
Founded in 1948, Universitatea Petrol-Gaze din Ploiesti (Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ploiesti (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Prahova. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerul Educa?iei Na?ionale, România (Ministry of National Education, Romania), Universitatea Petrol-Gaze din Ploiesti (UPG) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitatea Petrol-Gaze din Ploiesti (UPG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 71 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.