Geological / Mining Universities

It is a Russian federal state-owned higher education institution based in Saint Petersburg. It is considered to be the oldest and one of the largest universities in Russia. The university has a reputation for having educated the majority of Russia’s political elite, including presidents Vladimir Putin and Dimitry Medvedev, both of whom studied Law at the university. It has 24 faculties and institutes which are further subdivided into departments, and other main structural subdivisions, including the Sports Department, Rectorate, Gorky Scientific Library, Academic Gymnasium, publishing house, and clinic. SPbSU is made up of 24 specialized faculties, which are:

Irkutsk National Research Technical University was opened in May 1930 in Irkutsk city as the Siberian Mining Institute, to begin training for the gold mining industry in Russia. In 1938 Irkutsk State Technical University was renamed the Mining and Metallurgy Institute and in 1960 Irkutsk State Technical University became the Polytechnic Institute. Currently, the University has 18,000 both Russian and international students including 1,300 full-time foreign students. INRTU’s ultimate and prior goal is bringing up a new generation of specialists empowered to change the way they think and work towards a sustainable future. The idea of sustainable development is embodied in all educational programs.

Tula State University is the largest state university in Tula, Central Russia. More than 20,000 local and international 20,000 students, 400 postgraduates, and 600 foreign students study at Tula State University. The university consists of nine faculties (colleges), a medical institute, a center of pre-university studies, a regional center for professional development, and 73 study departments (chairs). TSU has more than 150 study programs in defense, technology, mining construction, computer science, economics, law, humanities, and medicine. There are more than 1,200 faculty members, among them 278 full doctors of sciences, professors, and 742 candidates of sciences, associate professors. The total number of qualified academic staff is 2,400. TSU provides full-time education and part-time education, distance education, and education by correspondence. The university trains mathematicians, mechanics, physicists, chemists, psychologists, political scientists, historians, theologians, linguists, translators, lawyers, sociologists, physicians, specialists in physical culture and sports, designers and design engineers, economists, managers, architects, educationists.

Belgorod State University is one of the oldest universities in Belgorod and the largest university in the Belgorod region. Belgorod State University was established in 1876 as a pedagogical institute. In July 1996, University in Belgorod region became one regional university which is today known as Belgorod State University. In the national ranking of universities Belgorod State University holds 37th place among the best 100 universities.  University offers undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses, and doctoral courses for 23,000 students from all regions of Russia. Students can get an internationally recognized degree and take part in 18 Joint Educational Projects with top universities in Europe and Asia-Pacific Region. University provides both international students and local students with the opportunity to study Bachelor`s courses and Master`s degree programs in English medium of instruction.

V. Lomonosov Moscow State University is a public research university in Moscow, Russia, and the most prestigious state university in the country. Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU) was established in 1755 as the main educational establishment in Moscow, Russian Federation, and neighboring countries. Moscow State University has more than 40,000 students in Undergraduate courses, Postgraduate courses, and Doctoral levels of education. It is considered one of the oldest universities in Moscow and is part of “Stalin’s Seven Sisters,” a group of Moscow skyscrapers built in the Stalinist style of architecture. University is considered a center of educational activity and research activity in the country. One of the strongest sides of University is applied sciences. The university actively promotes its programs in studying genetics, study biomedicine, study cognitive sciences, study ecology, study information technologies, and similar. 

Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU) is a state university in Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia, Russia. It was founded in 1940 as the Karelian-Finnish University and was renamed in 1956. Petrozavodsk State University in Russia offers its students undergraduate courses and postgraduate courses in English medium of instruction and Russian medium of instruction. Petrozavodsk State University includes 12 study faculties, 89 study departments, 8 educational institutes, 84 modern research laboratories, and 27 innovative departments. Petrozavodsk State Medical University in Russia has a famous and professional teaching staff. There are more than 600 teachers and professors, 529 Candidates of Science and Associate Professors, 139 Doctors of Science, and 90 Professors. Professors are ready to assist students with all issues concerning the studying process. 

​​Kuban State Medical University is a prominent medical school in Russia. It is located in Krasnodar, the capital of Krasnodar Krai in South Russia. Kuban State Medical University was founded by the government of the Russian Federation and got its accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education of Russia in 1920. The university occupies a special place in the structure of medical professional education in Russia thanks to the quality management system of vocational education. Kuban State Medical University is among the 5 premier Medical Universities of Russia that work with biological materials. The University is a prominent medical education institution among international students, especially Indian students to pursue MBBS in Russia. The Center for Practical Skills of the University was created to solve fundamentally important issues of medical education in Russia, and to master the skills of a doctor without causing harm to the patients. KSMU provides training in the field of medicine, and pharmacy, which is conducted by highly-qualified specialists. 

​​Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G Shukhov (BSTU) is one of the higher educational establishments in Russia, which has been training students for 50 years in the field of the construction industry. It was founded as a basic institution of building materials. According to the result of the rating by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, the University holds the first position among architectural institutions in Russia. The University consists of 11 study institutes: construction materials science, economics and management, technological equipment and complexes, architecture and construction, information technology and control systems; automobile and road construction, environmental engineering, computerization of machine building technology, energy, distance learning, and correspondence studies. 

South Russian State Technical University (NPI) has made a significant contribution to the development of engineering education in Russia, having trained more than 150 thousand experts. Currently the SRSPU (NPI) basic activities are the large-scale fundamental and applied scientific researches, innovative technologies aimed at training the highly qualified engineering personnel corresponding to strategic problems of the government in ensuring transition from the resource economy to the economy of innovative type.

Lipetsk State Technical University (LSTU) is one of the leading educational institutions of the Central Black-Earth region of the Russian Federation. Established in 1956 as the Evening faculty of Tula Mechanical Institute, it become the first and only technical university in the region to study technical science and engineering in Russia.  University began its history with training specialists majoring in the technology of mechanical engineering, metal-cutting machines, machinery and technology of foundry. For more than 50 years of its history, LSTU has been committed to the concept of its development concentrated on guaranteeing the quality of professional training of a highly qualified workforce and on raising the prestige of engineering education and technical science. The university provides studying processes in 14 modern educational and laboratory buildings, a scientific and technical library with 900,000 storage units and about 60,000 full-text electronic documents, a student dormitory, a sports complex with a swimming pool, and modern laboratory equipment.

The Moscow State Technical University “MAMI” (MSTU “MAMI”) is a large higher educational institution in Russia, training engineers and scholars for machine-building plants (also for car-and-tractor making plants), research centers, and firms dealing with design, manufacture, economics and marketing service, diagnostics, certification and technical operation and maintenance of automobiles, tractors, their systems, and aggregates. It was established in 1866 and became one of the best places to study in Russia. During the years of educational and research activities, the University has trained more than 50,000 specialists employed at enterprises, design bureaus, research centers, and proving grounds, in educational institutions in our country. Every year about 8,000 students study technical science at 8 study faculties that have full-time courses, part-time courses, and extra-mural study departments.

The Tver State Technical University was founded in 1922. It is a large educational institution, scientific institution, and industrial complex belonging to the system under the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. University is the best place to study engineering, study technical sciences, and study radio electronics in Russia. Now Tver Tech is a dynamically evolving University with a number of modern specialties, very popular among the younger generation. The University is a member of the Technical Universities Association and Engineering Education Association of the Russian Federation. Besides, Tver Tech is a founder of the Russian Preparatory Faculties Association for Foreign Students and Overseas Students Association in Russia. There are approximately 4500 local and international students of full-time courses and about 1300 local and international students taking correspondence courses at Tver Tech. Educational processes and scientific work are provided by 500 experienced specialists. Among them, there are 60 professors and 250 assistant professors. There are also 15 members of the Academy of Science and Associate Members, 11 Honored Scientists, and Honored Inventors of the Russian Federation at the University.

Ukhta State Technical University is a unique representative of Russian oil and gas universities and one of the largest technical higher education institutions in the European North of Russia. By this time, more than 25,000 engineers and economists had graduated in oil courses, geology courses, building courses, and timber industry courses. After the successful attestation on April 14, 1999, the Institute was granted a status of a State Technical University. Ukhta State Technical University provides a studying process for more than 15,000 local and international students who study 22 different technical specialties at the technical university. USTU is located in the Republic of Komi, in the town of Ukhta – an industrial capital of this region. There is an advanced oil and gas industry and a wood complex. The technical university works with the leading Russian oil and gas companies and their branches in the region such as “Gazprom”, “Transneft”, “Rosneft”, and “Lukoil”. Due to it, every student can take part in internships abroad in the most prominent international universities and foreign organizations.

The main goal of the university was to train personnel for administrative, commercial, and industrial institutions in the East Asian part of Russia and adjacent states. The main courses were the languages: Chinese, Japanese, Manchu, Korean, and Mongolian, the history and political organization of the Eastern states, jurisprudence, etc. This university has 9 study faculties and 5 technical institutes. University provides studying processes for local and international students from other countries. Due to numerous cooperation agreements with foreign universities and organizations, members of academic staff and students have the opportunity to take part in exchange programs and internships abroad to get new theoretical knowledge and practical skills. University provides studying of Bachelor’s programs, Master’s programs, and Postgraduate programs for Russian students and develop advanced Master’s programs with English medium of instruction. Students and teaching staff at University are involved in a variety of research activities and grant programs in Russian universities and universities abroad.

Kazan Federal University is a public research university located in Kazan, Russia. It was founded in 1804 as Imperial Kazan University and become the largest university in Russia with high-quality infrastructure and advanced teaching methods, which make it very popular among Indian as well as international students.  Every year more than 50,000 local and international students are enrolled in the studying process. University has more than 700 degree programs at the undergraduate level of study and postgraduate level of education. The university’s outlook is also reflected in both research and exchange opportunities. KFU students and faculty members participate in research projects and exchange programs with 300+ partners in 64 countries. The mission of Kazan Federal University was to develop a strong research and academic hub with the support of the innovative region and country development by providing world-class academic programs, research development, and technological development. 

The National Research Tomsk State University, TSU  is a public research university located in Tomsk, Russia. The university, which opened in 1888, was the first university in the Asian part of Russia and, in practice, the first Russian university East of the Volga. University is the best place to study engineering and study economics in Russian universities. The university is the city’s biggest educational institution, with around 23,000 local and international students. University’s main aim is to increase the level of education among young persons in Russia and abroad, making higher education in Russia affordable and quality, and giving their students opportunities for employment with the most popular international organizations and Russian state bodies. Students have the option of receiving quality education within the 100 main areas of engineering,  technical science, social  sciences, and humanity science.  The Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades. University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a university library, students dormitory, sports facilities, internships abroad, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services. 

Bashkir State University is a classic university in the city of Ufa of the Russian Federation which is also considered to be the first institution of Bashkortostan and one of the founders of the Association of Russian classical universities. Bashkir State University was established in 1909 as the Ufa Teacher Training Institute, and in 1919 Ufa Teacher Training Institute was transformed into the Ufa Institute of Education. In 1929 Ufa Institute of Education was established as Bashkir State Pedagogical Institute. In 1857 Bashkir State Pedagogical Institute received state university status and became Bashkir State University. For more than 100 years Bashkir State University has prepared highly qualified specialists for the different areas of the economy. In recent years Bashkir State University has become a major center for postgraduate education, which successfully operates 67 post-graduate courses and doctoral studies in 10 scientific specialties. 

Moscow State Mining University is a Russian institute of higher education that prepares mining engineers.  University is the best place to study in Russia for international students, and local students, and get a recognized abroad Russian higher degree. Now MSMU prepares mining engineers of the highest level.  MSMU consists of 5 study faculties and 39 study departments. 22 scientific degrees are on offer. The University has excellent experienced teaching staff. Today 840 prominent teachers work full-time at the University. Studying at MSMU is the right choice for anyone who understands solid education lays the foundation for his future successful career and success.  The Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades. University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a university library, students dormitory, sports facilities, internships abroad, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services. 

Norilsk State Industrial Institute is a public higher educational institution. It is located in Norilsk, Russia. It is a modern higher education institution, established in 1961. University is developing different scientific directions and invites students to join the research. The campus of the educational institution is located in Norilsk. The institute combines classical educational traditions with modern studying technologies and curricula in its work. Since its creation, the higher education institution has always kept up to date constantly expanding the range of academic programs according to the state demand for engineering staff, increasing the quality of specialists’ training, and achieving international recognition. Institute has an integrated system of training compound of theoretical training of students with industrial activity at the base enterprises. They can take part in scientific research and continue training in postgraduate study.

The Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, NEFU, previously known as Yakutsk State University, is the largest higher education institution in the Russian northeast and it is one of Russia’s ten federal universities. NEFU’s main campus is in Yakutsk (Sakha Republic), and it has two other campuses in Sakha as well as one in Anadyr in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. North-Eastern Federal University is one of the leading research and educational centers in the Russian Federation. The University has 3 study branches: Technical Institute in Neryungri, Mirny Polytechnic Institute, and Chukotka Branch in Anadyr. NEFU has 5 research institutes, 12 study institutes, 6 study faculties, 4 study departments, 36 academic courses, research projects, and 5 university museums.  The university has more than 18,000 local and international students from 46 foreign countries and 42 regions of Russia. Research projects and academic projects and study programs are successfully implemented thanks to the well-coordinated work of more than 1,300 research and teaching staff, of which about 70% have academic degrees.

Novosibirsk State University is a public research university located in Novosibirsk, Russia. The university was founded in 1958, on the principles of integration of education and science, early involvement of students with research activities, and the engagement of leading scientists in its teaching programs. The mission of the university is to provide quality education and allow graduates to integrate into an all-Russian and international educational and research space, forming high moral qualities of a person, purposeful getting and accumulation of new knowledge in the sphere of applied biotechnology and other spheres of activity of the university, dissemination of that knowledge in the decision of complex tasks in the development of the sector. University provides studying of Bachelor’s programs, Master’s programs, and Postgraduate programs for Russian students and develop advanced Master’s programs with English medium of instruction. Students and teaching staff at University are involved in a variety of research activities and grant programs in Russian universities and universities abroad.

Orenburg State University is the largest institute of higher education in the Orenburg region. It is a leading training, research, and cultural center carrying out advanced educational services at all levels. University staff are prominent specialists in the field of technical science working on improving curricula and learning processes, enhancing facilities, and expanding research.  Among them are many engineers, programmers, professors, honored workers of the science of the Russian Federation, laureates of State Awards in Sciences, and fellow members of Russian and international academies. The university employs more than 1,200 academics and 1,800 support staff. More than 40,000 undergraduates and 3,000 advanced degree candidates are enrolled. More than 5,000 specialists participate in refresher courses for career enhancement.

Perm State University is located in the city of Perm, Perm Krai, Russia. Founded in 1916, it claims to be one of the oldest universities in the Ural and eastern territories of Russia. University is the best place to study in Russia and get higher education in Russia. Today, the university includes 12 study faculties, 77 study departments, and 2 study branches. It provides a quality studying process for more than 11,432 local and international students including 7,607 students in full-time courses. The university provides professional training for scientific specialists in 56 postgraduate specializations (there are about 250 postgraduate students) and 6 doctoral specializations. There are 14 dissertation councils, including 11 councils for the defense of doctoral theses. Academic activities were conducted by 1229 researchers in 2022, including 164 doctors of sciences, professors, and 480 candidates of sciences, associate professors. University provides studying of Bachelor’s programs, Master’s programs, and Postgraduate programs for Russian students and develop advanced Master’s programs with English medium of instruction. Students and teaching staff at University are involved in a variety of research activities and grant programs in Russian universities and universities abroad.

Russian State Geological Prospecting University is a public university based in Moscow, Russia, specializing in geology science, geophysics science, gemmology science, environmental science, and other earth-science disciplines. University is one of the most prominent educational establishments in Russia, that provides a quality studying process for local and international students. University is the best place to study in Russia and get a recognized Russian degree. Over the entire history of Russian State Geological Prospecting University, the university raised more than 30,000 specialists, 1,500 candidates, and 400 doctors of sciences. More than 1,300 international students from over 78 countries of the world are among the graduates of the Russian State Geological Prospecting University. University graduates are the discoverers of more than two hundred large mineral deposits both in the Russian Federation and abroad. The mission of the university is to provide quality education and allow graduates to integrate into an all-Russian and international educational and research space, forming high moral qualities of a person, purposeful getting and accumulation of new knowledge in the sphere of geology and other spheres of activity of the university, dissemination of that knowledge in the decision of complex tasks in the development of the sector.

Russian State Hydrometeorological University is a coeducational and public research university located in St. Petersburg, Russia. It was founded in 1930. For all the time RSHU has trained more than 20,000 professionals, with more than 3 000 from foreign countries.  University is the best place to study in Russia and get a recognized Russian degree. University provides a studying process for more than 4,000 students. All of them have the options of full-time studying and correspondence studying on undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses, and doctoral courses in Russia. There is a postgraduate course for 8 study faculties. Students working on a doctor’s degree and post-graduate degree can present their thesis to the Scientific Board of the university.  University provides studying of Bachelor’s programs, Master’s programs, and Postgraduate programs for Russian students and develop advanced Master’s programs with English medium of instruction. Students and teaching staff at NMSTU are involved in a variety of research activities and grant programs in Russian universities and universities abroad.

Saratov State University is a major higher education and research institution in Russia. Construction of major university buildings as well as the university clinic named after S.R. Mirotvortsev was carried out under the supervision of the talented Russian architect Karl Hermann Ludwig Müffke.  University provides quality technical education for over 3,500 local and international students. It is one of the most prominent Russian higher education institutions for receiving a technical degree in Russia.  SSU has 28 study departments and more than 90 study programs. The current enrollment is around 28,000 students. University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. The Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades. It also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a university library, students dormitory, sports facilities, internships abroad, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services. The University has a publishing-polygraphic complex, equipped with modern equipment for producing books, methodical literature, scientific journals, etc.

Siberian State University of Geosystems and Technologies is a public university. It is located in Novosibirsk, Russia, and was established in 1933.  University provides studying processes for local and international students from other countries. Due to numerous cooperation agreements with foreign universities and organizations, members of academic staff and students have the opportunity to take part in exchange programs and internships abroad to get new theoretical knowledge and practical skills. University has an integrated system of training compound of theoretical training of students with industrial activity at the base enterprises. They can take part in scientific research and continue training in postgraduate study. The university conducts education activities for more than forty years and has an invariably high reputation among higher education institutions in Russia. University provides Bachelor’s programs, Master’s programs, and Postgraduate programs for Russian students and develop advanced Master’s programs with English medium of instruction. Students and teaching staff at University are involved in a variety of research activities and grant programs in Russian universities and universities abroad.

Southern Federal University formerly known as Rostov State University (1957–2006), is a public university in Rostov Oblast, Russia with campuses in Rostov-on-Don and Taganrog. Southern Federal University is the largest research and educational establishment in Rostov Oblast. The university began to operate in Rostov-on-Don in 1915 as an affiliate part of the Imperial University of Warsaw. The university carries out educational activity and prepares specialists in engineering specialties, economics specialties, and a legal specialty on internal and in absentia forms of training both on budgetary, and contractual basis. The university trained more than 11,000 international and local students. All students can pass improvement of professional skills in various education programs. University has an integrated system of training compound of theoretical training of students with industrial activity at the base enterprises. They can take part in scientific research and continue training in postgraduate study.

Ural State Mining University is situated in Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation. It was founded in 1914. It is the oldest establishment of higher education in the Middle Urals. It offers education in geology, geophysics, engineering and management of mining, and geological prospecting. The university offers dozens of graduate and postgraduate programs. The geologists of the university have discovered hundreds of deposits in the Urals and Siberia. University’s main aim is to increase the level of education among young persons in Russia and abroad, making higher education in Russia affordable and quality, and giving their students opportunities for employment with the most popular international organizations and Russian state bodies. Students have the option of receiving quality education within the 100 main areas of engineering,  technical science, social  sciences, and humanity science.  The Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades. University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a university library, students dormitory, sports facilities, internships abroad, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services. 

Voronezh State University is one of the main universities in Central Russia, located in the city of Voronezh. The university was established in 1918. The university has 18 study faculties and an enrollment of 22,000 local and international students from Russia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. University is the best place to study in Russia for international students, and local students, and get a recognized abroad Russian higher degree. Besides, the university has 6 research institutes and 16 research laboratories administered by the Russian Academy of Science. The university is composed of 10 study buildings and 7 resident halls situated throughout the city. For over 90 years the University has trained more than 100,000 professionals. The Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades. University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a university library, students dormitory, sports facilities, internships abroad, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services. 

The Yugra State University is a public university in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. The university was founded in 2001 by the initiative of the Government of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug on the basis of branches of educational institutions that existed in Khanty-Mansiysk: the Tyumen State Agricultural Academy, the Nizhnevartovsk State Pedagogical Institute, and the Siberian State Automobile and Highway Academy. The University’s main aim is to spread quality Russian education worldwide and allow students to get a higher degree in Russia. University has branch campuses in Kirov and Sharya. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, its study curriculums are approved by Russian state bodies. All educational units of the academy such as educational institutions, and study departments are headed by teachers with academic degrees and titles. Educational activities in the academy are carried out in the squares, enshrined in the right of operational management of the orders of the Territorial Office of the Federal Agency for the Management of Federal Property in Russian Federation.

Transbaikal State University is an institution of higher education in Chita, Russia. It is the largest educational, scientific, and innovative center in Zabaykalsky Krai. Transbaikal State University was established in 1974 on the basis of the Technology Department of Irkutsk Technical Institute which was opened earlier in 1966. The university has good material and technical base, 7 renovated academic buildings, a culture center and art center, a university sports complex, a health center, a canteen, and a student dormitory. The scientific and technical library of the University is the second in the Kamchatka region in the size of book stock. It services access to the Internet and to the Russian State Library. At present, University is the main educational, scientific, and cultural center of the region. University academic staff consists of more than 1,000 prominent teachers and lecturers including 47 doctors and professors, and 250 philosophy doctors. More than 14,000 students have the opportunity to get a quality higher degree in Russian technical university and become a member of a strong international students community in Russia.