Comrat State University

Overview

Comrat State University is the principal higher education institution in Moldova’s Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, established in 1991. Based in the regional capital of Comrat, the university serves as a key educational and cultural hub for the Gagauz people, while also welcoming students from across Moldova. It offers a distinctive mix of academic programs, combining local cultural studies with modern, career-oriented disciplines.

As the only university in southern Moldova, Comrat State University supports regional development by training teachers, agricultural specialists, and public administrators. Instruction is delivered in three languages – Gagauz, Russian, and Romanian – reflecting the multicultural character of the region. If you are comparing study options in Moldova, you may also want to review Moldova State University and Technical University of Moldova for a broader range of programs and campuses.

2. General Information

Name	Comrat State University (Комратский Государственный Университет)
Established	1991
Type	Public University
Location	Comrat, Gagauzia, Moldova
Website	www.kdu.md

3. Fee Structure

Program	Tuition Fee (Annual)
Bachelor’s Programs	8,000-12,000 MDL
Master’s Programs	10,000-15,000 MDL
Gagauz Philology	7,500 MDL
Agricultural Economics	9,000 MDL
Public Administration	11,000 MDL

Note: Tuition can vary by faculty, form of study, and the specific specialization within a program. For the latest figures for your chosen track, check the university’s official website and the admission materials published for the current academic year.

4. Academic Programs

Faculty of Gagauz Philology and History
Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology
Faculty of Economics and Law
Faculty of Agricultural Technology
Faculty of National Culture and Arts
Center for Gagauz Studies and Turkology
Professional Training Programs

If you are specifically interested in pedagogy and teacher education, it can be helpful to compare related training pathways with Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University, while students focused on public sector careers may also look at programs offered by other major Moldovan institutions such as Free International University of Moldova.

5. Facilities

Regional studies research center
Agricultural experimental station
Multilingual library with Gagauz literature collection
Computer labs with internet access
Student cultural center
Sports facilities
University publishing house

Beyond classroom learning, the university’s research and cultural facilities are designed to support applied learning in regional studies and community-oriented academic work. Students who prefer science and technology-focused infrastructure may also explore Technical University of Moldova to see how engineering and technical labs are organized in a different faculty structure.

6. Accommodation

The university provides affordable dormitory accommodation primarily for students from rural areas of Gagauzia and international students. The residence halls are intended to create a supportive environment for cultural exchange and academic collaboration.

Shared rooms (2-3 students)
Common kitchens on each floor
Study rooms with reference materials
24-hour security
Laundry facilities
Walking distance to campus

7. Contact Information

Email: rectorat@kdu.md
Phone: +373 298 2-22-41
Address: 17 Galatan Street, MD-3800, Comrat, Moldova