Introduction

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, referred to as SPbPU, is one of the top science and engineering universities in Russia. It is also one of the most international universities in Russia with the most English-taught dual-degree master's education programs. It is also a strategic partner university of Tsinghua University.

Overview

Student size: 32,250 students, including nearly 8,500 foreign students.

Faculty: The school has a strong faculty, with 3,291 academic staff, including 82 academicians of the Academy of Sciences or the Academy of Engineering, 400 professors, and 1,500 associate professors.

History

In 1899, it was founded by famous Russian chemist Mendeleev, former Russian Minister of Finance and Russian Minister of Science and Technology, and other famous people. At that time, it was called "Peter the Great Imperial Polytechnic Institute".

In 1910, the school was renamed Peter the Great Polytechnic Institute.

In 1918, the school was renamed the First Polytechnic Institute.

During the Soviet period, the school was renamed the Kalinin Engineering Institute.

In 1992 In 1890, the school was renamed St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University.

In 2015, the school was renamed St. Petersburg Peter the Great Polytechnic University.

Founded in 1899.

School Strength

Teaching Quality: As the top science and engineering university in Russia, the school has high teaching quality. Most of its teachers are experts in the field of scientific research. Teaching and scientific research are closely integrated. The students trained have performed well in scientific research, engineering technology and other fields. Many graduates work in large companies such as Microsoft and IBM.

Scientific Research Achievements: The school has strong scientific research strength and has built 43 The Institute's Science and Education Center undertakes a large number of national and international scientific research projects, especially in the research of water conservancy, welding, theoretical and applied mechanics, automation management, energy and electronic networks, etc., which have played a pivotal role in the same field in the world and promoted the development of related fields.

International Exchange: The school actively carries out international exchanges and cooperation, and has established equal cooperation relations with nearly 100 famous universities in dozens of countries in the world. It has cooperation projects with universities such as MIT, Texas State University, California State University, Hamburg University in Germany and Tsinghua University in China. It also cooperates with some internationally renowned companies to provide students with internship and employment opportunities, which enhances the school's international influence and students' international vision.

Institutional Nature

Public research university.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative thinking, combining teaching with scientific research, so that students can be exposed to cutting-edge scientific research results in the learning process, laying a solid foundation for future career development and academic research, while emphasizing international education and cultivating talents with international vision and competitiveness.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has many advanced scientific research laboratories, among which the Hydro-Aerodynamics Laboratory is one of the most advanced laboratories in Russia.

Key disciplines: Computer science, physics, mechanics, materials science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and other disciplines have high international visibility and influence. Its computer major is comparable to that of MIT, and its science and engineering disciplines were once ranked fourth in the world.

Faculty

The school has the following departments: School of Humanities, School of Architectural Engineering, School of Economic Engineering, School of Physics-Nanotechnology and Communications, School of Military Technical Education and Security, School of Computer Science, School of International Education, School of Metallurgy-Machinery Manufacturing and Transportation, School of Advanced Production Technology, School of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, School of Sports and Tourism, School of Energy and Transportation Systems, School of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade, etc.

Ranking

2024 QS World University Rankings 393rd.

2022 THE World University Rankings 301st.

Expenses

Tuition: Preparatory course is about RMB 20,000 per year; Bachelor's degree courses are RMB 20,000-30,000 per year RMB; Master's degree program RMB 20,000-30,000 per year.

Living expenses: RMB 2,000-3,000 per month.

Accommodation: The school dormitory costs about RMB 600 per month, and the cost of renting a house is about RMB 1,500-2,000 per month.

Campus

Teaching facilities: The campus is located in the northwest living area of ​​St. Petersburg. It is built in the student city model and is equipped with various teaching and student living facilities. The school's library is not only the largest science and technology library in the country, but also one of the three largest libraries in St. Petersburg, with more than two million books of various types.

Dormitory conditions: More than 7,000 out-of-town and foreign students live in the dormitories of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The dormitories are located around the teaching buildings and close to the subway station. There are 3 dormitory areas, namely Lesnoy Street Dormitory, Courage Square Dormitory and Citizen Street Dormitory. The dormitory building has tennis courts, sports halls, study rooms, laundry rooms and other facilities. It also provides high-speed Internet and digital TV access services, as well as free wireless network areas.