University Alecu Russo #9. (12. 437) Moldova Cooperative Trade University #10. (12. 674) Chişinău State Pedagogical University Ion Creangă

International cooperation The MSU is known worldwide in the area of higher education and is integrated into a strengthened international cooperation network, having concluded about 110 bilateral cooperation agreements with institutions of higher education from 28 countries. The MSU is a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU), Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), and the Eurasian Association of Universities (AEU).