Quick Summary
Since 1896, Tomsk Polytechnic University has been one of Russia's prominent publics, based in Tomsk. Ranked #467 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 13500 students including 28% from outside Russia. Known for strengths in Petroleum Engineering, Physics and Astronomy, Engineering & Technology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
TPU is a premier technical university with a long history, offering unique access to a research nuclear reactor and high global employability.
Subject Strengths
Petroleum EngineeringPhysics and AstronomyEngineering & TechnologyMaterials ScienceChemical Engineering
Founded1896
TypePublic
Total Students13500
Intl Students28%
Faculty Ratio10
CampusUrban
Campus Size102 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#467
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001–1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901–1000
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Specialist degrees, Preparatory courses
Programs
33
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
32
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should focus on STEM scores; prioritize early application for Russian Government Scholarships (Rossotrudnichestvo).
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Russian Ruble
UG Tuition
₽315,000/yr
per year · RUB
Living Cost
₽378,000/yr
per year · RUB
PG Tuition
₽342,000/yr
per year · RUB
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₽693,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · RUB
Scholarships AvailableRussian Government Scholarship, TPU Bronze/Silver/Gold Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Specialist degrees, Preparatory courses programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Science and Technology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Petroleum Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Power Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Materials Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,500
Average Salary After Graduation
96%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong partnerships with Rosatom, Gazprom, Rosneft, and SIBUR
Industry Connections
RosatomGazpromRosneftSIBURHuaweiKaspersky Lab
Notable Alumni
Nikolay Kamov, Mikhail Mil, Kanysh Satpayev
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Swimming pool, 14 sports halls, climbing wall, outdoor football stadium
Student Clubs
50+ student organizations, International Student Council, Engineering Club
Library Resources
Over 2.7 million items, electronic access to Scopus and Web of Science
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Bilateral agreements with 100+ universities worldwide
Summer Programs
Russian Language and Culture, Smart Power Grids, Nuclear Engineering