It is divided into five years' lower secondary school followed either by two years' upper secondary school certified by the Atestat de Studi medii de cultura generala, or by three years' upper secondary school certified by the Diploma de Bacalaureat. There are also several private higher education institutions. The educational system in general, higher education system included. The duration of the study programme varies from two to three years, depending on the field of study.
Courses lead to qualifications at undergraduate degree level.
Full-time courses last for four to six years, depending on the field of study. External courses are available in Engineering, Construction, Economics, Humanities, Agronomy, and Sports. Evening courses are only available in Engineering. These courses require one additional year of study. The diploma awarded after three to four years of study is a Diploma de Doctor.