The oldest and most prestigious technical university in Romania; one of the largest universities in SE Europe and the largest engineering school in Romania. Founded in 1818 by Gheorghe Lazăr, it has a rich history evolving through various names and structures, currently known as Universitatea Națională de Știință și Tehnologie Politehnica București. It offers a wide range of engineering faculties and is a key institution for technical education and research in Romania.