Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is a leading Russian technical university. Founded in 1899.
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University foundation programs 150,000—170,000 RUB
Bachelor's programs 198,000—269,000 RUB
Master's programs 209,000—418,600 RUB
PhD programs 242,000—287,600 RUB
The university is located in the northwestern part of Saint Petersburg.
SPbPU campus area is over 120 ha. The Polytechnic Park occupies most of the area. The ground public transport stops and four metro stations are within walking distance of anywhere on campus.
The campus comprises 170 educational and research buildings, administrative buildings, the sports center, the polyclinics, and 23 dormitories.
All international SPbPU students live in the international part of the campus. The dormitories are located near the educational buildings and the sports center. Video surveillance systems in the buildings and electronic access cards ensure the security of all our students.
Full-time students are accommodated in the block-type dormitory with 2-3-person rooms. Each block has two living rooms and an ensuite bathroom. Each dormitory comprises modern kitchens, laundry rooms, study rooms, and a leisure area.
Accommodation fee per year: 3,500—6,000 RUB
Polytechnic University is the best choice I've ever made. Here we attended lectures delivered by Russian and international professors from Germany, Mexico, Serbia, the Czech Republic, and Spain. My SPbPU Master’s degree provided me with really valuable professional skills I will undoubtedly use in my future career.
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Everything about admissions, documents, dates, sample exams – here
Application form – here
International student registration and visa support – here
Online document submission and entrance exams.
6 periods of entrance exams: start—April 2021.
February 1–July 1—for citizens of the countries that maintain a visa regime with Russia.
February 1–September 1—for applicants from the countries that maintain a visa-free regime with Russia.
I found the international Master's program in Power Plant Engineering very useful and interesting. The teachers were great! We had many international professors from Italy, Germany, Finland, India, and Brazil. My study placement at Polytechnic University of Milan and Lappeenranta University of Technology as part of the student exchange program was the most memorable thing. It helped me a lot with my graduation thesis.
I have always wanted to live in Russia, although I had other opportunities. Some time ago, I felt that I lacked theoretical knowledge and foundations. To work successfully, I needed professional training. That’s why I decided to study digital finance, economics, and business analytics in my Master's degree at SpbPU. Lectures are delivered in Russian.
I have lived in Russia long enough, and I can speak Russian! I have always believed that Russia provides applied education for the most part. Here you acquire skills that will be useful to you later in life. Open Doors is a great opportunity for international students who want to study at Polytechnic University for free.
Saint Petersburg is a unique city. Every year thousands of international students from all over the world come to study in the city on the Neva River.
I decided to come to Russia because I want to master the Russian language. Also, I like the country in general. I chose Saint Petersburg because of its cultural heritage and its location near the sea. Since I am currently studying on the University foundation program, my favorite subjects are Russian literature, Russian history, and the Russian language. I'm mainly focusing on the language lessons. It’s great that Polytechnic University offers such a comprehensive program preparing foreigners for university studies and that it is also open to everyone interested, such as future interpreters.
Creating a favorable environment for international students is one of the crucial tasks of Polytechnic University.
SPbPU has a few organizations adapting international students and integrating them into the university community. They provide comprehensive support, from meeting at the airport, helping with documents, solving daily life problems, to organizing entertainment activities. Both Russian and international SPbPU students are involved in their work.
