Petroleum-Gas University of Ploieşti – It was founded in Bucharest in 1948, under the name of Petroleum and Gas Institute. The Institute had, as a main aim, to train the engineers required by the petroleum and gas industry in Romania. The foundation of this institution was mainly based on the history, the tradition and the technical and scientific level of the accomplishments acquired by the petroleum and gas industry in our country. The university has been permanently interested in the strengthening of its international prestige, in increasing student and teaching staff mobility and in supporting recognition of educational programs.