Technical University of Cluj-Napoca - UTCN Speciality : Computer Science
programme: Computer Engineering

A lot of one’s academic achievements come down to personal effort and interest in the subjects being taught. A university is supposed to facilitate that process, however this university falls short in a few areas:
– Communication Channels: A major drawback of the university is its heavy reliance on the website announcement board for communication, rendering student email addresses practically redundant.
– Class Recording Policy: During the pandemic, the ability for students to record classes proved highly beneficial for exam preparation. However, the university’s lack of clear rules regarding class recording indicates a missed opportunity for a simple and valuable solution. Implementing guidelines for recording lectures would greatly enhance the learning experience for students.
– Support for International Students: Regrettably, the university falls short of providing adequate support for international students. During my time as a student, our series consisted of approximately 10 international students, but since the lectures were not conducted in English, they faced a lot of difficulties in understanding the course material, resulting in all of them dropping out within the first semester.
– Professionalism of Staff: The use of personal email addresses by staff members for official communication is unprofessional and jeopardizes the university’s reputation. Requiring the use of official email accounts would enhance professionalism and secure communication channels.
– Security Risks and Data Protection: The university’s internal website poses significant security risks, potentially compromising students’ personal data. Addressing these concerns through robust security measures and data protection protocols is crucial for safeguarding student privacy.

This being said, there are also areas where the university has shown progress:
– Quality of Teaching: The majority of teachers at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca demonstrate dedication and passion for their subjects. While exceptions exist, the overall commitment of the teaching staff positively contributes to the learning experience.
– Investment in Infrastructure: The university’s investment in new laboratory buildings and infrastructure improvements is commendable. These efforts enhance the learning environment and provide students with valuable research opportunities.

This university has a lot of newly bought spaces, but they are too far away. So if you want to work while being at university it’s going to be a drag and this will impede you very hard. Also, everyone says that the last year is the easiest, but not here, you have a lot of projects during the semester, and the exams session is very hard.