Orientation tips
Welcome at TUIASI. Your student journey starts here
Student life in Iasi is not complete without trying all the things our city has to offer. The city has an impressive cultural heritage and a thriving academic atmosphere, making it an excellent destination for your educational journey. Here you can experience a unique blend of historical charm and modern opportunities.
Useful tips for International Students
Accomodation
Begin your student life in the most youthful way by choosing to live in the on-campus residence halls, an excellent opportunity to quickly make new friends. Prices for a bed in the ‘Tudor Vladimirescu’ Campus start at almost 70 euros per month for a double room.
Public transport in Iasi
You can navigate using the local public transport services, which provide affordable bus and tram services. Public transport is cost-effective, with a one-way ticket priced at about 0.60 euros. For a faster commute, you can opt for cabs, Uber, or Bolt.
Iasi City Tour
Discover great places to spend your spare time. Start with the Palace of Culture, a significant symbol of Iasi’s past, up next you can wander through the enchanting Copou Park, and through ”Anastasie Fatu Garden”, the oldest Botanical Garden in Romania.
TUIASI Buddy System
Along with International Office representatives, TUIASI Buddies are organizing various events, excursions and help out their international colleagues to accomodate and enjoy their experience while studying in Iasi.
Frequently Asked Questions
The International Relations Office within ”Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi (TUIASI) has created this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to provide answers to the most common questions related to special requirements of new Erasmus+ and international students.
Whom should I contact to find out information on academic and administrative stuff?
For any kind of information related to academic or administrative issues do not hesitate to contact the secretariat office of your faculty, the International Relations Office or the team of TUIASI Buddies.
How can I obtain housing at TUIASI?
”Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi offers housing options for students, including international students, within Tudor Vladimirescu campus. There are 21 halls of residence, within walking distance of the academic campus as well as. As international full-degree student, please contact admissions@tuiasi.ro, then the secretariat office from your faculty. As Erasmus+ student, please contact dtiron@tuiasi.ro
What about meals options at TUIASI?
There is a cafeteria in Tudor Vladimirescu campus with the best prices in town. More information you can find on www.campus.tuiasi.ro.
How’s the weather in Iasi?
Romania has four seasons, with hot summers (the temperature is sometimes over 30 0C / 86 0F), cold winters (below 0 0C / 32 0F) and moderate temperatures during spring and autumn. We recommend you to put warm clothing and shoes in your luggage, for late autumn and winter.
Does TUIASI offer opportunities to international students / Erasmus+ students to learn Romanian language?
Our university organizes Romanian classes for students who wish to improve their Romanian language skills. The programme consists of intensive Romanian courses after the beginning of the academic year.
Are there any sports facilities in the student campus?
At “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University we encourage our students to live a healthy life by practicing sports. Therefore, we provide them with a complex sports base, comprised of 6 outdoor fields and 2 indoor halls.
In the campus sports halls and fields you can enjoy: six outdoor fields, a fitness hall, an aerobics hall, a strength training hall and a team sports hall – for football, volleyball, basketball and tennis.
May I benefit as TUIASI student from free medical services?
Yes, TUIASI students benefit from the following free medical services, according to law: medical consultations – therapeutic indications (prescriptions in case of acute conditions for 7 days); referrals for free further clinic investigations; injectable treatments and vaccines; dressings and changing dressings; issuing or stamping medical documents (medical certificates to justify class absences, certificates for medical scholarships, medical certificates necessary for the accommodation forms, etc.); health education; prophylaxi; dental medicine services -consultations; treatments; health care education; prophylaxis. The consultations take place on the basis of appointments at the cabinet, where the student’s medical record is drawn up. Necessary documents for the medical record: identity card, student card to date. The clinic lies on “Tudor Vladimirescu” campus, next to the residence hall T15, more precisely in building T24, address: Aleea Prof. Vasile Petrescu No.23, telephone number for more information – 0232.702.461, the on-campus clinic is open from Monday to Friday, between 08.00 a.m. – 06.30 p.m.
How can I open a bank account as TUIASI student?
Do not hesitate to ask TUIASI Buddies for help. You can go to any bank in Iași with the documents requested by the bank and the certificate issued by the university, certifying that you are our student.
Where can I find the nearest Exchange office?
In the campus you can find the following exchange offices: In Iulius Mall there are 3 offices: 2 at the ground floor and 1 at the 1st floor; in Kaufland supermarket, near the entrance.
If I live in Tudor Vladimirescu campus, where can I wash my laundries?
Some dormitories have laundry rooms: T7, T8, T12, students from T13 can use the laundry room in T12, T14, students from T15 can use the laundry room in T14, T16, T17, T18, T19. It is free of charge to use the laundry. The laundry hours are 07.00 a.m. – 11.00 p.m. The students will use the laundry on the basis of a scheduling. Subject to availability, if free places exist for a day (unscheduled places or students who do not comply with the schedule), they can be taken on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Where can I find my Timetable?
- for Erasmus incoming students: contact your faculty coordinator;
- for international full-degree students: contact the secretariat office from your faculty.
I am an Erasmus+ student. Which are the first steps after the arrival at TUIASI?
We are waiting for you at the International Relations Office where we give you some guidance on what needs to be done during your first days at TUIASI. We recommend you to come to us on the basis of a scheduling, in this respect please first contact by e-mail the International Officer Mrs. Doina Tiron at dtiron@tuiasi.ro (the person in charge on incoming Erasmus students). The International Office is situated in the Rectorate Building, T Building, ground floor – Room B01; 67, Bd. Prof. Dimitrie Mangeron, 700050, Iasi
I am a full-degree international student. Which are the first steps after the arrival at TUIASI?
If you are an international student, you should contact first the secretariat office from your faculty.
Where can I find the name and the contact details of my Erasmus faculty coordinator?
Please access the link: http://www.international.tuiasi.ro/erasmus-faculty-coordinators
I am an Erasmus+ student. Can I change some disciplines from my Learning agreement?
Yes, you can, on the Learning agreement there is a section called ”During the mobility” where you can Add or Delete courses. But, first of all you have to consult your faculty coordinator.
Do I benefit from some student travel passes?
Where do I get my Student Card?
You will receive TUIASI Student Card from the secretariat office at your faculty within TUIASI. You must bring a photo, passport size.
