Introduction to Samara State Aerospace University

Founded in 1942, Samara State Aerospace University was formerly known as Kuibyshev Aviation Institute. It is a large scientific, academic and cultural center in Russia and the most famous aerospace university in the former Soviet Union and Russia. In 2009, it was among the first batch of "national research universities" in the Russian Federation and has trained many world-renowned scientists and engineers.

Overview

The school is located in Samara, with about 10,000 students and about 900 teachers. It has 35 scientific research laboratories and centers, a scientific and technological library with more than 1 million books, etc., providing students with good learning and scientific research conditions.

History

Founded in 1942, it was several departments of the Moscow Aviation Institute evacuated to Samara during the Soviet Patriotic War. In 1966, it was named after Academician Sergei Pavlovich Korolev, the father of Soviet spaceflight, and in 1992 it was renamed Samara State University of Aerospace.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: About 900 teachers, including 191 full doctors and professors, 470 associate doctors and associate professors, 5 academicians and corresponding academicians of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and nearly 100 academicians and corresponding academicians of the Russian Academy of Aerospace Sciences.

Teaching Facilities: Equipped with modern laboratories, computer centers, libraries and other teaching facilities, and also built a teaching airport.

Scientific Research Achievements: Participated in the development of MiG series fighters, Tu series fighters, and "Peace" The research of projects such as the Space Station has achieved many scientific research results in the field of aerospace.

International Cooperation: It has established cooperative relations with many foreign universities and research institutions and is a member of the Sino-Russian Engineering University Alliance.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, emphasizing the combination of theory and practice, so that students have the ability to solve practical problems to adapt to the development needs of aerospace and other fields.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines include aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, etc. The school has built several key laboratories, such as the Aircraft Structure Laboratory and the Space Instrument Manufacturing Laboratory.

Faculty

There are 10 departments including the Aircraft College, Aircraft Engine College, Aviation Transportation Engineering College, Information Science College, Economics and Management College, and 3 colleges including Energy and Transportation, Continuing Education, and Printing.

Ranking

The 2024 QS ranking is not found. The 2023 QS ranking is 601-650. The school is not seen in the WRWU World University Rankings released by Webometrics on July 12, 2024. The 2024 ranking 123.com shows that its QS ranking is 901-950.

Expense

The preparatory course is about RMB 12,000 per year, the undergraduate and master's degree courses are RMB 25,000-30,000 per year, the accommodation fee is RMB 30-80 per month, and the living expenses are about RMB 1,500 per month.

Campus environment

There are eight dormitory buildings on campus, most of which are only 100 meters away from the teaching building. 200 meters, the room can accommodate 2-4 people, there are 1-2 kitchens on each floor, and the dormitory building is also equipped with a free gym, lounge, laundry room, etc. There are cafes and canteens around the campus. The city of Samara is an important transportation hub with many cultural and entertainment venues.