University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest

What University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest does

The University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (USAMV București) is a public higher education institution headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, founded in 1852 and operating continuously for over 174 years. The university delivers education through seven faculties — Agriculture, Horticulture, Engineering and Management of Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine, Land Improvements and Environmental Engineering, Biotechnologies, and Management and Rural Development — offering approximately 33 bachelor's programs (Licență), 36 master's programs (including 5 in English), and 7 doctoral domains to roughly 12,000 enrolled students. The institution holds EAEVE accreditation for its Veterinary Medicine faculty and ARACIS accreditation across all programs, enabling worldwide recognition of veterinary degrees and operating the most modern university veterinary emergency hospital in Romania.

Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model: (1) Romanian Ministry of Education budget allocations funding state-subsidized student places (433 bachelor's and 926 master's for 2026-2027); (2) tuition fees from 589 self-funded bachelor's and 945 self-funded master's places; (3) research grants from EU projects, Erasmus+, and competitive programs; and (4) international mobility fees under 240+ bilateral agreements. The 38-hectare central Bucharest campus houses specialized research infrastructure including QLab (agri-food quality, 10 years of operation), AGROBIOLIFE Technology Transfer Center, the new CERSUS Excellence Center for water management and circular bioeconomy, teaching and research stations at Pietroasa-Istrița (viticulture and winemaking) and Moara Domnească (agriculture), plus a botanical garden and modern veterinary hospital.

The university's go-to-market centers on a centralized online admission platform (admitere.usamv.ro), the annual Caravana USAMV outreach program visiting 10 Romanian cities, multilingual digital presence (Romanian, English, French), and targeted international recruitment through Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements. Recent strategic moves include the 2026 RODIM digital horticulture modernization project via AGROHUB USAMV, a Belt and Road partnership with Shanghai Municipal Government, a satellite bachelor's program planned for Râmnicu Sărat in 2027-2028, and the launch of the USAMV Jobs employment platform connecting students with profile companies.

Name

University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest

Legal name

Universitatea de Științe Agronomice și Medicină Veterinară din București

Website

https://usamv.ro

Company type

Public

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (USAMV) is a public Romanian university founded in 1852, delivering bachelor's through doctoral programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, biotechnologies, horticulture, and environmental engineering to approximately 12,000 students across seven faculties.

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Product category

Higher Education - Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Agronomic higher education
• Veterinary medicine programs
• Agricultural biotechnology research
• Rural development studies
• Doctoral agricultural sciences

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucharest

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Funding: State-funded student places financed by the Romanian Ministry of Education, covering tuition for qualifying students based on admission rankings.
2. Tuition Fees: Self-funded student places where tuition fees are charged. For 2026 admission: 589 tuition places for bachelor's programs, 945 for master's programs.
3. Research Grants and Projects: Funding from national and international research programs including EU projects, Erasmus+, and competitive research grants for various agricultural and biotechnology research initiatives.
4. International Programs and Mobility: Revenue from international student programs, double degree agreements, and mobility fees. Over 240 international partnerships support student and faculty exchanges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

USAMV București delivers higher education and applied research through 7 faculties, offering 31 undergraduate programs, 33 master's programs, and 7 doctoral domains in agronomy, horticulture, veterinary medicine, biotechnologies, animal production engineering, environmental engineering, and rural development. The university supplements teaching with research centers (QLab, AGROBIOLIFE, CERSUS, AGROHUB), a modern university veterinary hospital, teaching and research stations, and digital platforms for admissions, careers, and student services.

Product overview

University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (USAMV București) is a higher education institution with over 170 years of tradition offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The university operates through 7 faculties providing 33 undergraduate programs (Licență), 36 master's programs (including 5 in English), and 7 doctoral domains. The product portfolio includes core educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, animal production engineering, veterinary medicine, environmental engineering, biotechnologies, and rural management. Supporting products include research centers (QLab, AGROBIOLIFE, AGROHUB), specialized facilities (veterinary hospital, teaching farms, botanical garden), digital platforms (online admission, USAMV Jobs), international mobility programs (Erasmus+), student competitions (Agronomiada), academic conferences (Agriculture for Life), and career counseling services. The institution also offers non-university tertiary education and teaching staff training programs, positioning itself as a comprehensive educational ecosystem for agricultural and life sciences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AGROHUB USAMV: Innovation and technology transfer hub associated with the university for agricultural modernization projects.
• OneHealth Student Conference
• Agriculture for Life, Life for Agriculture
• Agronomiada
• Zilele Horticulturii Bucureștene

Products and services

• USAMV București - Bachelor's Programs (Licență) 33 undergraduate degree programs across 7 faculties including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Production Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Land Improvement and Environmental Engineering, Biotechnologies, and Rural Management and Development. Programs include 2 in English and 1 in French, plus 1 dual education program. Admission is based on Baccalaureate scores (70%) and subject-specific exam grades (30%).
• USAMV București - Master's Programs (Master) 36 master's degree programs across 7 faculties, with 5 programs offered in English. Covers specialties in agriculture, biotechnology, food safety, environmental protection, and rural development. Admission is based on bachelor's grades (90%) and a written essay (10%).
• Doctoral Studies 7 doctoral domains offered across the university's faculties, providing advanced research opportunities in agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, and related fields with supervision from faculty PhD advisors.
• QLab Research Center Research Center for the Study of Quality of Agro-food Products (QLab), dedicated to research excellence in agrifood quality with 10 years of operation. Offers advanced analysis and testing services for the food industry and academic research.
• AGROBIOLIFE Technological Transfer Center Technological transfer center focused on agricultural biotechnology, facilitating the transfer of scientific results to practical applications in agriculture and food industry.
• AGROHUB USAMV Innovation hub supporting the modernization of the horticultural sector through digital technology integration, partnering with industry associations to launch projects such as RODIM for the digitalization of Romanian horticulture.
• University Veterinary Hospital The most modern university veterinary emergency hospital in Romania, providing practical training for veterinary medicine students with professional interaction from day one. Holds EAEVE accreditation enabling worldwide recognition of degrees.
• Teaching and Research Stations Agricultural Research Station Moara Domnească and Viticulture and Winemaking Research Station Pietroasa-Istrița, providing practical training facilities for students in agronomy, animal production, and viticulture.
• Erasmus+ Mobility Program Student and staff exchange program enabling studies and practical training at partner universities worldwide, including Erasmus+, AUF, and DAAD opportunities, supported by 240+ international bilateral agreements.
• Career Counseling and Guidance Center Dedicated center offering career counseling, psychological counseling, entrepreneurial guidance, professional development courses, and digital skills training for students.
• USAMV Jobs Platform Online platform facilitating access to jobs and internship programs with profile companies, helping students build professional experience during their studies.
• Online Admission Platform Digital platform for online undergraduate and master's program applications, allowing candidates to create accounts, upload documents, and complete enrollment.
• Biotechnology (English) Bachelor's Program English-language biotechnology program preparing engineers with solid knowledge in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, genetic engineering, cellular and molecular biology, and enzymology.
• Agricultural Biotechnologies Program Bachelor's program focused on biotechnological methods for developing new plant varieties with improved characteristics, using biotechnological products for disease and pest control.
• Medical-Veterinary Biotechnologies Program Program training engineers in biotechnology with solid knowledge in biochemistry, microbiology, animal physiology, genetics, and genetic engineering for veterinary applications.
• Biotechnologies for Food Industry Program Program training engineers in biotechnology with knowledge in food chemistry and biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, and genetic engineering for the food industry.
• Environmental Protection Biotechnologies Master's Program Master's program training specialists to identify, prevent, eliminate or mitigate negative effects caused by human activity through new biotechnological methods.
• Biotechnology and Food Safety Master's Program Program training specialists to identify risks and apply preventive measures in safe food production, educating all factors in the food chain including consumers.
• Pharmaceutical Industry Biotechnologies Master's Program Program where graduates gain knowledge for obtaining biologically active products, designing, analyzing, and formulating innovative medicines for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship Master's Program Program connecting biotechnology science with the entrepreneurial environment, addressing the European priority of developing entrepreneurial culture to reduce youth unemployment.
• Applied Biotechnologies in Forensics Master's Program Master's program for students wishing to deepen knowledge in criminal investigation and forensics, covering DNA analysis, toxicology, forensic expertise, and food fraud.
• Botanical Garden 'I. Todor' Botanical garden operated by the Faculty of Horticulture, used for education and research in plant sciences and urban greening.
• Eugen Ionescu Fellowship Program Francophone researcher fellowship program hosted by USAMV București in partnership with AUF, with over 1,500 researchers having benefited from the program across 19 editions.
• Non-University Tertiary College (Colegiul Terțiar Non-Universitar) Non-university tertiary education program providing shorter-cycle post-secondary education and training in agricultural and related disciplines.
• Department for Teaching Staff Training (DPPD) Department providing pedagogical training, certification, and continuous professional development for current and future teaching staff in agricultural and related disciplines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% graduate employment rate for Faculty of Biotechnologies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Asociația REVINOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2026Partnership through AGROHUB USAMV launching the RODIM project dedicated to modernizing Romania's horticultural sector through digital technology integration. REVINO association collaborates with USAMV to support farmers, producers, and agricultural cooperatives.
• Shanghai Municipal Government (Republic of Popular China)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Academic cooperation visit exploring Belt and Road Initiative collaboration including faculty and student mobility, joint training, collaborative research, shared laboratories, and technology transfer. Delegation led by Deputy Secretary Zhu Zhongming with representatives from Education, Agriculture, and Foreign Affairs departments.
• Primăria Râmnicu SăratflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Partnership to establish bachelor's program in Engineering and Management in Agriculture and Rural Development at Râmnicu Sărat from 2027-2028. Supported by Consiliul Județean Buzău and Inspectoratul Școlar Județean Buzău, bringing higher education to regional communities.
• Erasmus+ ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean mobility program enabling student and staff exchanges with partner universities. USAMV maintains 240+ international bilateral agreements across Europe and beyond for study abroad and research collaboration.
• AUF - Agence Universitaire de la FrancophoniecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrancophone university network partnership hosting the Eugen Ionescu Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The 19th edition ceremony was hosted by USAMV, with over 1,500 researchers having benefited from the program.
• European University Association (EUA)minorOthersMembership in EUA representing European universities. USAMV consolidates its international presence as a member of this leading European higher education association.
• EAEVE - European Association of Establishments for Veterinary EducationcoreOthersEAEVE accreditation enables worldwide recognition of veterinary medicine degrees. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine maintains EAEVE accreditation and operates the most modern university veterinary emergency hospital in Romania.
• ICA - Association for European Life Science UniversitiesminorOthersMembership in ICA network connecting European life science universities for academic collaboration and research partnerships.
• EUFRIN - European Fruit Research Institute NetworkminorOthersMembership in European fruit research network for horticultural sciences collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Agricultural University of Athens: Greek agricultural university with similar faculty structure covering agriculture, food science, and biotechnology. Regional Mediterranean peer competing for similar student and faculty talent.
• Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE): Hungarian agricultural university formed from the merger of multiple predecessor institutions, offering similar agricultural, horticulture, and environmental programs. Operates as a regional competitor for Central European students.
• Czech University of Life Sciences Prague: Central European agricultural university with comparable faculty structure and applied research focus. Operates as a regional peer in similar agricultural and life sciences disciplines across Central Europe.
• Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW): Poland's largest agricultural university with comprehensive programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, and environmental engineering. Comparable Central European peer with similar faculty structure.
• University of Novi Sad - Faculty of Agriculture: Serbian agricultural faculty within the University of Novi Sad, operating in the same regional ecosystem with comparable programs in agronomy, animal husbandry, and food technology.
• Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - School of Agriculture: Greek university with a long-established agriculture school offering programs in agronomy, forestry, and environmental sciences. Comparable as a broader regional peer serving similar agricultural sciences disciplines.

Broad incumbents

• Wageningen University & Research: World-leading agricultural and life sciences research university. As a broad incumbent, it sets the global standard for agricultural research output and competes for top international faculty, students, and EU research funding.
• University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU): Austrian life sciences university with comprehensive agricultural, biotechnology, and environmental programs. Comparable as a Western European peer serving similar disciplines with stronger international brand recognition.

Direct peers

• University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Third major Romanian agricultural and veterinary university, offering direct competition for students, faculty, and government funding. Operates similar faculties in agriculture, horticulture, veterinary medicine, and food science.
• University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași: Romania's other major agricultural and veterinary medicine university with a similar portfolio of faculties, research centers, and degree programs. Directly comparable as a Romanian peer institution serving the same student segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/usamv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/universitatea-de-%C8%99tiin%C8%9Be-agronomice-%C8%99i-medicin%C4%83-veterinar%C4%83-din-bucure%C8%99ti
• Instagraminstagram.com/usamv_buc
• TikToktiktok.com/@usamvbucuresti

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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