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The activity of early education institutions in 2023

NEWThe activity of early education institutions in 2023

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2023, compared to the previous year: 1479 early education institutions activated; the number of children enrolled in early education institutions decreased by 3.8 thousand children (or by 2.8%).

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Activity of the primary and general secondary education institutions, beginning of the study year 2023/24

Activity of the primary and general secondary education institutions, beginning of the study year 2023/24

​​​​​​​The National Bureau of Statistics informs at the beginning of 2023/24 study year were active 1201 institutions of primary and general secondary education, inclusive: 87 primary schools, 761 gymnasiums, 344 lyceums, 7 schools for children with mental or physical handicap and 2 evening schools.

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The activity of higher educational institutions in the 2023/24 study year

The activity of higher educational institutions in the 2023/24 study year

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the 2023/24 study year: the network of higher education institutions consists of 21 units; at the beginning of the study year, 56.5 thousand persons were enrolled in higher education institutions, of which 42.1 thousand in the first cycle – Licence’s degree, 9.5 thousand in the second cycle – Master’s degree and 4.9 thousand for integrated higher education.

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Activity of technical vocational institutions in academic year 2023/24

Activity of technical vocational institutions in academic year 2023/24

National Bureau of Statistics informs that at the beginning of 2023/24 study year the number of pupils study in technical vocational institutions was 46.1 thousand students, of which 27.1 thousand – budget financing.

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Doctoral and postdoctoral activity in 2022

Doctoral and postdoctoral activity in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2022, PhD studies (cycle III) took place in 21 doctoral schools (with 5 units less than in 2021), organized in 13 higher education institutions, some of which formed consortia, national and international partnerships with other higher education institutions and scientific research institutions. 

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Research and development activity in 2022

Research and development activity in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2022, research and development activity was carried out in 67 units, including 39 research institutes and centers, 18 higher education institutions and 10 – other types of units.

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The activity of early education institutions in 2022

The activity of early education institutions in 2022

National Bureau of Statistics informs that the number of 1479 of active early education institutions, including 809 - nursery schools, 563 kindergartens, 89 school-kindergartens, 16 community centers and 2 nurseries was registered in the country by the end of 2022 year.

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Activity of the primary and general secondary education institutions, beginning of the study year 2022/23

Activity of the primary and general secondary education institutions, beginning of the study year 2022/23

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that at the beginning of 2022/23 study year. In the 2022/23 study year, were active 1218 primary and general secondary education institutions, inclusive: 92 primary schools, 781 gymnasiums, 336 lyceums, 7 schools for children with mental or physical disability, 2 schools evening education.

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The activity of higher education institutions in the academic year 2022/23

The activity of higher education institutions in the academic year 2022/23

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, at the beginning of the 2022/23 academic year, there were 56,7 thousand students in higher education and decreased by 4,8% compared to the previous academic year. Of the total number of students, 62,7% were enrolled in full-time programmes, and 37,3% in part-time.

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Activity of technical vocational institutions in academic year 2022/23

Activity of technical vocational institutions in academic year 2022/23

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, at the beginning of the academic year 2022/23, the number of pupils study in technical vocational institutions was 46,0 thousand students, of which 12,8 thou. - in centers of excellence, 20,0 thou. - in colleges and 13,2 thou. students each in vocational schools. 

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Doctoral and postdoctoral activity in 2021

Doctoral and postdoctoral activity in 2021

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2021, PhD studies, cycle III, took place in 26 doctoral schools, with 13 units less than in 2020, organized in 16 higher education institutions, some of which formed consortia, national and international partnerships with other higher education institutions and scientific research institutions.

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Research and development activity in 2021

Research and development activity in 2021

The National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in 2021, the research and development activity was conducted in 67 units, including 38 institutes and research centers, 19 higher education institutions and 10 - other types of units. From the total number of units with research and development activity, 51 units (or 76,1%) have the form of state ownership.

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The activity of early education institutions in 2021

The activity of early education institutions in 2021

The number of 1483 of active early education institutions, including 811 - nursery schools, 566 kindergartens, 88 school-kindergartens, 16 community centers and 2 nurseries was registered in the country by the end of 2021 year.

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Activity of the primary and general secondary education institutions, beginning of the academic year 2021/22

Activity of the primary and general secondary education institutions, beginning of the academic year 2021/22

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the academic year 2021/22, primary and general secondary education is provided in 99 primary schools, 786 secondary schools, 338 high schools and 8 schools for children with intelectual or physical disabilities.

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The activity of higher education institutions in the academic year 2021/22

The activity of higher education institutions in the academic year 2021/22

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the academic year 2021/22, the higher education institutions network have a total of 24 units including 16 state and 8 non-state institutions. Most of them, mainly 20 units are located in Chişinău municipality and 1 unit each in Balţi, Cahul, Comrat and Taraclia.

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Activity of technical vocational institutions in academic year 2021/22

Activity of technical vocational institutions in academic year 2021/22

In academic year 2021/22, the number of vocational technical education institutions was 91 units, including 13 centers of excellence, 36 colleges and 42 vocational schools. At the beginning of the academic year 2021/22, the number of pupils study in technical vocational institutions was 46,0 thousand students, of which 12,7 thou. - in centers of excellence, 19,4 thou. - in colleges and 13,9 thou. students each in vocational schools .

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Doctoral and postdoctoral activity in 2020

Doctoral and postdoctoral activity in 2020

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2020, PhD studies (cycle III) took place in 39 doctoral schools, organized in 16 higher education institutions, some of which formed consortia, national and international partnerships with other higher education institutions and scientific research institutions.

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Research and development activity in 2020

Research and development activity in 2020

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the research and development activity in 2020 was conducted in 61 units, of which 39 institutes and/or research centres, 15 higher education institutions and 7 - other types of units. From the total number of units, 48 units or 78,7% are in state ownership.

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The activity of early education institutions in 2020

The activity of early education institutions in 2020

The number of 1485 of active early education institutions, including 808 - nursery schools, 568 kindergartens, 90 school-kindergartens, 17 community centers and 2 nurseries was registered in the country by the end of 2020 year.

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Activity of the primary and general secondary education institutions, beginning of the academic year 2020/21

Activity of the primary and general secondary education institutions, beginning of the academic year 2020/21

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the academic year 2020/21, primary and general secondary education is provided in 106 primary schools, 787 secondary schools, 338 high schools and 10 schools for children with intelectual or physical disabilities. Out of the total of 1241 general primary and secondary education institutions, 98,1% belong to the public sector and 74,5% operate in rural areas.

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The activity of higher education institutions in the academic year 2020/21

The activity of higher education institutions in the academic year 2020/21

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the academic year 2020/21, the higher education institutions network have a total of 24 units including 16 state and 8 non-state institutions. Most of them, mainly 20 units are located in Chişinău municipality and 1 unit each in Balţi, Cahul, Comrat and Taraclia.

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Activity of technical vocational institutions in academic year 2020/21

Activity of technical vocational institutions in academic year 2020/21

In academic year 2020/21, the number of vocational technical education institutions was 91 units, including 13 centers of excellence, 36 colleges and 42 vocational schools. At the beginning of the academic year 2020/21, the number of pupils study in technical vocational institutions was 44,9 thousand students, of which 12,6 thou. - in centers of excellence, 18,4 thou. students each in vocational schools and 13,9 thou. - in colleges.

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Doctoral and postdoctoral activity in 2019

Doctoral and postdoctoral activity in 2019

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2019, PhD studies took place in 42 doctoral schools, organized in 18 higher education institutions, some of which formed consortia, national and international partnerships with other higher education institutions and scientific research institutions. At the same time, besides the doctorate, which is considered the III-rd cycle of higher education, there is also the postgraduate doctorate which is in the process of liquidation and that are carried out both in higher education institutions and in the scientific research institutions.

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Research and development activity in 2019

Research and development activity in 2019

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the research and development activity in 2019 was conducted in 63 units, of which 40 institutes and/or research centres, 16 higher education institutions and 7 - other types of units. From the total number of units, 50 units or 80% are in state ownership.

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The activity of early education institutions in 2019

The activity of early education institutions in 2019

The number of 1486 of active early education institutions, including 829 - nursery schools, 543 kindergartens, 89 school-kindergartens, 23 community centers and 2 nurseries was registered in the country by the end of 2019 year. By destination, 3 types of institutions were distinguished: 1474 - with general destination, 5 - sanatorials and 7 - with special destinations.

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Activity of the primary and general secondary education institutions, beginning of the academic year 2019/20

Activity of the primary and general secondary education institutions, beginning of the academic year 2019/20

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, in the academic year 2019/20, primary and general secondary education is provided in 1226 units, including 103 primary schools, 762 secondary schools, 348 high schools and 13 schools for children with intelectual or physical disabilities. In addition, in the country there are 29 branches of gyms and high schools.

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The activity of higher education institutions in the academic year 2019/20

The activity of higher education institutions in the academic year 2019/20

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the higher education institutions network have a total of 27 units including 18 state and 9 non-state institutions. Most of them, mainly 23 units are located in Chişinău municipality and 1 unit each in Balţi, Cahul, Comrat and Taraclia.

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Activity of technical vocational institutions in academic year 2019/20

Activity of technical vocational institutions in academic year 2019/20

At the beginning of the academic year 2019/20, the number of vocational technical education institutions was 91 units, including 13 centers of excellence, 36 colleges and 42 vocational schools. 43,6 thou. pupils study in technical vocational institutions, of which 12,4 thou. - in centers of excellence and 17,7 thou. pupils each in vocational schools and 13,5 thou. - in colleges. The educational and training activity of technical vocational education is ensured by 3,9 pedagogical staff.

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Doctoral and postdoctoral activity in 2018

Doctoral and postdoctoral activity in 2018

National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2018, PhD studies (cycle III) took place in 46 doctoral schools, organized in 19 higher education institutions. In 2018, the total number of PhD students was 1569 persons of which 98% (1540 persons) attended doctoral degree programs (cycle III).

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Research and development activity in 2018

Research and development activity in 2018

National Bureau of Statistics informs that, the research and development activity in 2018 was conducted in 64 units, of which 40 institutes and/or research centres, 17 higher education institutions and 7 - other types of units.From the total number of units, 51 units or 80% are in state ownership.

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