Introduction to Kamchatka State University

Kamchatka State University is the easternmost university in the Russian Federation. It is located in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatka and offers multi-disciplinary education courses.

Overview

The school has three colleges: the College of Natural and Technical Sciences, the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the College of Psychology and Education. It has 1,755 students, of which 2% are foreign students.

History and Establishment

The school was established in 1958. It was formerly the Kamchatka State Teacher Training College. In 2000, it was renamed the Kamchatka State Teacher Training University. In 2005, it was awarded the status of a classical university and changed to its current name in 2006.

School Strength

Faculty: It has 1,000 full-time employees and a teacher-student ratio of 4:1.

Teaching Facilities: It is equipped with modern teaching facilities and a library with a rich collection of books, etc., providing students with practical operation opportunities and learning and research resources.

Teaching Achievements: It has cultivated many outstanding talents, and its graduates have performed well in Russia and internationally, contributing to the development of various fields.

Nature of the institution

Public research university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on student-centeredness, advocating students' independent learning, cultivating creative thinking and innovation ability, and is also committed to promoting open online courses and MOOCs, so that more people can benefit from high-quality educational resources.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: International Comprehensive Research Laboratory of Extreme Phenomena in Kamchatka, Youth Laboratory for Dynamic Research of Artificial Ecosystems, and Laboratory for Regional Problems Research of Education System in Kamchatka Krai.

Key disciplines: Some directions of geology, linguistics, biology, applied mathematics and informatics, and management are key disciplines of the school, such as "Volcanology and Seismology", "Ethnolinguistics", "Biodiversity and Biological Resources", "Management in Tourism and Services", etc.

Faculty

There are the School of Natural and Technical Sciences, the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the School of Psychology and Education.

Ranking

In the 2024 ranking, the school ranks 10134th in the world, 2391st in Europe, 348th in Russia, and 1st in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatka.

Expenses

The tuition fee for the preparatory course is about 1500-2000 USD/year, undergraduate courses are about 2000-3000 USD/year, and master's courses are about 2500-3500 USD/year.

Campus Environment

The campus is located in the city, surrounded by beautiful natural environment. The campus is equipped with student dormitories, canteens, gyms and other facilities, providing students with good learning and living conditions.