Iasi University of Life Sciences (IULS)

What Iasi University of Life Sciences (IULS) does

Iasi University of Life Sciences (IULS), legally "Universitatea de Științele Vieții 'Ion Ionescu de la Brad' din Iași" and operating under the short name USV Iași, is a Romanian public higher-education institution located in Iași, Romania, focused on agricultural, horticultural, animal/food resources engineering, and veterinary medical education. The university operates four faculties (Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal and Food Resources Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine) delivering integrated bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs aligned with European standards, and supports its teaching with research infrastructure including a 3D Advanced Visualization Center, a Center for Innovation in Sustainability, a Regional Advanced Research Center for Emerging Diseases/Zoonoses/Food Safety, an Institute for Agriculture and Environment Research, a veterinary teaching hospital, an equestrian base, and the Ion Ionescu de la Brad publishing house.

The institution is state-owned, supervised by Romania's Ministry of Education, and rebranded in 2021 via Government Decision No. 540 from its prior identity as the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine to broaden its scope into life sciences. Revenue derives from state budget allocations, tuition fees (not publicly disclosed) for domestic and international students, EU-funded research grants (Erasmus+, POSDRU, PEO ECHITATE), and limited commercial services through the veterinary hospital and distance-learning programs. It maintains a Go-to-Motion driven by admission cycles, education fairs, public events (Harvest Days, Garden Fest, Animal Fest), and international recruitment via Erasmus+ (KA131/KA171) and bilateral agreements with partner universities across 32 countries on five continents. Distribution is primarily on-campus instruction augmented by a smartportal.iuls.ro student portal, distance-learning tracks, and continuing-education programs for agricultural professionals.

It is governed by Rector Gerard Jităreanu and a 2024-2029 management team, holds memberships in EUA, AUF, ICA, CASEE, IASTE, RIFEFF, and Agrinatura, and operates as a non-equity-funded public institution with no venture capital or private-equity ownership.

Name

Iasi University of Life Sciences (IULS)

Legal name

Universitatea de Științele Vieții "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" din Iași

Website

https://iuls.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Iasi University of Life Sciences (IULS) is a Romanian public university in Iași offering integrated bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across four faculties: Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal and Food Resources Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine, serving domestic and international students.

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Product category

Higher Education (Agricultural and Life Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG), Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Agricultural education
• Veterinary medicine programs
• Life sciences research
• University degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Iași

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue from tuition fees for various study programs including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees for both Romanian and international students.
2. Research Grants and European Funding: Funding from European research programs including Erasmus+, POSDRU, and other EU-funded projects for research activities and student support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Iasi University of Life Sciences is a public Romanian university that delivers higher education programs (bachelor's, master's, doctoral) and applied research in agriculture, horticulture, animal and food resources engineering, and veterinary medicine. It also provides continuing education, distance learning, international student exchange through Erasmus+, veterinary clinical services through its teaching hospital, and academic publishing.

Product overview

Iasi University of Life Sciences (USV Iasi) is a specialized higher education institution focused on agronomic and veterinary medical education. The university operates as a multi-faculty institution with four main academic faculties (Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal and Food Resources Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine) offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. The university provides a comprehensive ecosystem of educational and research services including research centers (Advanced Visualization Center, Innovation in Sustainability Center, Regional Research Center for Emerging Diseases), a veterinary hospital, publishing house, student dormitories, dining facilities, riding school, and sports facilities. The institution also offers distance learning and continuing education programs through specialized departments, and maintains international collaboration through Erasmus+ programs with partner universities across 5 continents and 32 countries.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Agriculture (Facultatea de Agricultură) Undergraduate and graduate academic programs in agronomy, agricultural engineering, and management in agriculture and rural development, offered to Romanian and international students.
• Faculty of Horticulture (Facultatea de Horticultură) Higher education programs in horticulture, viticulture, landscape architecture, and environmental engineering, offered to students pursuing life sciences degrees.
• Faculty of Animal and Food Resources Engineering (Facultatea de Ingineria Resurselor Animale și Alimentare) Academic programs in animal husbandry, food science, and biotechnology, providing engineering and food science credentials to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Facultatea de Medicină Veterinară) Comprehensive veterinary medical education leading to veterinary medical qualifications, with practical training delivered through the on-campus USV Veterinary Hospital.
• USV Veterinary Hospital (Spitalul Veterinar USV) Clinical veterinary service facility supporting practical training for veterinary medicine students and providing animal care services.
• Ion Ionescu de la Brad Publishing House (Editura Ion Ionescu de la Brad) Academic and scientific publishing service producing university publications for the academic community and researchers.
• Distance Learning and Continuing Education Programs (Department of Permanent Education and Distance Learning) Distance learning degree programs and continuing education/lifelong learning courses for students and working professionals seeking flexible study options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates achieve professional qualifications in engineering or veterinary medicine

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Kingdom of the Netherlands (Embassy and Consulate)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2024Co-organization of International Conference 'Future of Agri-Food Production' bringing together Dutch and Romanian experts, entrepreneurs, and academics to discuss sustainable agriculture
• Romanian GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2021The Romanian Government authorized the university's rebranding from University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine to University of Life Sciences through Government Decision No. 540, published in Official Gazette No. 509 on May 17, 2021
• International Partner Universities (32 countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity maintains collaborative relationships with similar universities across 5 continents and 32 countries through student and professor exchanges, participation in bilateral scientific events, and publication exchanges
• EUA - European University AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership association providing networking, peer learning, and policy development for European universities
• AUF - Agence Universitaire de la FrancophoniemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrancophone university agency supporting French-language higher education and research collaboration
• Erasmus+ Program PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ KA131 (European mobility) and KA171 (non-EU mobility) programs enabling international student and staff exchanges
• ARDIV (Romanian Association for Veterinary Imaging)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for veterinary imaging workshops and continuing education for veterinary students and professionals
• ASIAR - Association of Food Industry Specialists RomaniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organization of Ecotrophelia Romania competition for innovative eco-friendly food products developed by students
• AgrinaturamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean alliance connecting agricultural universities for collaborative research and education in agriculture and life sciences
• Iași City HallmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for community events including Harvest Days festival, with the Mayor of Iași participating in university events

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iuls-on-facebook
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/iasi-university-of-life-sciences

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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