Technical University of Moldova to absorb Cahul State University in €2 million regional upgrade
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4 February 2026 15:30
The Moldovan Government approved the integration of "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" State University of Cahul into the Technical University of Moldova (TUM) during its February 4 session.
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