Hostel no. 2 – completely renovated, modernly furnished and equipped – new home for approximately 250 medical students

Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova inaugurated Hostel no. 2 after overhaul. The event took place on September 30, 2024, in the presence of representatives of the University management, the Student Campus and the future tenants – first and second-year students of Faculty of Medicine no. 1.

In the opening, rector Emil Ceban declared that one of the important objectives included in the University's Development Strategy was the expansion of the technical and material base of the institution. "In recent years we have been focusing our efforts on modernizing the infrastructure of the Student Campus. We are very proud and happy that we were able to renovate this hostel in such a short time. This achievement would not have been possible without the support of those who designed and renovated this hostel, including the help of students, hostel administrators, and university subdivisions. I am sure that from project to project we will accomplish even greater things. We are doing all these renovations for you, dear students, to be able to learn and live in good conditions and become very good specialists for the health system of our country", professor Ceban said.

At the same time, the rector has emphasized that today there is a very serious policy as regards university development, planning, enrollment, financing, research methodologies are changing, and Nicolae Testemitanu University is flexible to make the necessary reforms to align to international standards.

Adriana Cazacu, state secretary of the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova, was also present at the inauguration, emphasizing that investment in infrastructure is a priority for the authority represented by her. "We want the universities to change, and Nicolae Testemitanu University meets all the requirements of the Ministry. Moreover, at meetings with representatives of other universities, we give you as an example, we invite your representatives to share your experience of attracting investments, means of external financing, of bringing more foreign students to the country, etc. You are a benchmark in this regard, and we are very happy that you can achieve these goals. This year we have a basic goal, attracting high school graduates to study in our country, and you achieve this by providing them with the best study conditions. We believe that with such conditions, you will also achieve extraordinary results in education", stressed the education official. 

Gheorghe Buruiana, president of the Association of Medical Students and Residents, appreciated the efforts of the University management in all the actions to improve the quality of life of students and resident doctors, for the renovation of hostels through replanning, the change of the concept of a corridor-type hostel into a hostel with wards, which ensures more comfort to students. “Thanks to the modern and progressive vision of the rector and his team, every student could study in comfort, and this will generate very good results, including the training of outstanding specialists in our country. Thank you for the vision you have for students, that of inviting them to the same table with the administration to discuss all aspects of improving the quality of their life at the University”, specified the representative of the student community.

Livia Terentiev, second-year student at the Faculty of Medicine no. 1, expressed her deep gratitude for the completed project: "The prospect of living in a newly renovated home brings with it excitement and joy. I am sure that this place will offer us not only the necessary comfort, but also an inspirational environment that will help us direct our energy and passion towards studies. This is where we will build friendships, share beautiful experiences, and help each other through tough times. The conditions are excellent and the attention to detail, such as comfortable furniture, modern facilities, reflects a real concern for our well-being. On behalf of all students who will benefit from these innovative conditions, thank you! We are committed to responsibly preserving the integrity of the property". 

Hostel no. 2 has a total area of ​​4071.8 m2, 111 rooms and a capacity of 248 places. Reconstruction of Hostel no. 2 started in September 2023 – a project in which the University invested over 60 million lei, including 2.2 million lei for furniture, financial resources that were allocated from the institution's budget.

Large-scale works were carried out inside, through the replanning of the corridor type into apartments with 2, 3 and 4 rooms, provided with bathrooms and kitchens. All rooms have been equipped with new furniture and mattresses. The building was also equipped with two panoramic elevators. A group study room, a reading room, a laundry room and clothes drying room have also been set up. At the same time, the Center for pre-university studies and language training is located on the ground floor. 

It should be mentioned that in the last two years Nicolae Testemitanu University has rebuilt two hostels for students. Hostel no. 3, where usually dental and pharmacist students are accommodated, will be overhauled next.