Overview

Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine And Pharmacy, Moldova

The total number of students enrolled in 31 state and private institutions in Moldova is 1,26,500 according to the census of 2015. A total of 6200 faculty members have been recruited at Moldova’s universities and institutions that maintain an average teacher student ratio of 1:20. Of all these, around 43% of these faculty members are PhD holders and hold the highest academic degrees. Needless to say, Moldovan faculty members are one of the highest workload managers in the world. They teach around 20 hrs per week.

Moldovan universities and institutes offer a total of 90 majors and specialties. More than 50% of the students opt for subjects like economics, law or social sciences or in “professional formation fields” as per the terms described by Moldovan Ministry of Education. Students enrolled to study engineering and architecture constitutes strength of 18.4% whereas 16% are enrolled in education.

Moldovan universities and institutes offer a total of 90 majors and specialties. More than 50% of the students opt for subjects like economics, law or social sciences or in “professional formation fields” as per the terms described by Moldovan Ministry of Education. Students enrolled to study engineering and architecture constitutes strength of 18.4% whereas 16% are enrolled in education.

Education in Moldova starts in the age of 5-6 years and graduation in the age of 17 years. The school session in Moldova starts in the month of September to the month of July. Secondary school is divided into two major parts- Lower Secondary or gymnasium as it is called or grades 5-9. The level of Lyceum calls for an entrance exam which a gymnasium graduate must qualify before admission.

Lyceum, also termed as upper secondary school includes grades 10-12. A graduate from this level qualifies to receive the general certificate of completion. A Diploma of Bacalaureat is awarded to the students if they wish to write and qualify the national baccalaureate exam

Higher education program is offered by both the public & private universities, academics and institutes. It can take 4-5 years for the completion of degree from these institutes depending upon the chosen upper secondary education.

Education System In Moldova

The Ministry of Education and Cultural Research is currently responsible to oversee the education system in the Republic of Moldova. Education system in Moldova is divided into 10 types of primary and secondary schools

• Kids from 3 to 5-6 years join Kindergarten
• Grade 1-4 is for Primary Schools
• Grades 5-9 are often termed as Gymnasiums
• Grades 10-12 are also called the Lyceums
• General School for Grades 10-11
• Evening Schools
• Grade 12 is termed as Schools of trades
• 3 years of Vocational Schools (Grade 10-12) 

City & Province: Chisinau, Moldova
Address: Stefan cel Mare si Sfant Boulevard 165, Chisinau 2004, Moldova 

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