Introduction to Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University

The Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University is one of the important higher education, scientific research and cultural centers in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia. It was founded in 1917 and has a history of more than 100 years. It has trained many professionals in the fields of engineering technology, natural sciences, etc., and has made important contributions to the development of industry and technology in Russia.

Overview

Student size: The school has a total of about 11,000 students.

Faculty: It has 1,031 research and teaching staff, including 2 corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 177 doctors of science, and 559 associate doctors of science.

History

The history of the school can be traced back to the Warsaw Institute of Technology of Tsar Nicholas II, which was established in 1898. Due to the First World War, the institute moved to Nizhny Novgorod in 1915 and was renamed Nizhny Novgorod Polytechnic University. In 1918, it was merged into Nizhny Novgorod State University. In 1930, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Chemical Technology were separated from Nizhny Novgorod State University, and new faculties were created. In 1992, the school was renamed Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University in memory of the famous alumnus engineer Rostislav Alexeev.

School Strength

Teaching Achievements: The school provides a multi-level education syllabus of bachelor, expert, master, associate doctor, doctor, etc., covering 4 educational fields such as social sciences, humanities, mathematics and natural sciences, engineering and technology, 75 learning fields, 35 bachelor's degree professional fields and 32 master's degree professional fields, and has trained a large number of professionals who meet the needs of social development.

Scientific Research Strength: The school has 30 research laboratories and research and education centers, 19 scientific schools, 13 thesis defense committees, and 15 industrial teaching and research departments. The annual R&D volume exceeds 1 billion rubles, and there are more than 3,500 scientific publications and articles each year. It has also established 10 small innovative enterprises and 23 industrial science laboratories, and carried out in-depth research in multiple disciplines. A series of scientific research results have been achieved, and the transformation and application of scientific research results are actively promoted.

International Cooperation: The school has cooperated with 40 The university has cooperated with universities, enterprises and scientific research organizations in many countries, actively expanded international cooperation and exchange projects, provided students with abundant overseas learning and exchange opportunities, and enhanced the international influence of the school.

Nature of the institution

Public technical university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, emphasize the close integration of education with industrial production and social needs, and is committed to providing students with high-quality education so that students can quickly adapt to their jobs after graduation and contribute to the development of industry and science and technology in Russia.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has several key laboratories, covering multiple disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, materials science, chemical technology, etc., providing advanced experimental equipment and research platforms for scientific research and teaching in related disciplines.

Key disciplines: Applied mathematics and computer science, electrical engineering, metallurgy, applied mechanics, mechanical technology and equipment, chemical technology and biotechnology, petroleum and natural gas engineering and other disciplines are the school's key disciplines. These disciplines have achieved remarkable results in teaching, scientific research and talent training, and have a high academic status and influence in Russia and internationally.

Faculty

The school has 7 colleges, including the School of Engineering, the School of Mathematics, the School of Physics, the School of Chemistry, the School of Biology, the School of Foreign Languages, the School of Social Sciences, etc., covering multiple disciplines such as natural sciences, engineering technology, humanities and social sciences.

Ranking

In the QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia rankings, the school ranks 351-400 (2022).

Expenses

The tuition fees for different majors and degree levels of the school are different. The tuition fees for international students are generally around US$2,000-3,000 per year.

Campus

Teaching facilities: The school covers a large area and has many modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories and other teaching facilities, providing good conditions for students' study and research.

Living facilities: The campus has dormitories, canteens, sports facilities and other living service facilities, which provide convenience for students' daily life. The student dormitories are in good condition and equipped with necessary living facilities, providing students with a comfortable living environment.