31,044
#195.56 km²
Hunedoara
west-central Romania
Petroșani is the academic and urban anchor of the Jiu Valley in Hunedoara County, a compact mountain city best known for mining heritage and the University of Petroșani (UPET). For international students seeking a calm, affordable base with direct access to the Parâng Mountains and reliable rail links to Deva, Sibiu and Târgu Jiu, Petroșani offers a practical mix of nature and specialist study options (engineering, mining, energy, economics).
UPET’s participation in European alliances (EURECA-PRO) and international projects steadily grows English-taught opportunities and mobility. City infrastructure improvements (urban mobility, safety cameras, building efficiency) and a small-city pace make daily life manageable on a student budget. Headline stat: population (RPL 2021, INS) ~31,044 residents—so expect a friendly, close-knit campus feel rather than big-city bustle.
Petroșani sits in south Hunedoara County, at the confluence of the East and West Jiu rivers, ringed by Parâng and Retezat massifs. The municipality’s administrative area is 19,556 ha (195.56 km²), with urban altitudes ~615–620 m, and geographic coordinates 45°25’N, 23°22’E—all useful for climate and hiking planning.
مشخصات | جزئیات |
|---|---|
جمعیت | 31,044 |
مساحت | 195.56 km² |
شهرستان | Hunedoara |
منطقه | west-central Romania |
منطقه زمانی | EET (UTC+2), EEST (UTC+3 summer) |
آب و هوا | Temperate-continental, cool summers |
دمای متوسط | Approx. annual mean ~6–8 °C |
مکان های تاریخی | Bolii Cave, Petroșani Mining Museum, Locomotiva Aburi Monument |
Petroșani is a specialized university city anchored by University of Petroșani (UPET), a public institution with strong engineering, energy, mining and economics profiles. UPET runs international cooperation (Erasmus, EURECA-PRO) and hosts an English-taught Responsible Consumption and Production master in the EURECA framework—useful for students seeking sustainability/engineering intersections.
Total students: institutionally published each cycle; consult UPET admissions for the 2025 cohort.
موضوع | هزینه |
|---|---|
اقامت | €200–450 – Shared vs. studio; area dependent |
غذا و خواربار | €160–230 – Cooking at home lowers costs |
حمل و نقل | €10–30 – Local buses/maxi-taxi; rail discounts where eligible |
آب و برق | €60–100 – Heat varies by season |
سرگرمی | €60–120 – Cafés, cinema, trips |
مراقبت های بهداشتی | €10–30 – Insurance, basic meds |
مجموع ماهانه | €500–960 – Conservative range |
حمل و نقل | وضعیت |
|---|---|
مترو | No |
اتوبوس/تراموا | Yes |
تاکسی/سواری آنلاین | Yes |
City-level crime coefficients are not routinely published for Petroșani. Use national indicators and local police guidance. For emergencies, call 112; STS handles foreign-language calls and provides the Apel 112 location app.
گزینه ها | هزینه |
|---|---|
خوابگاه های دانشگاه | €90–160 – Shared rooms, basic facilities, close to classes |
خوابگاه های دانشجویی خصوصی | €180–260 – Upgraded amenities, private management |
آپارتمان های مشترک | €200–300/room – 2–3 roommates, furnished |
استودیوها | €270–450 – Independent living |
خانواده های میزبان | €300–450 – Cultural immersion, sometimes meals |
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For network/coverage rules and quality oversight see ANCOM resources (national regulator).
Hearty Transylvanian and mining-valley fare—ciorbe, sarmale, grilled meats—plus mountain dairy and seasonal mushrooms. Around campus and Centru you’ll find Romanian bistros, pizzerias, shawarma and café-bakeries at student-friendly prices.
Popular Activities: football, basketball, hiking (summer), skiing (winter). Municipal sports & club information via the city’s “Sport” pages.
Coffee & pastry (~€3), walk or short bus to campus; lectures/labs (engineering blocks).
Budget lunch (~€5 at cafeteria), study at library; errands in Centru; occasional train ride to Deva for shopping/registrations.
Cook with roommates or casual dinner (~€7–10); socialize in small bars/cafés; theater nights at I.D. Sârbu.
Parâng hikes or winter ski (5–10 km from town); museum visits; day trips by rail along Line 202