Introduction to Volgograd State Technical University

Founded in 1930, Volgograd State Technical University is located in the Volga River region in southern Russia. It is the leading higher education institution in the region and one of the leaders of Russian technical universities. It has trained a large number of high-quality professionals and made important contributions to the industrial and technological development of Russia.

Overview

Student size: There are currently about 18,000 students, including more than 1,000 international students from various countries.

Faculty: There are more than 1,100 teachers, including 3 academicians of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 2 academicians of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction, 4 corresponding academicians of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction, 161 doctors of science, 605 professors, and 605 associate professors.

History

Its predecessor was the Volga River Hydraulic Engineering College established in 1930, whose main task was to train hydraulic engineers and waterway transportation management talents. In the 1950s, the school began to expand its teaching and research fields, established several new departments, and gradually developed into a comprehensive technical university. In 1993, the school was renamed to its current name.

School Strength

Teaching Achievements: The school offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, covering energy, machinery, electrical, chemical, information technology, architecture, law, management and other fields, and has trained more than 200,000 high-quality experts. Graduates have outstanding performance in related industries in Russia and internationally.

Scientific Research Strength: As one of Russia's well-known scientific and technological research centers, the school has achieved fruitful scientific research results in automation, mechanical manufacturing, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science and architecture. It has its own research center-the University Science and Technology Park, and has established industry-education cooperation with many companies to provide technical support and talent training services for enterprises.

International Cooperation: The school has established cooperative relations with universities in dozens of countries including China, Germany, France, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, etc., and has developed more than 180 bilateral exchange programs. Thousands of students have studied or interned abroad, and have attracted about 1,800 Foreign students from all over the world study at the school.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' innovative and practical abilities, emphasize the combination of theory and practice, and strive to provide students with high-quality education so that students can have solid professional knowledge and the ability to solve practical problems in their respective professional fields to adapt to the rapidly developing science and technology and social needs.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has a number of laboratories equipped with modern equipment, which provide good conditions for scientific research and teaching, but no clear information has been found about the specific key laboratories.

Key disciplines: Mechanical manufacturing technology, aerospace engineering, computer science and technology, automation, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, chemical technology and other disciplines are the school's key development disciplines and are in a leading position in Russia.

Faculty

The school has 13 departments including the School of Road Transport, the School of Structural Materials Technology, the School of Electronics and Computer Engineering, the School of Chemical Technology, the School of Architecture and Urban Development, and the School of Economics and Management. It also has a college and a preparatory college for training foreign experts.

Ranking

In the 2021 Russian University Rankings, the comprehensive strength ranks 11th among science and engineering colleges, and the engineering machinery manufacturing category ranks first in the country 6.

Expenses

Tuition fees vary according to major and degree level. For example, in 2006-2007, the preparatory course fee was 1300-1450 Euros/year or 1950-2100 Euros/year and a half; the undergraduate tuition fees for the Department of Economics and Management for the first and second years were 1700-1800 Euros, the third and fourth years were 1800-1900 Euros, and the fifth and sixth years were 1950-2050 Euros; the undergraduate tuition fees for other departments for the first and second years were 1600-1700 Euros, the third and fourth years were 1700-1800 Euros, and the fifth and sixth years were 1850-1950 Euros; the master's tuition fee is 2500 Euros.

Campus

Teaching facilities: The school is a modern multi-campus university with 4 There are branches with large information and library centers, research and production bases, multimedia classrooms, laboratories equipped with modern equipment, etc.

Living facilities: There are dormitories, canteens, libraries, sports fields, etc. on campus. The dormitory area also has a gym, laundry room, etc. There are supermarkets and shopping centers around, and life is convenient.