Introduction to Kazan State Power Engineering University

Kazan State Power Engineering University is located in the center of Kazan, Russia, adjacent to the Kazan Kremlin and the Volga River. It is the first modern energy and power university in the Volga River region and a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation.

Overview

Student size: There are about 12,000 students on campus.

Faculty: There are more than 500 faculty and staff, of which engineers and professors account for about 30% of the total number of students on campus. The faculty is strong and the teaching level is in the leading position among all Russian universities.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1897 as the Kazan Industrial School. In the same year, the thermal power plant designed by the school began to operate. On July 18, 1968, the school officially became an energy professional university. After several name changes and developments, it was established on October 18, 2000. It was renamed Kazan State Power Engineering University.

School Strength

Teaching Achievements: As one of the three national professional power engineering colleges in Russia, it has trained a large number of professional talents in the field of energy and power. Its graduates have performed well in the Russian and international energy industries and have made important contributions to the development of the energy field.

Scientific Research Strength: The school has a number of independent scientific research units, including the Institute of Science and Technology, Theoretical Research Center, Power Electronics and Energy Entity Experiment Center, and Aquatic Gene Research Institute. The scientific research results have been widely used in the fields of energy and power, electronic engineering, and environmental protection, and have promoted technological progress in related industries.

International Cooperation: Actively carry out international cooperation and exchanges, and have established cooperative relations with many foreign universities and scientific research institutions, as well as internationally renowned companies such as Siemens, IBM, Danfoss, and Schneider Electric. The cooperation with enterprises to build a training center provides students with broad international exchange and practice opportunities.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, emphasizing the combination of theory and practice, so that students can master solid professional knowledge and skills, and have the ability to solve practical problems to adapt to the rapid development of the energy and power field.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: Power electronics and energy entity experimental centers, etc., provide advanced experimental equipment and technical support for scientific research projects.

Key disciplines: Thermal energy and power engineering, power systems and networks, electrical engineering and electronic technology, energy management and economics, automation technology and control and other disciplines are the school's key development disciplines, and have achieved remarkable results in teaching and scientific research.

Department

The school has 3 research institutes, namely the Institute of Thermal Engineering, the Institute of Economics and Information Technology, and the Institute of Power and Electronics, as well as 32 departments, including the School of Distance Education, the School of Teacher Training, the School of Continuing Education, etc.

Ranking

Ranked 401-450 in the 2022 QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia Rankings.

Cost

Undergraduate and Master's tuition fees are approximately US$7,640 per year.

Campus

Teaching facilities: The campus has modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries and other teaching facilities, providing students with good learning conditions.

Living facilities: The student dormitory is located on the school campus, with a total of 2,378 rooms. The dormitory building is equipped with a gym, laundry, kitchen, restaurant, etc. There is also a management service center that provides a wide range of services, providing students with a comfortable living environment.