Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation

Saint Petersburg, Russia

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World rank: #350
Acceptance rate: —
Students: —
International students: —
Institution type: Public
Founded: —

Overview

St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation (SUAI) is one of Russia's leading scientific and educational institutions, specialising in aerospace complexes, control systems and advanced technologies. Founded in the early 1940s as the Leningrad Institute of Aviation Instrumentation, SUAI has grown into a major international scientific and educational centre with 7 institutes, 3 faculties, 40+ departments, 70+ laboratories and research centres, and 148 educational programs. The university offers bachelor's, master's and postgraduate degrees in aerospace instrumentation, robotics, photonics, AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies and more, and is ranked in the QS EECA Top-350 and national Interfax Top-100.

Fields of study

Aerospace Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Information Systems and Technologies
Applied Informatics
Mechatronics and Robotics
Automation
Biotechnical Systems
Transport
Standardization and Metrology
Technosphere Safety
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Quantum Technologies

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum): —
TOEFL iBT (minimum): —
GPA (minimum): —
Intakes: Autumn, October
Application deadlines: Varies by program
Rolling admissions: No
Admissions contact: orio@guap.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

RUB 200,000 – RUB 215,000 / semester

Bachelor programs: 200,000–215,000 RUB per semester (published 2026-2027). Russian language preparatory course: 260,000 RUB for 11 months. State-funded (tuition-free) places available for foreign citizens via government quota.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Programs offered by Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation
Program	Level	Duration	Tuition	Deadline	Intakes
Applied Informatics (opens in a new tab)Full Time	Bachelor's	—	RUB 200,000 / semester	Varies	—
Automation of Technological Processes and Productions (opens in a new tab)Full Time	Bachelor's	—	RUB 200,000 / semester	Varies	—
Biotechnical Systems and Technologies (opens in a new tab)Full Time	Bachelor's	—	RUB 200,000 / semester	Varies	—
Embedded Systems Master's Program (opens in a new tab)Full Time	Master's	2 years	Varies	Varies	—
Information Systems and Technologies (opens in a new tab)Full Time	Bachelor's	—	RUB 200,000 / semester	Varies	—
Instrumentation and Electronic Means Technology (opens in a new tab)Full Time	Bachelor's	—	RUB 200,000 / semester	Varies	—
Mechatronics and Robotics (opens in a new tab)Full Time	Bachelor's	—	RUB 200,000 / semester	Varies	—
Russian language courses for foreign citizens entering the university (opens in a new tab)	—	—	RUB 260,000 / total	Varies	—
Software Engineering (opens in a new tab)Full Time	Bachelor's	—	RUB 200,000 / semester	Varies	—
Technical Exploitation of Aircrafts and Engines (opens in a new tab)Full Time	Bachelor's	—	RUB 215,000 / semester	Varies	—
Technosphere Safety (opens in a new tab)Full Time	Bachelor's	—	RUB 200,000 / semester	Varies	—
Transport Processes Technology (opens in a new tab)Full Time	Bachelor's	—	RUB 200,000 / semester	Varies	—

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.