Introduction to St. Petersburg State Agrarian University

St. Petersburg State Agrarian University is one of the earliest agricultural universities in Russia and an important center for agricultural education and research in Russia. It is at the world's leading level in cold-zone crops and economic animals.

Overview

The school is located in St. Petersburg. As of 2022, it has about 5,000 students, including about 330 international students from 34 countries, and offers 65 main educational courses and 55 additional professional educational courses.

History and establishment time

In 1904, St. Petersburg established a higher agricultural course for women, and in 1906, agricultural courses for men and women were opened. In 1918, these educational institutions were reorganized into the State Agricultural Institute. In 1922, the Petrograd Agricultural Institute was established on this basis. In 1991, it was renamed Leningrad State Agricultural University and changed to its current name in 1992.

School strength

Faculty: 72.5% of teaching staff have scientific degrees and titles, 18.5% Awarded a Doctor of Science degree, with 1 academician of the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Teaching achievements: Cultivated a large number of professional talents in the field of agriculture, providing strong support for the development of Russian agriculture.

Scientific research achievements: Scientific research covers major scientific fields such as agricultural biology, agricultural engineering, and agricultural economics, forming 14 scientific majors and 26 graduate courses, with multiple research centers and laboratories, and cooperating with international organizations.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to promoting innovation in agricultural science and technology through education and scientific research, promoting sustainable agricultural development and ecological protection, cultivating professionals with innovative spirit and practical ability, and providing solutions to global agricultural challenges.

Key laboratories and disciplines

The school has several key laboratories, such as the Soil Science Laboratory. Key subjects include soil science, agronomy, fruit and vegetable cultivation, plant protection, animal science, agricultural machinery, electronic engineering, agricultural economics, etc.

Faculty

There are departments of soil science and agriculture, agronomy, fruit and vegetable cultivation, plant protection, animal science, engineering, electronic engineering, economics, etc.

Ranking

According to Edurank.org data on November 21, 2019, the school's ranking is not clear, but it is not listed in the 2024 QS ranking of Russian universities.

Cost

Tuition fees vary depending on the course, please check the school's official website for details.

Campus environment

The campus is located in St. Petersburg, which is the cultural capital of Russia with rich history and culture and many places of interest. There are dormitories, libraries, gymnasiums and other facilities on campus. There are kitchens and toilets on each floor of the dormitories, showers in the basement, medical aid cabinets, laundry rooms, etc., providing students with convenient learning and living conditions.