A university tradition and a new faculty
The Faculty of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems was established in response to the rapid development of computer science, artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies. The new structure builds on the academic tradition and experience of Politehnica University of Timisoara in computer science, mechatronics and robotics, creating a modern framework for education, research and innovation.
- Politehnica School
- 1920
- Dean's office
- The Orologerie building
A short history
1920
The Politehnica School of Timisoara
The Politehnica School of Timisoara is founded. In the same year, teaching in Machine Elements and Mechanisms is organised within the Faculty of Electromechanics.
1948
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
The teaching staff in Machine Elements and Mechanisms move to the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
1964
Computer Engineering
Teaching begins in the Computer Engineering specialisation, within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. The first student group in Electronic Computers is formed, splitting off from Electromechanics.
1974
Automatic Control
The Automatic Control specialisation is established alongside Computer Engineering.
1977
Precision Mechanics
The Precision Mechanics specialisation is established.
1981
Computers and Automatic Control
The Department of Computers and Automatic Control is established.
1990
The Faculty of Computers and Automatic Control
The Faculty of Computers and Automatic Control is established. In 1991, following a national alignment, its name is changed to the Faculty of Automation and Computers.
1990
Industrial Robots
The Industrial Robots specialisation is established.
1992
Industrial Robots expands
The Industrial Robots specialisation develops along two tracks, taught in Romanian and in German.
1996
Mechatronics
The Mechatronics specialisation is established.
1997
Applied Informatics
Within the Faculty of Automation and Computers, college-level university training begins in Applied Informatics and Computing Technology.
2006
Informatics
The Informatics bachelor's programme is introduced, with an on-campus and a distance-learning track.
2009
Master's programmes
New master's programmes are introduced, among them Information Systems for Production and Services, Information Systems in Healthcare and Information Technologies.
2011
The Informatics field
Informatics is introduced as a field of study, with bachelor's and master's degrees.
2026
The Faculty of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems
The Faculty of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems is established.
1920
The Politehnica School of Timisoara
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It is not the walls that make a school, but the spirit that dwells within
The university's motto
The words spoken by King Ferdinand I at the opening of the first building of the Politehnica in Timisoara, in 1923. They became the university's motto.
The next chapter
This faculty's own timeline begins with the cohort entering in 2026 / 2027. The study offer and the admission guide are available in the sections devoted to them.
Photographs of the Orologerie building and of the Rectorate: Turbojet, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
