Introduction

The Volga State Technical University is the leading institution of higher education in the Volga region and one of the leaders of Russian technical universities, with remarkable achievements in education and scientific research.

Overview

The school has about 18,000 students and more than 1,100 teachers, including academicians of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It has 13 faculties and 4 branches, as well as colleges and preparatory colleges for training foreign experts.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1930. Its predecessor was the Volga River Hydraulic Engineering College. It was renamed in 1993 and celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2020.

School strength

Faculty: It has more than 1,100 teachers, including 3 academicians of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 2 academicians of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction, 161 doctors of science, and 605 professors and associate professors.

Scientific research results: It has its own pilot production research center —— The University Technology Park has solved complex technical problems in the field of new materials for many leading companies in the industry. Some of its products are supplied abroad, and the number of patents of the school in the Volgograd region accounts for about half. Its scientific research results and academic papers have attracted attention both at home and abroad.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative thinking, emphasize the combination of teaching and scientific research, and strive to provide students with high-quality education so that students can adapt to the needs of social development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: It has scientific research institutions such as the University Technology Park, equipped with modern experimental equipment and facilities, which provide strong support for scientific research.

Key disciplines: Mechanical manufacturing technology, aerospace engineering, computer science and technology, materials science and engineering, chemical engineering and technology and other disciplines are strong, and the teaching and scientific research results in related fields are outstanding.

Department

The school has 13 departments including Automation Systems, Transportation and Armaments Department, Automobile Transportation Department, Structural Materials Technology Department, Food Production Technology Department, Electronic and Computer Engineering Department, Chemical Technology Department, Economic Management Department, Architecture, Housing and Public Services Department, Transportation, Engineering Systems and Science and Technology Safety Department, and Architecture and Urban Development Department.

Ranking

2021 In the 2016 Russian University Rankings, the comprehensive strength of the university ranked 11th among science and engineering universities, and the engineering machinery manufacturing category ranked 6th in the country.

Expenses

Tuition fee is RMB 10,000-18,000 per year.

Campus environment

The school has become a modern multi-campus university with a large information and library center, scientific and production bases, multimedia classrooms, laboratories equipped with modern equipment, as well as dormitories, canteens, sports fields, etc. The campus life is rich and colorful.