Future professions gain popularity among youth; universities invest in modern labs and equipment
Professions of the future, such as Informatics, Biotechnology, Robotics, Cybersecurity, and Smart Agriculture, are becoming increasingly popular among young people. Universities are investing in modernizing laboratories, updating equipment, and digitizing curricula to better prepare students for the job market. Those who choose these fields report no trouble finding employment.
Modernizing the curriculum, laboratories, and equipment is a priority for the Technical University of Moldova. This initiative comes as more students are choosing future-oriented professions such as Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Robotics, and Smart Agriculture, according to the university's rector, Viorel Bostan, in an interview with Radio Moldova.
Students are encouraged to participate in internships and various programs to facilitate their integration into the labor market, Bostan stated.
“We choose equipment that incorporates modern, emerging, or essential technologies. We have acquired a high-performance computing center to develop applications based on artificial intelligence. We are striving for as much integration as possible with industry and are working to invite professionals to give courses or supervise research projects,” the rector explained.
At the State University of Moldova, several digital communication programs are designed to prepare students for careers in science, technology, and the creative industries, according to the institution's rector, Otilia Dandara.
“We offer programs in Multimedia Production and Game Design, which attract many students. Our university provides two distinct paths for professional training: one focused on programming skills and the other on engineering aspects, specifically computer structure,” Otilia Dandara said.
Young people in the Republic of Moldova pursuing future-oriented professions report no difficulty finding jobs. This success is attributed to the practical experience they gained during their university studies, which helped them develop essential professional skills.
One student said, “I study Renewable Energy, which is a promising field. I received a lot of hands-on experience in newly renovated laboratories.”
Another added, “I integrated very easily into the workforce because of my work experience and education.”
A third student expressed their aspirations, saying, “I want to go to university to study Food Engineering. This field offers many opportunities, and I don’t believe I will have any trouble finding a job.”
According to official data, engineering is projected to be one of the most sought-after fields in 2025, with more than 10 candidates competing for each available state-funded place.
We remind you the ongoing "Learn in Moldova" campaign, which aims to ensure that by 2028-2029, seven out of ten lyceum graduates will choose to continue their studies at higher education institutions in the Republic of Moldova.
