The beginning of higher education in Targoviste dates back to the late Middle Ages, when the first Law School in Wallachia functioned between 1672 and 1678.
The officialisation and institutionalising of higher education in Targoviste is resumed after the Revolution of 1989, when the Technical and Economic University College and subsequently, VALAHIA University of Targoviste are established in 1991 and 1992 respectively, by the Government Act no.288 of 1-st June 1992.
The establishment of this university concords naturally with the conception of developing regional universities very common in European and North American states.
If at the time of its establishment the university comprised two faculties, a university college, fourteen university departements and about 700 students, during this academic year its structure has been diversified harmonionsly in accordance with the social and economic requirements of the work market, so at present VALAHIA University of Targoviste now comprises 8 faculties (long-term courses of 3 or 4 years), 3 university colleges (short-term 3 - year courses), 40 university specialisations, 6 departements (including the University VALAHIA of Targoviste library), postgraduate courses (Master's degree courses), teacher training courses and distance learning courses.
At present, 10 000 students attend all forms of study under the competent guidance of over 400 teachers organised in 24 departments, benefiting from adequate learning facilities.
Apart from didactic and scientific research activities, University VALAHIA of Targoviste comprises centres of lifelong learning catering for the needs of the social and economic community it serves.
Our institution offers adequate social facilities (hostels, canteens, clubs, sportsgrounds) and at present, its own campus is under construction. University VALAHIA of Targoviste is concerned with accomplishing its mission within optimum parameters: quality learning and scientific, research, decent learning and living conditions European academic perspectives.