National Research University "Moscow Power Engineering Institute"
Moscow, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,649
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 24,000
- International students
- 9%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1930
Overview
Founded in 1930, National Research University 'Moscow Power Engineering Institute' (MPEI) is a premier federal technical university in Russia. The university educates over 24,000 students, supported by more than 2,200 teachers and scientists, and has produced over 200,000 graduates who have contributed to the development of the energy sector and engineering worldwide. MPEI holds National Research University status and operates as a federal state budgetary educational institution under the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. The university's infrastructure includes its own training thermal power plant and a uranium-water subcritical assembly for nuclear research. MPEI offers Bachelor's, Master's, Specialist, and PhD programs across fields including power engineering, electrical engineering, radio electronics, information technologies, computer science, nuclear power engineering, and mechanical engineering. MPEI actively develops international cooperation through joint programs with universities in China, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan, and through branches in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) and Tashkent (Uzbekistan). The university participates in network universities (BRICS, SCO, EAEU, CIS, RAFU) and hosts international academic mobility programs. On May 1, 2025, MPEI was awarded the Order 'For Outstanding Achievements in Labour' by President Vladimir Putin.
Fields of study
- Power Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Nuclear Power Engineering
- Thermal Power Engineering
- Radio Engineering
- Electronics
- Information Technologies
- Computer Science
- Robotics and Mechatronics
- Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematical Modeling
- Hydropower and Renewable Energy
- Applied Mathematics
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.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- mpei@interedu.ru
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09.03.01 Computing Machines, Complexes, Systems and Networks (opens in a new tab)Russian, English · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jul 18, 2026 | — |
| 09.04.01 Computing Machines, Complexes, Systems and Networks (opens in a new tab)Russian, English · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jul 18, 2026 | — |
| 13.03.01 Thermal Power Plants (opens in a new tab)Russian, English · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jul 18, 2026 | — |
| 13.03.02 Electrical Power Plants (opens in a new tab)Russian, English · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jul 18, 2026 | — |
| 13.04.01 Theoretical Fundamentals of Heat Engineering (opens in a new tab)Russian, English · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jul 18, 2026 | — |
| 15.03.06 Computer Control Technologies in Robotics and Mechatronics (opens in a new tab)Russian, English · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Jul 18, 2026 | — |
| 15.04.03 Dynamics and Strength of Machines, Instruments and Equipment (opens in a new tab)Russian, English · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Jul 18, 2026 | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
