Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev - KAI
Kazan, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,301
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Students
- 12,000
- International students
- 6%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1932
Overview
Founded in 1932 as the Kazan Aviation Institute, the university has evolved into a major research and educational complex. It was named after the renowned aircraft designer A.N. Tupolev in 1973 and achieved the status of a National Research University in 2009. The university is deeply integrated with the Russian aerospace and defense industries, providing high-level technical training. It operates multiple campuses and research centers, focusing on fundamental and applied sciences. The institution serves approximately 15,000 students across various disciplines, including engineering, business, and humanities. It is recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
Fields of study
- Aviation
- Aerospace Engineering
- Ground Transport
- Energy Engineering
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Automation
- Electronics
- Computer Technologies
- Information Security
- Radio Electronics
- Photonics
- Digital Technologies
- Engineering Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Nanotechnologies
- Materials Science
Accreditation: Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program, typically summer.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- priem@kai.ru
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$1,000 – $2,499 / year
Domestic students
$1,000 – $2,499 / year
Fees are approximate and vary by program and citizenship.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
