Politehnica Bucharest - International Relations

⚡ POLITEHNICA Bucharest at FOREN 2026 ⚡

Between 14–17 June 2026, representatives of Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București contributed to discussions and knowledge exchange at FOREN 2026 – the WEC Central & Eastern Europe Energy Forum, one of the region’s leading events dedicated to the future of the energy sector.

The university was represented in the program sessions by moderators and speakers as follows:

🔹Professor Horia Necula, Vice-Rector for International Relations and Strategic Partnerships, served as moderator of the session “Adapting Human Resources to the Requirements of the Energy Industry in the Digital Era”, guiding discussions on the competencies and skills required in an increasingly digitalized energy sector.

🔹Associate Professor Alexandra Cernian, AI expert and event speaker, addressed the impact of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation on the labour market.

🔹Professor Radu Porumb, Director of the Doctoral School of Energy Engineering and Professor Ion Tristiu, Head of Department at the Faculty of Energy Engineering, served as moderators of the session “Development of the Electricity and Gas Network Grid in the Energy Transition”, focusing on the challenges and opportunities of modernizing energy infrastructure.

The participation of POLITEHNICA Bucharest at FOREN 2026 reflects the university’s ongoing engagement in key topics at the intersection of energy, technology, research, and higher education, and its contribution of academic expertise to discussions on the future of the energy sector.

🏆 Our students shone in Madrid!

At the 4th EELISA Scientific Student Competition, held on 21–22 May at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, students from Politehnica București brought home an outstanding set of results:

🥇 6 first prizes — Andreea Popescu, Maria-Izabela Rădoi, George
Pâslaru, Ștefan Ursache, Cătălin-Constantin Chelmuș, Victoria-Elena Plopeanu

🥈 3 second prizes — Nicolae Bodunu, Eremia Răzvan, Ivan Mihai

🥉 3 third prizes — Paul Octavian Căbuz, Ana Maria Apostol, Mihaela-Aurelia Andrei

⭐ 4 special awards — Isabela Lazar, Theodora-Alexandra Pisău, Gheorghe Dragoș Șerban, Ioana Rasuceanu

🎖️ Several Honorable Mentions

Our participation in the EELISA Scientific Student Competition reflects Politehnica București's commitment to high-quality research and international academic collaboration, values we actively nurture together with our alliance partners.

Congratulations to all awarded students and their supervisors! 🇷🇴

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🚆🌍 POLITEHNICA Bucharest at 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București was represented by the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Transport, Florin Nemtanu, within the Romanian delegation at 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚 (𝐓𝐑𝐀) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, one of Europe’s leading conferences dedicated to transport research and innovation.

Held in Budapest (18–21 May 2026), the event brought together researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the world to explore the future of sustainable, smart, and resilient mobility.

Participation in TRA 2026 reflects POLITEHNICA Bucharest’s strong commitment to advancing European transport research and supporting innovation in areas such as digitalisation, intelligent transport systems, and sustainable mobility solutions. 🌱🚀

The conference also provided a valuable platform to strengthen international cooperation, exchange expertise with leading specialists, and showcase the academic and research contributions of the Faculty of Transport.

Through its involvement, the Romanian delegation actively contributed to shaping discussions on the future of mobility in Europe and beyond.

Facultatea de Transporturi - Universitatea Politehnica din Bucuresti

🌍 Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București continued its international engagement at the 𝐍𝐀𝐅𝐒𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨, held in Orlando, Florida, between 26-29 May 2026.

Our university was represented by Vice-Rector Valentin Năvrăpescu at the booth, organized by the National Council of Rectors (CNR). The event brought together thousands of higher education leaders and international education professionals from across the globe, providing a platform to exchange ideas, strengthen existing collaborations, and explore new opportunities for academic and research partnerships.

Held under the theme “𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧”, this year’s edition highlighted the importance of strategic collaboration and innovative approaches in addressing the evolving opportunities and challenges within higher education.

NAFSA remains one of the most important global events dedicated to international education, providing a valuable platform for building connections and shaping the future of higher education together. 🤝🎓

At POLITEHNICA Bucharest, we continue to expand our international network and foster meaningful collaborations that create opportunities for students, researchers, and staff worldwide. 🌐✨

🎓 Become a Free Mover at POLITEHNICA Bucharest

Are you looking for a unique academic experience in Romania?

The National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest welcomes international students who wish to study as Free Movers - outside formal exchange agreements such as Erasmus+.

✨ What is a Free Mover?

A Free Mover is a student who independently organizes a study period abroad at a host university of their choice.

🌍 Why choose POLITEHNICA Bucharest?

• High-quality education across engineering, science, and a wide range of academic fields

• International academic environment
• Courses taught in English, French and German
• Strong research orientation and industry connections
• Vibrant student life in Bucharest, one of Europe’s most dynamic capitals

📚 Study duration: 1 semester or 1 academic year

📌 More information:

Application procedures: https://mobility.upb.ro/

Free Movers (incoming): https://mobility.upb.ro/mobility/free-movers?participation=student&direction=incoming

Study offers: https://www.international.upb.ro/admission/study-offers

Highlights from the EELISA Communities Forum 2026

https://eelisa.eu/the-eelisa-communities-forum-highlights/

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