Volga State University of Water Transport (VGUWT) is a Russian educational institution funded by the Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transportation. It is the largest educational institution in the Volga-Vyatka region. University is an educational institution for higher education aimed at combining traditional academic teaching with fundamental knowledge and practical orientation.

At the beginning of 2010, more than 18,000 students and cadets were enrolled. Since its formation, VGUVT (formerly – VGAWT, GIIVT) has prepared more than 46,000 specialists in their areas. Students focus on the development of their academic research skills and expertise, participate in the work of the university research teams, and apply for and win research grants to realize their in-house projects. On the basis of their merits and excellence in social activities, they are provided with an opportunity to take part in student exchange programs with universities around the world.

Study programs are based on ratified educational standards and harmonically group the latest scientific and technical progress. Most departments are provided with scientific research laboratories and divisions, which perform research activities and development on major directions of engineering science.

Study Programs

University provides studying processes at the following faculties:

• Faculty of Navigation
• Faculty of Electromechanical Engineering
• Faculty of Shipbuilding
• Faculty of Hydraulic Engineering and Environmental Protection
• Institute of Economics, Management, and Law 

Accommodation and Housing 

Dorms consist of eight rooms per floor, with 2-3 people per room. Each floor also has one kitchen and two toilets, and the basement has a shower. Students cannot select their own rooms. We encourage students to apply early, as the number of rooms is limited. Some students may not be comfortable with dorm rules, as they are often considered strict.

The hostels have kitchens, laundry rooms, study rooms and training sessions, recreation rooms, a gym, etc. The complete hostel complex is equipped with internet access and is guarded by professional security; and CCTV and fire alarm system. There are many apartments in Kursk available for rent at an affordable price, and many VGUWT students choose to stay in these private apartments.

Volga-Caspian Marine Fishery College is a higher educational institution in the Volga region of the Russian Federation. Volga-Caspian Marine Fishery College was founded in 1920. College provides quality studying processes in undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses, and doctoral studies in Russia. It is the center of educational activities and research activities in Russia and foreign countries.

Today Volga-Caspian Marine Fishery College has 5 study faculties, 30 study departments, and an academic staff consisting of 520 local and international students. Currently, Volga-Caspian Marine Fishery College enrolls more than 1,200 students from different regions of Russia and foreign countries. Over 90 years of existence, Volga-Caspian Marine Fishery College has prepared 28,371 specialists.

 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 college are involved in a variety of research activities and grant programs in Russian college and college abroad.

The Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades. College 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.

Study Programs

University provides studying processes at the following faculties:

• Institute of Information Technologies
• Maritime Institute
• Institute of Urban Development
• Institute of Social Sciences and International Relations
• Humanitarian and Pedagogical Institute
• Institute of Law Studies
• Faculty of Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering
• Faculty of Ship Power Engineering and Automatics
• Faculty of Marine Instrumentation

Accommodation and Housing 

College offers comfortable hostel rooms on a sharing basis for students of the same gender. Common hostel facilities for students include shared kitchen space for self-cooking, laundry, internet, cooling, and heating system. For all migration-related issues, students can take help from the Center for International Education.

The hostel provide all needed facilities for students as modern furniture, changed bedding, TV, free Wi-Fi, reading rooms, studying rooms, a hostel library, a common kitchen, and separate bathrooms and toilets. Hostels are under 24/7 CCTV surveillance, so every student can feel safe and comfortable. Wi-Fi connectivity is accessible 24/7 to make studying and resting more useful.

Nevelskoy State Maritime University is one of the oldest universities in the Far East. Maritime State University was founded in 1890 in Vladivostok. State Maritime University prepares professionals in the field of marine transportation systems, humanities, and marine engineering. University is the best place to study marine science in Russia and study ship construction in Russia.

Nevelskoy State Maritime University  is not only the first Russian State Maritime University but also one of the leading universities in the Asia-Pacific region. Today the training of specialists for the marine industry at Nevelskoy State Maritime University  is carried out by 750 highly qualified teachers with many years of experience in the educational process and the Navy. At present Nevelskoy State Maritime University has 15 study faculties and 53 study departments and 8 study institutes. Every year Nevelskoy State Maritime University enrolls more than 2,100 local and international students. In 200 years Nevelskoy State Maritime University  has trained more than 95,000 marine professionals.

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.

University is the best place to study in Russia for international students. All students can take part in international exchange programs and internships abroad. University provides full-time studying and part-time studying in undergraduate courses in Russia, postgraduate courses in Russia, and doctoral studies in Russia.

Study Programs 

University provides studying process at the following institutes and study departments:

• The Institute “Maritime Academy”
• The Institute of Automation and Information Technologies
• Maritime Technological Institute
• Institute of Management
• Sea Protection Institute
• The Institute of Social and Political Problems of Management
• The Institute of Eastern Asia
• Open Maritime Institute
• Maritime Physics-Technological Institute
• The Institute of Higher Qualification

Accommodation and Housing 

University provides a hostel for more than 1500 students. Students can get either an individual room or a double shared room. Rooms are equipped with modern furniture and bedding to make life there comfortable.

Students can find their national food being served in the hostel canteens and also many restaurants and other necessary stores are nearby. Well-developed infrastructure and the environment is friendly and safe. The rooms are well-furnished and clean. There are laundry rooms and dining areas as well. The hostel provide all needed facilities for students as modern furniture, changed bedding, TV, free Wi-Fi, reading rooms, studying rooms, a hostel library, a common kitchen, and separate bathrooms and toilets. Hostels are under 24/7 CCTV surveillance, so every student can feel safe and comfortable. Wi-Fi connectivity is accessible 24/7 to make studying and resting more useful.

Sevastopol Maritime Academy is a modern institution of higher education in Sevastopol city of the Russian Federation. Sevastopol Maritime Academy was created as a private educational institution in 2005. The Academy is the best place to study marine science in Russia and study ship construction in Russia.

Sevastopol Maritime Academy is a private educational institution that trains specialists in the marine and tourism industry. At present Sevastopol, Maritime Academy enrolls 2,300 local and international students. Currently, Sevastopol Maritime Academy has 5 study faculties, 17 study departments, and a pedagogical staff of 210 highly qualified educators. In 10 years Sevastopol Maritime Academy has trained 6,500 marine professionals.

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.

Study Programs

Academy provides studying processes at the following faculties: 

• Institute of Nuclear Energy and Industry
• Institute of Radioelectronics and Intelligent Technical Systems
• Institute of Information Technologies
• Maritime Institute
• Institute of Urban Development
• Institute of Social Sciences and International Relations
• Humanitarian and Pedagogical Institute
• Institute of Law Studies
• Institute of Finance, Economics, and Management
• Institute of Advanced Studies

Accommodation and Housing 

University provides a hostel in Sevastopol for more than 1500 students. Students can get either an individual room or a double shared room. Rooms are equipped with modern furniture and bedding to make life there comfortable.

Students can find their national food being served in the hostel canteens and also many restaurants and other necessary stores are nearby. The infrastructure is well-developed and the environment is friendly and safe. The rooms are well-furnished and clean. There are laundry rooms and dining areas as well. The hostel provide all needed facilities for students as modern furniture, changed bedding, TV, free Wi-Fi, reading rooms, studying rooms, a hostel library, a common kitchen, and separate bathrooms and toilets. Hostels are under 24/7 CCTV surveillance, so every student can feel safe and comfortable. Wi-Fi connectivity is accessible 24/7 to make studying and resting more useful.

Saint Petersburg State University of Water Communications is a higher educational institution and the structural unit of Saint Petersburg State University of Sea and River Fleet. It was established in 1930 and become the best place to study marine science and study ship construction in Russia. 

Currently, Saint Petersburg State University of Water Communications is the largest educational institution of secondary vocational education and the leading training center for the sea and river fleet in Saint Petersburg. 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.

Over its history, Saint Petersburg State University of Water Communications has prepared a large number of capable organizers for the Navy and the shipyards. At present Saint Petersburg State University of Water Communications has 4,500 local and international students in 26 study departments with 190 professional educators. In the last 70 years, Saint Petersburg the State University of Water Communications has trained 26,000 professionals and marine engineers.

The staff of the institute and students participate in the development and implementation of federal, regional, sectoral programs, and international programs. 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.

Study Programs 

University provides studying process at the following faculties:

• Faculty of Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering
• Faculty of Ship Power Engineering and Automatics
• Faculty of Marine Instrumentation
• Faculty of Digital Industrial Technologies
• Faculty of Economics
• Faculty of Vocational Guidance and Pre-University Training 
• Secondary Technical Faculty 
• Evening and Distance Faculty
• Faculty for Targeted Contractual Training and Additional Professional Education

 Accommodation and Housing 

 University offers comfortable hostel rooms on a sharing basis for students of the same gender. Common hostel facilities for students include shared kitchen space for self-cooking, laundry, internet, cooling, and heating system. For all migration-related issues, students can take help from the Center for International Education.

The hostel provide all needed facilities for students such as modern furniture, changed bedding, TV, free Wi-Fi, reading rooms, studying rooms, a hostel library, a common kitchen, and separate bathrooms and toilets. Hostels are under 24/7 CCTV surveillance, so every student can feel safe and comfortable. Wi-Fi connectivity is accessible 24/7 to make studying and resting more useful.

Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University is Russian university, which prepares world-class marine engineers with expertise in the design, construction, and maintenance of ships, surface ships, and submarines. St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University was founded in 1930. University is the best place to study marine science and study ship construction in Russia.

Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University provides a high level of training for graduates with compliance with international standards confirmed by experts of the International Institute of Marine Engineers in London. Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University’s higher degrees are recognized in Europe and in the United States. At present Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University 5 study faculties, 38 study departments, and a staff of 620 skilled professionals.

Every year around 1,600 local and international students graduate from Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University with quality higher degrees. In 85 years Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University has trained more than 28,000 marine professionals. 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.

The staff of the institute and students participate in the development and implementation of federal, regional, sectoral programs, and international programs. 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.

Study Programs 

University provides studying processes at the following faculties:

• Faculty of Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering
• Faculty of Ship Power Engineering and Automatics
• Faculty of Marine Instrumentation
• Faculty of Digital Industrial Technologies
• Faculty of Economics
• Faculty of Natural Sciences and Humanities
• Military Training Center
• Secondary Technical Faculty 
• Evening and Distance Faculty
• Faculty for Targeted Contractual Training and Additional Professional Education

Accommodation and Housing 

Student Dormitory has eight rooms per floor, with 2-3 people per room. Each floor also has one kitchen and two toilets, and the basement has a shower. All rooms have access to free Wi-fi and are equipped with essential modern amenities like a pillow, blanket, bedsheet, beds, tables, and chairs that are already added to the basic necessity list. For student recreation gyms, reading rooms and sports complex facilities are also available.

Every hostel resident can use every common room in the building, including the library, gym, canteen, and resting rooms. All rooms are well-furnished and ready to use at every time and day.

Saint Petersburg Sea Fishing College is one of the oldest educational institutions in Russia, which trains professionals to work on ships and in the fishing industry. Saint Petersburg Sea Fishing College was founded in 1913. University became an internationally recognized research school with a wide range of cultural and scientific ties with both Russian and overseas universities. It is the best place to study technical science in Russia and get a higher degree in Russia.

Over the years Saint Petersburg Sea Fishing College has trained over 25,000 professionals who work in all regions of Russia. At present Saint Petersburg Sea Fishing College has 6 study faculties, 29 study departments, and an academic staff of 250 teachers.

University offers training of specialists in bachelor’s courses and master’s courses in 44 areas of education in full-time studying and extra-mural forms of studying. The University offers postgraduate courses in 29 technical specialties and doctorate studies in 6 study specialties. University offers foreign students full-time and extra-mural education in undergraduate courses in Russia, graduate courses in Russia, and postgraduate courses in Russia. 

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.

Study Programs

College provide studying process at the following faculties:

• Faculty of Marine Instrumentation
• Faculty of Digital Industrial Technologies
• Faculty of Economics
• Faculty of Natural Sciences and Humanities
• Military Training Center
• Faculty of Vocational Guidance and Pre-University Training 

Accommodation and Housing

Student Dormitory has eight rooms per floor, with 2-3 people per room. Each floor also has one kitchen and two toilets, and the basement has a shower. All rooms have access to free Wi-fi and are equipped with essential modern amenities like a pillow, blanket, bedsheet, beds, tables, and chairs that are already added to the basic necessity list. For student recreation gyms, reading rooms and sports complex facilities are also available.

Every hostel resident can use every common room in the building, including the library, gym, canteen, and resting rooms. All rooms are well-furnished and ready to use at every time and day. Every room is supplied with modern technologies such as computers, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, central heating systems, air condition systems, and audiovisual equipment.

Saint Petersburg Maritime Technical College is a higher educational institution that prepares world-class marine engineers with expertise in the design, construction, and maintenance of ships, surface ships, and submarines. Saint Petersburg Maritime Technical College was founded in 1930. University became an internationally recognized research school with a wide range of cultural and scientific ties with both Russian and overseas universities. It is the best place to study technical science in Russia and get a higher degree in Russia.

Saint Petersburg Maritime Technical College provides a high level of training for graduates with compliance with international standards confirmed by experts of the International Institute of Marine Engineers in London. Saint Petersburg Maritime Technical College higher degrees are recognized in Europe and in the United States. At present Saint Petersburg Maritime Technical College has 5 study faculties, 38 study departments, and a staff of 620 skilled professionals. Every year around 1,600 local and international students graduate from Saint Petersburg Maritime Technical College. In 84 years Saint Petersburg Maritime Technical College has trained 28,000 marine professionals.

Scientific innovation infrastructure includes research laboratories of technical study departments and undergraduate courses, postgradaute courses, the central research laboratory, a vivarium, an anatomical museum in Russia, a museum of Medical History, and 14 research centers. The staff of the institute and students participate in the development and implementation of federal, regional, sectoral programs, and international programs. 

Study Programs

University provides studying processes at the following faculties:

• Faculty of Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering
• Faculty of Ship Power Engineering and Automatics
• Faculty of Marine Instrumentation
• Faculty of Digital Industrial Technologies
• Faculty of Economics
• Faculty of Natural Sciences and Humanities
• Military Training Center
• Faculty of Vocational Guidance and Pre-University Training 
• Secondary Technical Faculty 
• Evening and Distance Faculty
• Faculty for Targeted Contractual Training and Additional Professional Education

Accommodation and Housing 

Student Dormitory has eight rooms per floor, with 2-3 people per room. Each floor also has one kitchen and two toilets, and the basement has a shower. All rooms have access to free Wi-fi and are equipped with essential modern amenities like a pillow, blanket, bedsheet, beds, tables, and chairs that are already added to the basic necessity list. For student recreation gyms, reading rooms and sports complex facilities are also available.

Every hostel resident can use every common room in the building, including the library, gym, canteen, and resting rooms. All rooms are well-furnished and ready to use at every time and day. Every room is supplied with modern technologies such as computers, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, central heating systems, air condition systems, and audiovisual equipment.

Saint Petersburg College of Water Transport is a higher educational institution and the structural unit of Saint Petersburg State University of Sea and River Fleet. Saint Petersburg College of Water Transport was founded in 1930. The university conducts pre-university training for international applicants in technical science, medical and biological science, economical science, and humanity science. 

Currently, Saint Petersburg College of Water Transport is the largest educational institution of secondary vocational education and the leading training center for the sea and river fleet in Saint Petersburg. Over its history, Saint Petersburg College of Water Transport has prepared a large number of capable organizers for the Navy and the shipyards. At present Saint Petersburg College of Water Transport has 4,500 local and international students in 26 study departments with 190 professional educators. In the last 70 years, Saint Petersburg College of Water Transport has trained 26,000 professionals and marine engineers.

All graduates have vast amounts of opportunities with employment in the most popular international organizations and Russian companies. The university offers 11 English-medium Master`s programs, two of which are internationally accredited to ASIIN (German accreditation association).

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.

Study Programs

University provides studying processes at the following faculties:

• Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geotechnologies
• Faculty of Structural Engineering
• Faculty of Architecture and Urban Design
• Faculty of Ecology and Water Resources Management
• Faculty of Construction and Maintainance Management
• Faculty of Transport Systems and Urban Science

Accommodation and Housing 

The University provides 3 Student Hostels to accommodate international students and non-city residents. All hostels are protected by the police under CCTV surveillance and every student can feel safe and comfortable during studying or resting. 

Every student has free access to all hostel rooms as renovated and equipped reading halls with modern technologies and a huge base of informational resources, a cafeteria with the ability to drink coffee and spend time with friends, a gym with new sports equipment,  geyser for hot and cold water and park on the territory of the hostel. 

Novosibirsk State Academy of Water Transport is a state budgetary educational institution of higher education, founded by the Federal Agency of Sea and River Transport in 1951. Novosibirsk State Academy of Water Transport is one of the leading water transport universities in Russia and the world. The university conducts pre-university training for international applicants in technical science, medical and biological science, economical science, and humanity science. 

Today Novosibirsk State Academy of Water Transport enrolls more than 6,000 local and international students in full-time studying, evening faculty, and correspondence faculty. Novosibirsk State Academy of Water Transport is a unique education organization in the Siberian and Far Eastern federal districts for the continuous training of specialists with secondary vocational and higher education with highly qualified academic professors and teaching staff. At present Novosibirsk State Academy of Water Transport has 6 study faculties, 24 study departments, and a teaching staff of 250 qualified teachers. During its work period, the Novosibirsk State Academy of Water Transport has trained over 20,000 students. The University offers a wide range of training programs for higher education and secondary vocational education, postgraduate training programs, and programs of additional vocational training. 

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.

Study Programs 

University provides studying processes at the following faculties:

• Electromechanical Faculty
• Ship-Mechanical Faculty
• Hydraulic Engineering Faculty
• Navigation Faculty
• Water Transport Management
• Extramural Faculty

Accommodation and Housing 

The University is proud of its modern dormitory housing 1100 people. Every section has two cozy rooms, a kitchen, a shower, and a bathroom. The hostel for international students is located in the center of the city 30mtr from the University’s main building. The hostel has well-equipped rooms with all modern facilities for 3 seated big rooms upgraded comforts, and central heating. 

Reception, laundry, cleaning and washing personnel, reading room, and computer hall are always available for every hostel resident. Every hostel resident can use every common room in the building, including the library, gym, canteen, and resting rooms. All rooms are well-furnished and ready to use at every time and day.  Entrances to the building are equipped with video surveillance and security posts. Every room fully has modern furniture and technical equipment, such as central heating and air conditioning systems, permanent Wi-Fi, and cable TV.