The Technical University of Moldova (Romanian: Universitatea Tehnică a Moldovei) is a higher technical educational institution located in Chişinău, Moldova, and is the only such institute in the country to be accredited by the state.
The Technical University of Moldova was founded in 1964, under the name \"The Polytechnic Institute of Chişinău,\" as a center for engineering and economic specialties from the Moldova State University.
The university had begun with 5140 students and 278 teachers within 5 faculties: Electrotechnics, Mechanics, Technology, Construction and Economy. Since 1964, the university has grown extensively, producing 66,000 specialists and becoming an important educational, scientific and cultural center.
