For years in row SPbPU has retained significant positions in the worlds ratings:TOP-3 among Russian technical universities by number of international students (8500+), 11th among top 100 Russia’s universities, 37th in the world in THE University Impact Rankings, 4th in Russia in THE World University Ranking 2021. Evaluated by QS with 5 stars in online education and readiness for distance learning.
Top reasons to study here
Polytechnic University has a very prominent place in the global academic community. 85+ international programs: 25+ BSc&MSc in English.
More than 520 partner universities from 70+ countries, over 100 world’s leading companies have direct contracts with Polytechnic University.
Our university is situated in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Programmes
- Engineering & Technology (15)
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics (7)
- Business & Management (6)
- Social Sciences (3)
- Computer Science & IT (1)
- Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- Humanities (1)
History
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, more habitually known in Russia and abroad as the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute, was founded in 1899 on the wave of economic and political successes of Russia. It was built as a university campus to the northwest from the then city borders.
Education
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University sees its mission in realization of the national policy in the sphere of higher education in the best possible way. One of the directions of this policy is creation of a new economy, i.e., economy of knowledge, leadership, and innovation. The key elements of such economy are highly qualified engineers competent with advanced technologies, capable of solving complex industrial tasks, and willing to propel Russia’s economic development to the next level.
SPbPU is pleased to offer a wide range of degree and non-degree educational programs for foreign students:
- Study Russian Language
- Degree Programs
- Short-term and Exchange Programs
Research
Research at the Polytechnic University is focused on finding innovative solutions to the most important problems in science, engineering and technology:
Nuclear physics
Physical and technical problems of power engineering
Computer science, management and cybernetics, robotics, telecommunications systems.
Mechanics, construction materials, nanomaterials and nanotechnologies, physical and chemical basis of metallurgical processes.
Economics and management of national economy, the world economy, finance, social and economic systems.
Social philosophy, philosophy and history of science and technology, history and methodology of political science, theory of law and state.