Quick Summary
Public in St. Petersburg, Russia — Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, est. 1899. Ranked #570 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 33000 students including 25% from outside Russia. Known for strengths in Engineering & Technology, Physics & Astronomy, Computer Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 30%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
SPbPU offers a blend of historical academic prestige with cutting-edge research in digital manufacturing and engineering, situated in Russia's cultural heart.
Subject Strengths
Engineering & TechnologyPhysics & AstronomyComputer ScienceMaterial SciencesMechanical Engineering
Founded1899
TypePublic
Total Students33000
Intl Students25%
Faculty Ratio12
CampusUrban
Campus Size120 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation,FIBAA,IChemE
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#570
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#701-800
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's Degree,Master's Degree,PhD Programs,Foundation Programs,Short-term programs
Programs
Mathematical Modeling,Theoretical Physics,Nuclear and Particle Physics,Materials Science
PhD Programs
Coursera MOOCs,OpenEdu platform courses
Online Programs
National Technological Initiative (NTI) Center,Laboratory of Molecular Neurodegeneration,Supercomputer Center 'Polytechnic'
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation,FIBAA,IChemE
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate30%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 1
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Apply for the 'Open Doors' Russian Scholarship Project to secure full tuition coverage and early admission.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Russian Ruble
UG Tuition
₽410,000/yr
per year · RUB
Living Cost
₽360,000/yr
per year · RUB
PG Tuition
₽470,000/yr
per year · RUB
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₽844,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · RUB
Scholarships AvailableRussian Government Scholarship,Open Doors International Olympiad,SPbPU Merit Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidAvailable for state-funded quota students
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's Degree,Master's Degree,PhD Programs,Foundation Programs,Short-term programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Telecommunications | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Software Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Power Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| International Business | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementRosatom,Gazprom,Sberbank,Severstal,BIOCAD
Industry Connections
SiemensSchneider ElectricHuaweiSAPKawasaki Heavy Industries
Notable Alumni
Pyotr Kapitsa,Vitaly Abalakov,Mikhail Koshkin
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-size swimming pool,Polytechnic Football Stadium,Climbing wall,Skiing base
Student Clubs
Best St. Petersburg,International Student Council,Polytech Media Center,Robot Club
Library Resources
Fundamental Library (over 3 million volumes),Digital Scientific Library,Resource Centers
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,Partnerships with 400+ universities worldwide,TUM Exchange
Summer Programs
International Polytechnic Summer School,Russian Language and Culture