Astrakhan State Technical University
Astrakhan, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 12,000
- International students
- 15%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1930
Overview
Astrakhan State Technical University (ASTU) is a prominent public technical university located in Astrakhan, Russia. It serves as a leading educational and research center in the Caspian region, operating under the jurisdiction of the Federal Agency for Fishery. The university specializes in training highly qualified experts for the fishing industry, marine technology, shipbuilding, oil and gas engineering, and information technology. ASTU is recognized for its strong links with industry partners and its focus on practical, career-oriented education.
Fields of study
- Aquaculture and Aquatic Bioresources
- Marine Technology
- Shipbuilding
- Oil and Gas Engineering
- Information Technology
- Economics
- Law
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Food Biotechnology
- Robotics
- Tourism
Accreditation: Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- July 25 (Budget-funded), August 20 (Contract/International)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- priem@astu.org
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
RUB 164,000 – RUB 368,000 / year
Domestic students
RUB 130,000 – RUB 298,000 / year
Tuition fees for 2024/2025 academic year. Specific rates depend on the field of study. Petroleum engineering is typically the most expensive.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Informatics (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 159,100 / year | Varies | September |
| Aquatic Bioresources and Aquaculture (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 159,100 / year | Varies | September |
| Civil Engineering (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 159,100 / year | Varies | September |
| Ecology and Natural Resource Management (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 159,100 / year | Varies | September |
| Economics (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 139,400 / year | Varies | September |
| Food Technology (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 159,100 / year | Varies | September |
| Management (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 139,400 / year | Varies | September |
| Marine Engineering (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 182,730 / year | Varies | September |
| Petroleum Engineering (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 182,730 / year | Varies | September |
| Power and Electrical Engineering (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 159,100 / year | Varies | September |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.