Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #801
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Students
- 33,000
- International students
- 25%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1899
Overview
Founded in 1899 by decree of Emperor Nicholas II, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) has established itself as a world-class institution. It is consistently ranked among the top universities in Russia and maintains a strong global presence. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, with a particular emphasis on engineering, physics, and information technology. SPbPU is highly internationalized, hosting thousands of students from over 120 countries. Its campus provides a vibrant environment for research, innovation, and student life, supported by extensive facilities and a commitment to academic excellence.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Physics
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Management
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Civil Engineering
- Energy
- Mathematics
- Humanities
- International Business
- Nuclear Engineering
- 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 July/August for Fall intake.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- interstudy@spbstu.ru
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
RUB 266,600 – RUB 500,000 / year
Domestic students
RUB 266,600 – RUB 500,000 / year
Tuition fees vary by program and level of study.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| Civil Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| Electrical Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| Intelligent Systems (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| International Business Development (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| International Trade Relations (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Technologies (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| New Materials and Additive Technologies (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| Nuclear Power Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| Power Plant Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| Quantitative Finance (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | September |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.