5,000+
international students
Data as of Oct 10, 2025
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is a leading Russian technical university. It creates the system for training specialists of a new generation capable of solving modern production tasks and adapting quickly to the real sector of the economy.
- 12 institutes
- 18 dormitories
- 100 industrial partner companies
Top 3 in Russia by the number of international students
Top 3 most international University in Russia by THE Ranking (139 in the world)
www.spbstu.ru
VK – @international_polytech
Telegram – @polytech_eng
Youtube – @spbpu
Tuition fees per year
Bachelor's programs 264,000 - 511,600 RUB
Master's programs 288,400 - 556,600 RUB
PhD programs 370,000 - 403,000 RUB
Key research areas and fields of study
- Civil Engineering, Energy Efficiency
- Power Engineering
- Mathematical Modeling
- Intelligent Systems and IT
- Computer Engineering and Digital Manufacturing
- Micro- and Nanoelectronics, Telecommunications
- Technosphere Safety
- Materials Science and Metallurgy
- New Materials and Additive Technologies
- Astrophysics, Plasma Physics
- Biomedical Technologies
- Life Science
- Economics, Business, Entrepreneurship
Application, online
For citizens of the countries that maintain a visa regime with Russia February 20 – August 1
Entrance exams, online
6 periods of entrance exams Start – April 2026
Admission office for foreign citizens
+7 812 606-62-41
interstudy@spbstu.ru
5 steps to apply to SPbPU
- Fill in the Application Form on the website
- Take online entrance exams
- Sign the enrollment applications and the contract
- Obtain a student visa
- Pay your tuition fees online and receive an extract from the enrollment order
Congratulations! Now you are officially enrolled at SPbPU!
Everything about admissions, documents, dates, sample exams
Apply for admission
Registration of foreign citizens and visa support
How to get a scholarship
- Within the Russian Government quota (Rossotrudnichestvo)
- Based on the results of the International Olympiad of the “Global Universities” Association ’"Open Doors: Russian Scholarship project" for senior Bachelor's, Specialist's or Master's students
Education in Russia
Open Doors
University foundation programs
SPbPU Foundation Programs are certified by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
- 3 study areas: Engineering, Economics, Humanities – depending on students' future specialization
- The opportunity to master Russian, systematize and bridge the gaps in one's knowledge of major subjects
- Application, online February 20 – October 1
Tuition fee 135,000 – 250,000 RUB
International programs
in English
Bachelor's programs
- International Business
- International Trade
- Digital Enterprise Economics
Master's programs
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Power Plant Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Nuclear Power Engineering
- New Materials and Additive Technologies
- Laser and Fiber Optic Systems
- Microelectronics of Telecommunication Systems
- Intelligent Systems
Natural sciences
- Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Technologies
- Nanotechnologies and Nanobioengineering
Business, economics and management
- Business Engineering
- International Business Development
- Quantitative Finance
Benefits
- Study programs fully taught in English in international groups
- Studying at foreign partner universities
- Scholarship opportunities
- SPbPU teachers from the world's top-ranked universities
- Employment, R&D and business internships at 100 major partner companies
- World-class research laboratories
100+ international educational programs, including English-taught programs
High-quality and elite professional education for every student is the main priority of SPbPU.
Vedant Gupta, India. Bachelor's student at the Institute of Machinery, Materials, and Transport
Choosing Russia, and the Polytechnic University in particular, turned out to be the absolutely right decision for me.
I chose this university because it is considered one of the best not only in St. Petersburg but all over Russia in the field of engineering, especially in my specialty.
When I first saw the campus, I was amazed - the architecture of the buildings and the vast green area made a strong impression on me.
My educational experience was excellent. I have many positive things to say about the professors and instructors. Their greatest strength is their willingness to help. They are always available to offer support even outside the classroom and make every effort to solve even the smallest problem. For me, as an international student, this support was invaluable.
The Polytechnic University provided me not only with a high-quality engineering education but also a supportive learning environment and an unforgettable cultural experience. If you are considering studying engineering in Russia, be sure to consider Polytechnic University.
Unique University Campus and Accommodation
- 170+ educational and research buildings
- 18 dormitories
- 4 metro stations within walking distance
- 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 students
- Full-time students are accommodated in the dormitory with 3-4-person rooms. Each dormitory comprises modern kitchens, laundry rooms, study rooms, and a leisure area
Accommodation fee per year:
5,000 – 7,000 RUB, depending on the comfort level
10.10.2025
