The Technical University of Moldova (TUM) is the only higher technical educational institution in Moldova accredited by the state. Since its foundation in 1964 it has trained more than 66600 engineers and economists.
TUM comprises 10 faculties: "Energetics", "Engineering and Management in Machine Building", "Mechanic Engineering and Transports", "Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics", "Engineering and Management in Electronics and Telecommunications", "Technology and Management in Food Industry", "Textile Industry", "Cadastre, Geodesy and Constructions", "Urbanism and Architecture", "Economic Engineering and Business". Within the Faculty of Engineering and Management in Machine Building there is the Technical College. There are also other 9 technical colleges affiliated to TUM.