Quick Summary
Saint-Petersburg Mining University is a public founded in 1773, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Ranked #801-850 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 16500 students including 12% from outside Russia. Known for strengths in Mineral & Mining Engineering (World #3), Petroleum Engineering, Earth & Marine Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 28%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is consistently ranked top 3 globally for Mining Engineering and offers unmatched industry partnerships within the Russian energy sector.
Subject Strengths
Mineral & Mining Engineering (World #3)Petroleum EngineeringEarth & Marine Sciences
Founded1773
TypePublic
Total Students16500
Intl Students12%
Faculty Ratio10:1
CampusUrban
Campus Size45 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
#801-850
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001-1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Specialist's, Master's, PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Scientific Center for Geomechanics and Mining Operations, Center of Digital Technologies
Research Centers
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 Rate28%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3.5/5.0
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 25
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should prioritize the Russian Government Scholarship (Rossotrudnichestvo) and demonstrate strong scores in Mathematics and Physics.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Russian Ruble
UG Tuition
₽620,000/yr
per year · RUB
Living Cost
₽440,000/yr
per year · RUB
PG Tuition
₽680,000/yr
per year · RUB
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₽1,064,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · RUB
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Specialist's, Master's, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Oil and Gas Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Metallurgy | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Geodesy | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Economics of Raw Materials | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$16,000
Average Salary After Graduation
97%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementYes
Industry Connections
GazpromRosneftPhosAgroLukoilNorilsk NickelCaterpillar
Notable Alumni
Vladimir Putin (PhD), Sergey Mironov, Ivan Gubkin
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized swimming pool, specialized martial arts halls, fitness centers, engineering-sports club
Student Clubs
Student Scientific Society, International Student Union, Mining Engineering Team, Theatre Studio
Library Resources
Main Library with 1.2 million items, Electronic Library System, Rare Book Collection from 18th Century
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available