Introduction

Tomsk State University, also known as Tomsk State University in English, or TSU for short, is a world-renowned public research university located in Tomsk, Russia. It is also the first university in Siberia and the Far East of Russia and is honored as the "Athens of Siberia".

Overview

Student size: more than 15,000 students.

Faculty: more than 238 doctors and 563 associate doctors, including 51 Russian state scholarship winners in science and technology, 6 professors have won the Nobel Prize, and more than 100 graduates have been awarded the title of academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

History

In 1803, the Russian Empire opened its first higher education institution in Siberia.

On May 28, 1878, Alexander II approved the decision of the Russian Empire State Council to establish an Imperial University in Tomsk.

In June 1888, the school was completed and put into use.

In 1917, the Department of Physics, the Department of Mathematics, and the Department of History and Linguistics were opened.

In 1928 In 1968, the Siberian Institute of Physics and Technology was established, which is also the first large-scale physics research center in Siberia.

In 1968, the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics and the Institute of Biology were established.

In 2005, it obtained the ISO9001:2000 certificate for the quality management system in compliance with international standards.

In 2010, it was identified as a "national research university".

In 2015, it became a member of the Russian Federation 5-100 Project and was in the leading ranks.

Establishment time

Approved for establishment in 1878 and completed and put into use in 1888.

School strength

Teaching quality: As one of the top universities in Russia, its teaching quality is recognized both at home and abroad, and it has cultivated many outstanding professional talents. Graduates have performed well in scientific research, education, industry and other fields.

Scientific research results: Strong scientific research strength, with 21 The school has institutes of different disciplines, covering physics, chemistry, biology, geology, mathematics, mechanics, control and other fields. It undertakes a large number of national and international scientific research projects and plays an important leading role in scientific research and innovation in Siberia.

International Exchange: The school is a member of the European University Association (EUA) and a member of the Arctic University Alliance. It has established cooperative exchanges with many universities around the world, actively carries out student exchanges, teacher visits, joint scientific research and other activities to enhance the school's international influence and students' international vision.

Nature of the institution

Public research university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to cultivating students' ability to think freely and independently, be good at completing independent scientific research and forming a correct world view, according to The school is engaged in the training of scientific and management talents based on the principle of integration of academic process and basic scientific research, focusing on the use of modern research methods and approaches on the basis of inheriting the fine traditions of predecessors to strengthen its position in domestic and international scientific education.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: There are many important scientific research institutions such as the Siberian Institute of Physics and Technology, the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, and the Institute of Biology, which provide advanced experimental conditions and platforms for scientific research in related disciplines.

Key disciplines: The teaching level of physics, mathematics, chemistry, geological sciences, biology, mechanics and control is at the world's top level, and many disciplines have entered the All-Russian Ministry of Education's Excellence Manual.

Department

The school has 20 faculties, including the Institute of History and Political Science, the Institute of Biology, the School of Law, the Department of Linguistics, the School of Chemistry, the School of Physics, the School of Mechanics and Mathematics, the School of Physics and Engineering, the School of Foreign Languages, the School of Radiophysics, the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, the School of Journalism, the Department of Philosophy, the School of Geology and Geography, the Institute of Art and Culture, the Department of Psychology, the School of Distance Education, the School of Innovative Technologies, the School of Physical Education, the Department of Preparatory Courses, the School of Economics and Management, etc.

Ranking

264th in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.

5th among Russian universities in the THE EEUR ranking.

Expenses

Preparatory course: The autumn preparatory course starts on September 1st, and the annual tuition fee is 18,000 rubles; the autumn preparatory course starts on October 1st, and the annual tuition fee is 17,000 rubles .

Undergraduate and Master's: Tuition fees vary for different majors. Generally speaking, the school is one of the cheapest universities in Russia. Most Chinese students spend about 40,000 to 50,000 yuan per year, including tuition, living expenses, accommodation, etc.

Campus

Teaching facilities: The campus is located in a large tract of virgin forest in the south-central part of Tomsk. It has a large number of public and educational buildings, as well as a 128-hectare Siberian Botanical Garden, six independent large museums and a herbarium containing 500,000 plants.

Dormitory conditions: The dormitory is close to the teaching building. International students mostly live in double or triple rooms. Each room has a bathroom and toilet, equipped with a kitchen and corresponding facilities. The school provides bedding and towels, etc. The dormitory also has free wireless network, laundry room, gym, restaurant and cafe, etc.