Introduction

Penza State University is a public comprehensive university located on the Sura River in Penza Oblast, Russia. It is the largest university in the region and has trained many outstanding talents.

Overview

Student size: There are about 22,000 students, including 1,749 international students.

Faculty: There are 853 faculty members, most of whom have scientific degrees, 12% of whom are full professors and 58% are associate professors.

History and establishment time

On November 1, 1943, the first higher education institution in Penza Oblast, Penza State Industrial Institute, was officially established. It was established on the basis of Odessa Industrial Institute evacuated to Penza. In 1959, Penza State Industrial Institute was renamed Penza State Technical Institute, and in 1993 it was renamed Penza State Technical University, and in 1998 it was finally named Penza State University.

School Strength

Teaching Achievements: In the 55 years from 1943 to 1998, the school has trained more than 55,000 young college students, 7% of whom have obtained excellent diplomas, and they have outstanding performance in their respective fields.

Scientific Research Strength: The school actively carries out scientific research activities, has certain research results in many disciplines, and has contributed to the economic and social development of the local and national areas.

International Cooperation: It has established cooperative relations with universities and scientific research institutions in many countries and regions, and carried out projects such as student exchanges, teacher visits, and scientific research cooperation, which has enhanced the school's international influence.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' professional knowledge and practical ability, committed to providing students with high-quality education so that they can succeed in their future careers, while emphasizing academic and scientific research excellence, encouraging teachers and students to actively participate in scientific research activities, and promoting the development and innovation of disciplines.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: Although the specific national or world-class key laboratories are not clearly defined, the school provides corresponding laboratory facilities and conditions for scientific research in various disciplines.

Key disciplines: covering machine manufacturing automation, automation devices and information technology, equipment manufacturing, computer technology, natural sciences, radio technology, economics and management, law, medicine and other disciplines.

Faculty

The school has 9 departments and 5 colleges, including the Department of Machine Manufacturing Automation, the Department of Automation Devices and Information Technology, the Department of Equipment Manufacturing, the Department of Computer Technology, the Department of Natural Sciences, the Department of Radio Technology, the Department of Economics and Management, the Department of Law, the Department of Medicine, the Military Training Academy, the Academy of Physical Education and Sports Training, the Medical College, the School of Continuing Education, and the V.G. Belinsky Teacher Education College.

Ranking

Ranked 251-300 in the 2022 EECA University Rankings, the school ranks 384th among Russian domestic universities.

Expenses

Tuition and accommodation fees are about US$2,000-3,000 per year.

Campus

Teaching facilities: It has modern teaching facilities such as teaching buildings, libraries, and laboratories, providing students with good learning conditions.

Living facilities: The school has living facilities such as student dormitories and canteens, and there are also complete living facilities around the campus to meet the daily needs of students.