The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova is a tertiary educational institution in the city of Craiova, in south-western Romania. It was founded as the Faculty of Medicine in 1970 within the University of Craiova according to H.C.M. no. 59 of February 5, 1970. With nearly 300 teachers, organized into 15 departments and 77 courses, Faculty of Medicine prepares over 1,500 students annually over a 6-year cycle. In 1990, the Dentistry specialization was founded, followed by Pharmacy, in 1996. In 1998 the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova was founded, by detachment from the University of Craiova. Currently, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova is structured into four faculties: Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Faculty of Midwives and Nursing. In 2020-2021 the university had 3894 active students with 640 of them being from foreign nationals and 2064 were budgeted.
The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova ranking is characterized at a good level in terms of the education system of Craiova. The University of Medicine and Pharmacy ranking in-country is 35, and 8450 an international level.
The studies for the students of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova are completed through the degree examination, which is accredited in all E.U. member countries. Additionally, graduate students at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova have the option to continue with their residency, masters, and doctorate or postgraduate education if they wish to.
The research center of the University which cost over 17 million euros, is one of the most modern in the country as it was created in 2008. Among the other high technology equipment, the research center has a P.E.T - C.T., a cyclotron facility, a confocal laser endomicroscope, an optical coherence tomograph, as well as a real time P.C.R. device. Between 2015-2020 were published 1484 articles in ISI /Clarivate Analytics- listed journals, 12 books and 61 chapters by international publishers, 196 books by national publishers and the Hirsch Index- Web of Science/ Clarivate Analitycs it was 7272. In the same period of time a total number of 140 grants were obtained through national and international competitions with a total value of 18.500.000 Euro.
The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, is collaborating with educational and research institutions from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Macedonia, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Hungary, Moldova, Albania, Ukraine, Egypt, Georgia, and Japan. Between 2014-2021, were established inter-institutional agreements with 42 universities under the Erasmus Program, Action KA 103 and with 7 universities under Action KA 107. Additionally, it is a member of A.U.F. (Agence universitaire de la Francophonie), A.M.E.E. (Association for Medical Education in Europe), C.I.D.M.E.F. (Conférence Internationale des Doyens et des Facultés de Médecine d'Expression Française), A.M.S.E. (Association of Medical Schools in Europe) and S.I.D.A.-NET (Réseau d'information francophone sur le Sida).
You can arrive in Craiova either by car, bus, or train.
Trains and busses have similar arrival destination: North Central Train Station. From the station you can take a bus (line no. 1, you get in at Gara de Nord station and get down at Spitalul Nr.1 station) or you can take a taxi (keep in mind to select one of these companies: Romnicon (0351.421.919), PMI (0251.590.002), Favorit (0251.411.500)).
However, we recommend using the Bolt and Uber ride-sharing apps that are available in Craiova.
If you are coming by car, please follow the pin in the map below.
For accommodation, we have selected several hotels based on quality and distance to the event location: Ramada Plaza Craiova, Prestige Boutique Hotel Craiova, Pensiunea Belvedere, Hotel Green House, Hotel Helin Central, Plus Hotel, Central View, Hotel Euphoria.
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Craiova, Romania's 6th largest city and capital of Dolj County, is situated near the east bank of the river Jiu in central Oltenia. It is a longstanding political center, and is located at approximately equal distances from the Southern Carpathians (north) and the River Danube (south). Craiova is the chief commercial city west of Bucharest and the most important city of Oltenia. The city prospered as a regional trading centre despite an earthquake in 1790, a plague in 1795, and a Turkish assault in 1802 during which it was burned.
There are two possible etymologies for Craiova: Old Slavonic kral ("king"), which has been borrowed in Romania as crai and Slavonic krajina ("border" or "edge").
Settlement there is of long standing. Close to the city archaeologists have discovered the remains of a Roman fortress built under Trajan. From the late 15th to the 18th century Craiova was the residence of the military governors of the region.
The period following the Independence War was a time of economic and cultural progress. As a result, at the end of the 19th century, the city of Craiova, with its 40,000 inhabitants, had developed small factories and textile factories. On October 26, 1896, the Craiova power station entered service and thus the city became the first in the country to be supplied with electric power by internal combustion engines
In the Interbelic period, the city, situated in an area eminently agricultural, was moving forward with too small steps toward the industrial way, in comparison with other urban areas of the country.
Starting with the 1960s the city becomes a powerful industrial center; it develops the industry of machine and tools construction, planes, the chemical industry, food industry, easy industry, of construction materials, electro technical, extractive, energetic industry.
The Romanian Revolution of 1989 led to important changes in economy, by realizing a free market and by decentralizing the management of all national economic sectors. During the post-Revolution period, telecommunication services, banking and insurance, management consulting (CDIMM, Romanian-American Center) began expanding. The number of joint ventures and the value of invested capital at county level have increased to large numbers — Dolj County being the first in respect to these aspects. Of the city's working population (about 110,000 persons), 38% are employed in industry, 15% in trade and repair services, 10% in transport and storage, 8% in education, 5.7% in the medical field. The vast majority of train locomotives currently in use in Romania have been manufactured at the "Electroputere" railway locomotives factory in Craiova.
The first school in Craiova was founded in 1759 by Constantin Obedeanu. In the spring of 1826 Obedeanu's school took the name “Școala Naţională de Limba Română” which means National School of Romanian Language. This was the second Romanian high school after Saint Sava high school in Bucharest (founded in 1818).
A strong economy, long academic tradition and wealth of important historical personalities including:
~ Prince Mihai Viteazu (Michael the Brave) - the ban (military governor) of Craiova who, in 1600, achieved the unification of Romanian principalities Walachia, Transylvania and Moldova,
~ world-famous sculptor Constantin Brancusi - who studied at Craiova Art School (Școla de Arte și Meserii),
~ Petrache Poenaru (1799 - 1875) - inventor of fountain pen
are associated with Craiova.
Also known as the ‘Safest City in Romania’, Craiova is blessed with charming architecture that reflects its history and culture.
The Church of Cosuna Monastery (15th century), is the oldest building preserved in Craiova. Another religious site, Madona Dudu Church, is renowned for its mural paintings, completed by painter Gheorghe Tattarescu (1818 – 1894).
A wealth of information and exhibits concerning Craiova history and traditions are available at the Museum of the Region of Oltenia (Muzeul Olteniei, housed in Casa Baniei (built in 1699) - the oldest non-religious building in Craiova.
Art lovers should definitely not miss Craiova Art Museum, hosted in Dinu Mihail Palace, designed in 1898 by French architect Paul Gottereau (neo-classic and late-Baroque style). Carrara marble, Murano crystal, Lyon silks and fine antique furniture have been used to construct and decorate the palace. One of Craiova's Art Museum main attractions is the room dedicated to sculptor Constantin Brâncuși.
At the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century, Craiova's architecture underwent a transformation with the creation of the Brâncovenesc style, a combination of Romanian traditional art, Byzantine and Venetian elements. Structures displaying elements of the Brâncovenesc style include: Saint Ilie Church (Biserica Sfantu Ilie), built in 1720, the All Saints Church (Biserica Tuturor Sfintilor) built in 1700, the Old Saint Gheorghe Church / (Biserica Sfantu Gheorghe Vechi) built in 1730, Obedeanu Monastery (Manastirea Obedeanu) built in 1747, the Mântuleasa Church (Biserica Mântuleasa) (1786), Saint Nicolas Church (Biserica Sfântul Nicolae) built in 1794.
Jitianu Monastery (located 5 miles south of the city centre), is home to a rich collection of medieval art objects.
Must-sees for nature lovers are Nicolae Romanescu Park (250 acres - the second-largest in Romania) and Craiova Botanical Garden. Completed in 1903, Nicolae Romanescu park is a fine example of landscape architecture. The plans of the park, designed by French architect Emile Rendont, were awarded the gold medal at the 1900 World Fair.
Craiova Christmas Market (2021) was selected by European Best Destinations among the 20 Best Christmas Markets in Europe.