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Structure of Educational System Pre-higher Education System Higher Education System Administrative structure of higher education Admissions to Higher Education and Recognition |
INSTITUTION TYPES & CREDENTIALS Types of higher education
institutions: Universitate
(University) Academie (Academy) Institut de
īnvăţămīnt Superior (Institute of Higher Education) Colegiu (College) School leaving and higher education
credentials: Atestat de
Maturitate Diploma de
Bacalaureat Diploma de Inginer Diplomă de Licenţă Diploma of
Specialist Master Diploma de Doctor Doctor Abilitat STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM Pre-higher
education: Duration
of compulsory education: Age of
entry: 6 Age of
exit: 15 Structure of school system: Primary Type of
school providing this education: Primary School Length
of program in years: 4 Age level from: 6 to: 10 Lower Secondary Type of
school providing this education: Lower Secondary School Length
of program in years: 5 Age level from: 10 to: 15 Upper Secondary Type of
school providing this education: Upper Secondary School Length
of program in years: 3 Age
level from: 15 to: 18 Certificate/diploma awarded: Diploma de
Bacalaureat Upper Secondary Type of
school providing this education: Upper Secondary School Length
of program in years: 2 Age
level from: 14 to: 16 Certificate/diploma
awarded: Atestat de studi medii de cultură generală School
education: Primary education lasts for
four years. Secondary schooling covers seven or eight years. It is divided into
five years' lower secondary school followed either by two years' upper
secondary school certified by the Atestat de Studi medii de cultura generala,
or by three years' upper secondary school certified by the Diploma de
Bacalaureat. Higher
education: Higher education in Moldova is
provided by universities, academies and institutes. There are also several
private higher education institutions. Main
laws/decrees governing higher education: Decree: Concepts of the
Development of the Educational System Year: 1994 Concerns: The educational system in
general, higher education system included. Decree: Law of Education Year: 1995 Academic
year: Classes
from: Sep to: Jul Languages
of instruction: Romanian, Russian Stages
of studies: Non-university level post-secondary studies
(technical/vocational type): Non-university
level: Higher
technical/vocational education is provided by colleges and consists of
short-cycle specialized courses in Agriculture, Teacher Training, Arts,
Mechanics, Energetics, Construction, Industrial Wood-processing, and Economics.
The duration of the study programme varies from two to three years, depending on
the field of study. Courses lead to qualifications at undergraduate degree
level. University level studies: University
level first stage: Undergraduate studies: Higher education institutions offer full-time
courses in all fields of study, and extramural and evening courses for some of
them. Full-time courses last for four to six years, depending on the field of
study. External courses are available in Engineering, Construction, Economics,
Humanities, Agronomy, and Sports. Evening courses are only available in
Engineering. These courses require one additional year of study. A diploma is
awarded at the end in a speciality (The Diploma de Licenţă or Diploma de Studii
superioare). University
level second stage: Doctorat: It is the first advanced degree at higher level.
This qualification may be obtained after either full-time (three years) or
extramural (four years) courses in all disciplines. The diploma awarded after three to four years of study is a
Diploma de Doctor. University
level third stage: Doctor abilitat in ...: It is the second
scientific degree at the highest level and it is conferred in all disciplines.
Candidates must normally hold a Doctorat. The diploma awarded is Doctor
abilitat in ..." ("Habilitation" Doctorate). Teacher education: Training
of pre-primary and primary/basic school teachers Primary school teachers are trained in four-year
teacher-training colleges. Training
of secondary school teachers Lower-secondary level education (gimnaziu)
teachers are trained in four-year university programmes. Upper-secondary level
education (liceu) teachers are trained in five years in universities and
institutes. Training
of higher education teachers Higher-education
teachers are trained in five to six years in universities, polytechnics,
academies and institutes. The Doctor's degree is mandatory for an associate
professor and/or a professor. NATIONAL BODIES Administration
& co-ordination: Responsible
authorities: Main division for
Higher Education, Ministry of Education Head: Tudor Cojocaru, Deputy-Minister Administrative officer: Nicolae
Ghenciu, Jurist - Counsellor International relations: Ludmila
Pavlov, Head, Department of International Relations, academic mobility and
recognition of studies & diplomas Piaţa
Marii Adunări Naţionale 1 Tel: +373(2) 23-33-48 Fax: +373(2) 23-34-74 EMail: root@minedu.moldnet.md WWW: http://www.minedu.moldnet.md Role of governing
body: Governs
and finances institutions of higher education ADMISSIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Admission
to non university higher education studies Name of
secondary school credential required: Diploma de Bacalaureat For
entry to: All colleges Admission
to university-level studies Name of
secondary school credential required: Diploma de Bacalaureat For
entry to: For higher education institutions. Entrance
exams required: There is a competitive entrance examination in some institutions. Foreign
students admission Definition
of foreign student: A foreign student is a person enrolled at an institution
of higher education in a country of which he/she is not a permanent resident. Admission
requirements: Foreign students must present a Secondary School Leaving Certificate. For
access to doctoral studies, they must pass a competitive entrance examination. Entry
regulations: Visas may be obtained at the Moldovan Embassies or at border check
points. Health
requirements: Medical certificate Language
requirements: Students must have a good knowledge of Russian and Romanian. Application
procedures: Apply to
national body for entry to: All types of institutions and programmes. Apply
to: Ministry of
Education 1, Piaţa Marii
Adunări Naţionale Tel: +373(2) 23-33-48 Fax: +373(2) 23-34-74 Recognition
of studies & qualifications: Studies
pursued in home country (System of recognition/accreditation): Recognition of
studies, diplomas, and academic degrees as well as the confirmation of doctoral
or academic degrees fall under the responsibility of the Higher Commission for
Diplomas and Degrees (Comisia Superioară de Atestare). Studies
pursued in foreign countries (bodies dealing with recognition of foreign
credentials): Division for Higher
Education, Ministry of Education and Science Head: Ludmila Pavlov, Head, Dept. of
int'l rel., academic mobility & recognition of studies & Diplomas
awarded abroad Administrative officer: Ion Dulischi,
Secretary Piaţa
Marii Adunări Naţionale 1 Tel: +373(2)
23-33-48 +373(2) 23-37-66 Fax: +373(2) 23-34-74 Deals
with credential recognition for entry to: University and Profession Services
provided & students dealt with: Recognition of studies and diplomas awarded in
foreign countries. STUDENT LIFE Student
expenses and financial aid Student
costs: Home
students tuition fees: Minimum: 3000 (Moldovian Leu) Maximum:
7000
(Moldovian Leu) Foreign
students tuition fees: Minimum: 1500 (US Dollar) Maximum:
2500
(US Dollar) Publications
on student services and financial aid: Title: Study Abroad
2000-2001 Publisher:
UNESCO/IBE Year of
publication: 1999 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION & EXCHANGES Principal
national bodies responsible for dealing with international cooperation and
exchanges in higher education: Ministry of
Education Piaţa Marii Adunări
Naţionale 1 Tel: 373(2) 23-33-48 Fax: 373(2) 23-34-74 Participation
of country in multilateral or bilateral higher education programmes Name of
exchange programme: PHARE Name of
exchange programme: TEMPUS GRADING SYSTEM Usual
grading system in secondary school Full
Description: Numerical grading system from 1 to 10. Highest
on scale: 10 Pass/fail
level: 5/4 Lowest
on scale: 1 Main
grading system used by higher education institutions Full
Description: Numerical grading system from 1 to 10. Highest
on scale: 10 Pass/fail
level: 5/4 Lowest
on scale: 1 NOTES ON HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM Data for
academic year: 2001-2002 Source: Ministry of Education, Chişinău, 2001 Copyright © International Associations of Universities |
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