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INSTITUTION TYPES & CREDENTIALS
Types of higher education institutions:
Universitate (University)
Academie (Academy)
Institut de īnvăţămīnt Superior (Institute of Higher
Education)
School leaving and higher education credentials:
Certificat de Studii Gimnasiale
Atestat de Studii Medii de Cultura Generală
Diploma de Bacalaureat
Diplomă de Licenţă
Diploma de Studii Superioare Universitare
Diploma de Magistru
Diploma de Doctor īn Ştiinţe
Diploma de Doctor Habilitat
STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM
Pre-higher education:
Duration of compulsory education:
Age of entry: 6
Age of exit: 17
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:
Gymnaziu
Length of program in years: 5
Age level from: 10 to: 15
Upper Secondary
Type of school providing this education:
Scoala
Medie de Cultură generală
Length of program in years: 2
Age level from: 15 to: 17
Certificate/diploma awarded: Atestat de Studii Medii de Cultură
generală
Upper Secondary
Type of school providing this education:
Lyceum
Length of program in years: 3
Age level from: 15 to: 18
Certificate/diploma awarded: Diploma de
Bacalaureat
School education:
Primary education lasts for four years. Secondary
schooling covers seven or eight years. It is divided into five years of lower
secondary and two or three years of upper secondary school education.
Higher education:
Higher education in Moldova is provided by private and
public universities, academies and institutes.The first diploma can be obtained
after 4 years for students entering higher education with the Diploma de
Bacalaureat, 5 for those with the Atestat de Studi medii de cultura generala.
Two types of first diplomas are available: the diploma de Licenţă or the
diploma de studii superioare universitare. Only the first one gives access to
higher studies (Master or Doctorate).
Main laws/decrees governing higher
education:
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, Construction, Industrial wood processing,
Economics and others. 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 courses for some of them. Full-time courses last for four to six
years, depending on the field of study, external courses require one additional
year of study. Two kinds of diplomas are awarded: The Diploma de Licenţă or
Diploma de Studii superioare. Only the first one gives access to higher studies
and research, the second one doesn't require any research activity nor defence
of a thesis.
University level second stage: Master
studies:
Master
degree studies aim at consolidating the competencies acquired before. The
programme lasts from 1 to 2 years after the Diplomă de Licenţă. The admission
to this programme is done at the institution level. It requires the
presentation and defence of a research thesis (Teza de Master).
University level third stage: Doctoral
studies:
This level of higher education in the Republic of
Moldova comprises two stages: Doctor of Science and Doctor Habilitat. Admission
to doctoral studies is submitted to a competitive examination. Only students
with a Master or Licence Degree can participate. The National Council for
Certification and Accreditation in collaboration with the Ministry of Education
and the Academy of Science establishes the admission criteria and procedures.
The title of Doctor of Science is awarded after three to four years of study
and research activity. The public defence of an original research work (Teza de
Doctor) is required. Doctor Habilitat is the highest scientific degree
conferred in all fields. Candidates must normally hold a Doctor of Science
Diploma to be able to apply to the programme. The degree is conferred after the
public defence of a doctoral thesis presenting an original contribution in a
particular field (Teza de Doctor Habilitat).
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, academies and institutes. The Doctor's degree is
mandatory for an associate professor and/or a professor.
NATIONAL BODIES
Administration & co-ordination:
Responsible authorities:
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
Head: Victor Tvircun, Minister
1, Piaţa Marii Adunări Naţionale
MD-2033 Chişinău
Moldova
Tel: +373(22) 233348
Fax: +373(22) 233515
EMail: consilier@edu.md
WWW: http://www.edu.md
Role of governing body: Governs and
finances institutions of higher education.
Higher Commission for Diplomas and Degrees (Comisia
Superioară de Atestare)
WWW: http://www.csa.acad.md
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
Name of secondary school credential required: Atestat de
Studii Medii de Cultura Generală
Name of secondary school credential
required: Certificat de Studii Gimnasiale
Admission to university-level studies
Name of secondary school credential
required: Diploma de Bacalaureat
For entry to: Higher education institutions
Name of secondary school credential
required: Atestat de Studii Medii de Cultura Generală
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 Romanian or Russian.
Application procedures:
Apply to national body for entry to: All types of
institutions and programmes.
Apply to:
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
1, Piaţa Marii Adunări Naţionale
MD-2033 Chişinău
Moldova
Tel: +373(22) 233348
Fax: +373(22) 233515
WWW: http://www.edu.md/
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):
Department of International Relations, Ministry of
Education, Youth and Sports
Head: Liudnila Pavlov
Piaţa Marii Adunări Naţionale 1
2033 Chişinău
Moldova
Tel: +373(22) 238 061
EMail: international@edu.md
Deals with credential recognition for
entry to: University and Profession
Services provided & students dealt
with: Recognition of studies and diplomas awarded in foreign countries.
Division for European Integration, Ministry of
Education, Youth and Sports
Head: Sofia Cusnir
Piaţa Marii Adunări Naţionale 1
MD-2033 Chisinau
Moldova
Tel: +373(22) 232415
Fax: +373(22) 232680
EMail: integrareue@edu.md
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)
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION &
EXCHANGES
Principal national bodies responsible
for dealing with international cooperation and exchanges in higher education:
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
International relations: Sofia Cusnir, Head, Division for European
Integration
Piaţa Marii Adunări Naţionale 1
MD-2033 Chişinău
Moldova
Tel: +373(22) 232415 / 238061
Fax: +373(22) 233515
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: 2005-2006
Source: IAU from Division for
European Integration, Ministry of Education, 2005, updated by AUF-Chisinau,
2006
Note on Higher Education Institutions: Also Institutul Militar "Alexandru cel Bun"/Military Institute "Alexandru cel Bun"
