Introduction to St. Petersburg State University for Culture and Arts

The St. Petersburg State University for Culture and Arts is the first higher education institution in Russia engaged in education and research in the field of culture and art. It is also the most important cultural and artistic research and teaching base in the former Soviet Union. It is now directly under the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.

Overview

The school offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees, 10 departments, 3 teaching centers and 39 teaching and research offices. Since 2011, it has been reorganized into 26 undergraduate majors and 24 graduate majors and two professional education departments. There are more than 500 full-time teachers and more than 14,000 students, including more than 70 former Soviet and Russian meritorious artists.

History and establishment time

On November 28, 1918, the People's Commissar of Education Lunacharsky and the Adult Education Committee signed a decree to decide on its establishment. On December 20, the first teacher-student meeting was held at 35 Nadezhkinsky Street and classes began.

School strength

Faculty: more than 500 full-time teachers, more than 300 professors, more than 70 Meritorious artists of the former Soviet Union and Russia.

Teaching facilities: It has modern teaching facilities such as multimedia classrooms, art studios, laboratories, as well as a library with rich collections and complete sports facilities.

Teaching achievements: In the more than 80 years since its establishment, the school has cultivated a large number of cultural and artistic talents, and its graduates have made remarkable achievements in the field of art.

Nature of the school

Public higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Focus on innovative teaching that applies creativity and interactive skills, determine research guidelines, be responsible for students, encourage the development of contemporary art creation and environment, and encourage participation in public services.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: library science, musicology, dance art, drama art, cultural theory and history, art management, etc.

Key laboratories: The school did not explicitly mention specific key laboratories, but it is speculated from the professional settings that there are music performance practice laboratories, art creation laboratories, etc. to support teaching and research.

Faculty

There are departments of library and information management, music information technology, art, popular music, music economics and management, etc.

Ranking

The university ranks among the top ten art universities in Russia.

Expenses

Preparatory course: 2,600 USD/year; professional courses: 2,000-4,500 USD/year, such as cultural theory and history: 2,000 USD/year, instrumental performance: 4,000 USD/year; accommodation: 90 USD/month; medical insurance: 120 USD/year.

Campus environment

The campus is located in St. Petersburg, with a beautiful environment and green trees. It has modern teaching buildings, dormitories and other facilities. The dormitories are divided into double rooms and triple rooms. Some dormitories are equipped with pianos and have strict security.