National Research Irkutsk State Technical University Introduction

Irkutsk National Research Technical University is a leading institution of higher education and research in eastern Siberia, Russia, offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a variety of disciplines, with a focus on education and research in the field of engineering and technology.

Overview

Student size: The school currently has 18,451 students, including 1,300 full-time foreign students.

Faculty: 980 academic staff.

History and establishment time

The school's history can be traced back to the Irkutsk Mining School, which was established in 1893. In 1918, the school was transformed into the Secondary Mining College, and in 1920 it was renamed the Irkutsk Polytechnic Institute. After several reorganizations and name changes, the Mining and Metallurgical Institute was renamed the Polytechnic Institute in 1960, and it was awarded university status in 1994, educational institution accreditation in 1997, state accreditation in 1998, and was named on May 20, 2010. "National Research University".

School Strength

Teaching Achievements: As one of the key universities in Russia, it has trained a large number of outstanding engineering and technical talents, and has provided many professional talents for the engineering and technical fields in Russia and the world. The high employability of its graduates has also been widely recognized.

Scientific Research Strength: The school has 121 modern scientific research laboratories, and conducts scientific research in the fields of nanotechnology, aviation and mechanical engineering, energy, mining and oil and gas engineering, chemical technology, civil engineering, etc., and actively promotes the transformation of results. In addition, the school has participated in 8 technology platforms created by the Russian Federation, and 16 state-owned companies have invited the school to participate in their innovation and development plans.

International Cooperation: 50 from different countries It cooperates with many universities and organizations to carry out joint academic courses, student exchange programs and scientific research cooperation. Its strategic partners include large international companies such as Huawei, Samsung and Alibaba, providing students with broad international exchange and internship opportunities.

Institutional nature

Public non-profit university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing high-quality, affordable modern education, cultivating a new generation of graduates who can apply their knowledge to science, business and entrepreneurship through the development of science and technology education, focusing on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative thinking, and emphasizing the embodiment of sustainable development concepts in education.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has scientific research platforms such as the Baikal Nanotechnology Center and the Irkutsk Research Center, which provide important support for scientific research.

Key disciplines: Covering multiple engineering and technical fields such as non-ferrous metal metallurgy, thermal and electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical technology, computer physics, applied mathematics and information technology, oil and gas engineering, and applied geology, some of which are in a leading position in Russia.

Department

The school has the Siberian Institute of Geosciences, the Baikal Institute of BRICS, the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Transportation of Aviation Construction, the Institute of Architecture, Construction and Design, and the Institute of High-tech, etc. 14 Colleges, as well as several branches, secondary vocational education departments, scientific research and education centers and institutions, etc.

Ranking

Ranked 301-350 in the 2022 QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia.

Ranked 1201-1500 in the 2022 World University Rankings and 1001+ in the Engineering Subject Rankings.

Ranked 57th in the 2022 Forbes Russian University Rankings and 47th in the Interfax Russian University Rankings.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees for local students start at US$30 per year, and for foreign students start at US$2,500 per year.

Accommodation fees: The school has 19 dormitories with a total of 4,000 beds. The fees depend on the specific dormitory conditions.

Living expenses: About 20,000-25,000 per month Ruble.

Campus

Teaching facilities: The school has a scientific library with a rich collection of books, covering educational materials in various scientific fields as well as classic and contemporary literary works. In addition, the school also has a number of modern laboratories and computer centers, etc., which provide good conditions for students' study and research.

Living facilities: The school's dormitories, canteens and other living facilities are all available. The city of Irkutsk around the campus has a complete entertainment infrastructure, which provides a wealth of choices for students' extracurricular life.

Sports and cultural facilities: The school is equipped with sports facilities for students to exercise and carry out various sports activities to enrich students' campus life.