Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu explained

Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
Native Name:Universitatea „Lucian Blaga" din Sibiu
Native Name Lang:Romanian
Motto:Mens Agitat Molem
Motto Lang:Latin
Mottoeng:Mind moves matter
Established:5 March 1990
Rector:Sorin Radu
Academic Staff:881
Undergrad:11,059 (2019–⁠2020)[1]
Postgrad:2,733
Doctoral:417
Address:Bulevardul Victoriei, nr. 10
Postalcode:550024
Coordinates:45.7905°N 24.1457°W
Qs W:1201–1400
Qs W Year:2024
Qs W Ref:[2]
The W:1501+
The W Year:2024
The W Ref:[3]

The Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu (Romanian: Universitatea "Lucian Blaga" din Sibiu) is a public university in Sibiu, Romania. It is named after the philosopher, poet, and playwright, Lucian Blaga. It was founded in 1990 with five schools: Letters, History and Law, Medicine, Food and Textile Processing Technology, Engineering and Sciences.

Faculties

The University Department of Distance Learning

Faculty of Engineering

The school of engineering was established in 1976, as the Institute of Superior Education. In 1986 it was transformed into the Sub-Engineering Institute, subordinated to the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca.

In 1990, the Institute of Superior Education changes its name to "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, and the Mechanical Faculty became the School of Engineering.

Honoring the technical contributions of Hermann Oberth, the famous rocket scientist born in Sibiu, the Engineering Faculty adopted his name, and now is called the "Hermann Oberth" School of Engineering.

Students have now the opportunity to choose from a wide range of technical specializations: Industrial Engineering, Economical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Computer Science and Computer Engineering, Textile Engineering and Transportation, Distribution and Storage of Hydrocarbures. After graduation, students have the opportunity to continue their studies with post-graduate and doctoral programs in Quality Management, Manufacturing Management, Computer Science, Human Resource Management, Natural Gas Valorification and Advanced CAD Technologies.

Faculty of Social and Human Sciences

The school of journalism was established in 1992 and accredited within three years for its high standards in education. In 2001 it was extended with new degree programs: Communication Sciences and Public Relations, as well as Philosophy. Students have the opportunity to continue their studies with post-graduate programs in Communication Sciences and Publishing, Journalism and Public Relations, Culture and Communication.

Faculty of Theology

The faculty of theology is the oldest one in Sibiu.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.ulbsibiu.ro/en LBUS Facts and figures
  2. Web site: QS World University Rankings: Romania. 29 June 2023. Top Universities. 29 June 2023.
  3. Web site: World University Rankings 2024: Romania . 28 September 2023. Times Higher Education (THE). 28 September 2023.