73,545
#104 km²
Gorj
Oltenia
Târgu Jiu is the compact, green capital of Gorj County in southwest Romania, best known worldwide for the open-air sculptural ensemble by Constantin Brâncuși (the Endless Column, Gate of the Kiss, and Table of Silence). Beyond its cultural fame, the city functions as the administrative, educational, and mobility hub of the Jiu Valley, with easy bus and rail access across Oltenia.
International students choose Târgu Jiu for affordable living, small-campus feel, and proximity to outdoor areas like the Parâng and Vâlcan Mountains. The local public university—“Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu (UTGJ/UCB)—offers programs aligned to regional strengths (energy, engineering, economics, public administration). According to Romania’s National Statistics system, the municipality’s permanent population is ~73.5k (RPL-INS 2021), a scale that keeps commutes short and services accessible.
Târgu Jiu lies on the Jiu River at the foot of the Sub-Carpathians of Oltenia, serving as the county seat of Gorj and the core of the local transport and public services network. It sits roughly 300 km west of Bucharest and under 120 km northwest of Craiova by road and rail. Elevation is modest (≈ 200–250 m), with a temperate-continental climate typical of Oltenia.
The municipality includes several component localities (e.g., Bârsești, Iezureni, Slobozia) integrated into its urban structure. Administrative functions and public information are coordinated by Primăria Municipiului Târgu Jiu; county-level statistics (population, earnings, enterprises) are compiled by Direcția Județeană de Statistică Gorj, part of INS.
مشخصات | جزئیات |
|---|---|
جمعیت | 73,545 |
مساحت | 104 km² |
شهرستان | Gorj |
منطقه | Oltenia |
منطقه زمانی | EET (UTC+2) |
آب و هوا | Temperate-continental (Oltenia) |
دمای متوسط | Summer ~21–23 °C; Winter ~0–2 °C |
مکان های تاریخی | The Table of Silencem, The Kissing Gate, The Infinity Column |
Târgu Jiu’s higher-education ecosystem centers on “Constantin Brâncuși” University (UTGJ/UCB), a public university (founded by Government Decision 288/1992). UTGJ runs faculties in economics, engineering, educational sciences, law, public administration, and medical & behavioral sciences, with Erasmus+ mobility and an International Relations Office supporting incoming students
UTGJ publishes annual student numbers and fee structures; verify current intake on the UTGJ admissions and student pages (2024/25 fee docs available).
موضوع | هزینه |
|---|---|
اقامت | €90–€150 (dorm) / €220–€400 (private) – UTGJ dorms cheapest; private varies by area |
غذا و خواربار | €150–€220 – Student canteen + supermarkets. |
حمل و نقل | €12–€20 – Local bus tickets 3 lei; monthly ≈ 80 lei/route |
آب و برق | €40–€80 – Heating varies by season. |
سرگرمی | €60–€120 – Cinemas, cafés, events. |
مراقبت های بهداشتی | €10–€25 – Co-pays/OTC; see insurance notes. |
مجموع ماهانه | €360–€865 – Conservative estimate for dorm→private range. |
حمل و نقل | وضعیت |
|---|---|
مترو | No |
اتوبوس/تراموا | Yes |
تاکسی/سواری آنلاین | Yes |
University quarters and the central Brâncuși corridor are well-lit and patrolled; use usual urban precautions, especially late evenings around transport nodes.
گزینه ها | هزینه |
|---|---|
خوابگاه های دانشگاه | €90–€150 – Shared rooms; basic facilities; on/near Debarcader–Tineretului. |
خوابگاه های دانشجویی خصوصی | €180–€250 – Limited; check local listings. |
آپارتمان های مشترک | €150–€250 (per person) – 2–3 students; furnished. |
استودیوها | €250–€400 – Independent living. |
خانواده های میزبان | €300–€450 – Occasional; cultural immersion. |
Campus & Student Facilities, Nightlife & Social Life ,Culture & Events, Free Time & Outdoor Life, Cost of Living
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City and national digital services support e-payments (ghiseul.ro), transport apps (STB/Metrorex updates), and 112 mobile app for emergencies via STS.
Local Cuisine Highlights: Oltenian staples (ciorbe, sarmale, grilled meats), seasonal mountain cheeses, and pastries; student budgets go far at canteens and neighborhood eateries.
The National Sports Agency lists national clubs/complexes; universities run intramural leagues.
Coffee & pastry near campus (~€3–€4). Short bus hop with Transloc Târgu Jiu to classes (central corridors) or a 10–20 min walk depending on neighborhood
Student lunch menus (~€5–€7). Study hours at faculty spaces; quick admin stops at the International Relations Office
Meetups run by LSUCB/ASB; affordable bistros downtown; occasional CSM home games.
Walk Calea Eroilor to explore Masa Tăcerii – Poarta Sărutului – Coloana fără Sfârșit, and check the Centrul Brâncuși page for current exhibitions/events.
