Irkutsk National Research Technical University

Irkutsk National Research Technical University is a leading research university in Eastern Siberia. It trains highly qualified personnel for the defense industry, oil and power industries, specialists in mechatronics, robotics, geoinformatics and geophysics, aviation mechanical engineering and transport, telecommunications technologies, environmental engineering, international business, and many other sectors.

Up to 60% discounts for Russian-taught programs and up to 80% tuition discounts for English-taught programs.

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Advantages of studying at INRTU

• Value for money. Up to 80% tuition discounts for English-taught programs, together with the low cost of living in Irkutsk, make INRTU a perfect choice for students seeking high-quality education at an affordable tuition fee.
• Simplified admission. SAT, TOEFL or IELTS, and bank statement are not required for admission, which facilitates the enrollment process for international students.
• International recognition. INRTU degrees are recognized worldwide.
• The International Student Support Services takes care of students from all over the world.
• Vibrant life on campus. The INRTU campus offers a safe, comfortable and dynamic environment with modern infrastructure, including international student dormitories, sports facilities, and student clubs.

Preparatory Department

Duration: 1 year, 2 years

Tuition fee: from 80,000 RUB per year

Entrance exams: no

Students, who have completed a preparatory course at INRTU at В1 level and above, get a tuition discount of up to 60% for Russian-taught Bachelor’s and Specialist’s programs.

International Admission Office

+7 902 543 09 92
admission@istu.edu.ru

Fields of study

• Engineering sciences: Mechanical Engineering, Aircraft Engineering, Power Engineering, Radio Engineering
• Computer sciences: Informatics and Computer Engineering, Information Systems and Technologies, Cybersecurity
• Natural sciences: Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Ecology, Applied Geology, Geological Survey
• Design and architecture: Architecture, Design, Civil Engineering
• Business and law: Economics, International Business, Advertising, Journalism, Jurisprudence

English-taught programs

Bachelor’s programs

• Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science
• Environmental Science Engineering
• Power Electrical Engineering
• Sustainable Innovative Economics
• Finance and Accounting
• International Business
• Journalism and Сommunications
• Linguistics and Business Communication

Master’s programs

• Information Technologies, Networks and Big Data
• Renewable Energy
• MBA: Global Management and Leadership
• Ecology & Green Technologies

If you apply for English-taught programs, Russian proficiency is not required.

Applicant Guide

1. Submit the documents required for admission
2. Pass entrance exams online
3. Sign the study agreement
4. Get an invitation (it is issued within 45 days) and obtain a student visa at the diplomatic agency in the Russian Federation
5. Come to the university by the time the academic year starts

Studying within the Russian Government quota (scholarship)

Submit your application at education-in-russia.com and pass the competitive selection held by the Russian House abroad.

Interview tips:

• Be calm and do not worry during the interview.
• Prepare the answers to possible questions in advance:

–– Why do you want to study in Russia?

–– Why do you want to pursue this major?

–– What accomplishments in your portfolio are you most proud of?

Russian language summer schools for school students, university students, and teachers of Russian as a foreign language

The program includes Russian language classes, familiarization with Russian history and culture, and tours to Lake Baikal.

Study and accommodation at an INRTU dormitory are free of charge.

Video about the Russian language summer school for students

Video about the summer school of professional development for Russian language teachers

INRTU campus

The campus is located not far from the city center. There are cafés, a health care center, stadiums, gyms, stores, and banks on campus.

All international students are provided with affordable and comfortable accommodation in the dormitories, which are five minutes’ walk from the university.

19 modern block-type or corridor-type dormitories.

The accommodation fee (single, double, and triple rooms) is 760 – 9,200 RUB per month

Baikal School of BRICS

Baikal School of BRICS is an INRTU school that is a unique multicultural platform where training is provided in English and Chinese.

Its main feature is multinational teaching staff and students. The institute has brought together professors from Nigeria, India, China, and Iran and students from the BRICS countries (Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, Indonesia) and many other countries.

As a result, the learning process goes beyond traditional national educational models and ensures graduates’ mobility – their knowledge and competencies acquired at INRTU help them build their career both in Russia and in other countries.

Siberian School of Geosciences (SSG)

SSG is an international research institute at INRTU.

It conducts large-scale research and delivers unique educational programs, making the university one of the leading universities for Earth sciences, environmental sciences and mineral resource management in the markets of Russia, Eastern Eurasia and Africa.

SSG students not only gain real-life experience, but can also build a real geology career without leaving the institute walls, with a learning path from laboratory research assistant as junior students to engineer and project manager as senior students.

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