Tomsk State University
General Information
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.
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 study process at the following faculties:
- Faculty of Chemistry
- Faculty of Oil and Gas
- Institute of Arts and Culture
- Faculty of Historical and Political Studies
- Faculty of Philology
- Faculty of Journalism
- Pre-courses Department
- Faculty of Philosophy
- Faculty of Psychology
- Faculty of Foreign Languages
- Biological Institute
- Faculty of Geology and Geography
- Faculty of Physics
- Faculty of Radiophysics
- Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics
- Faculty of Physics and Engineering
- Institute of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
- Faculty of Innovative Technologies
- Institute of Economics and Management
- Institute of Law
- Faculty of Physical Education
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 seater 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. The cost of living in Russia can be completely affordable and can also make it a comfortable place to live in.