Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University

🇷🇺 Russia

About

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) is a major Russian technical university providing courses in engineering, physics, economics, humanities and information technology. SPbPU offers 50+ Bachelor's degree programs, 200+ Master's degree programs, 90 doctorate programs and 90 PhD programs, in addition to non-degree and international education programs. SPbPU is a national re...

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) is a major Russian technical university providing courses in engineering, physics, economics, humanities and information technology. SPbPU offers 50+ Bachelor's degree programs, 200+ Master's degree programs, 90 doctorate programs and 90 PhD programs, in addition to non-degree and international education programs. SPbPU is a national research university which combines multidisciplinary R&D activities with advanced technology to prepare graduates to work in today’s competitive marketplace.

SPbPU educates more than 33,000 students with about 7 000 international students including from over 100 countries. The university has partnerships with about 300 universities, about 130 scientific and research institutions and over 150 companies from over than 50 countries. SPbPU is home to over 20 international research centers which carry out research collaborations with major companies including Motorola, Microsoft, Siemens, LG, Apple and AT&T.

You will get profound knowledge and practical skills as well as rich and intensive cultural and entertaining time in one of the most beautiful cities of Russia! There are a few best things about Saint Petersburg as:

- Great city for sightseeing; - Brilliant architecture and stunning views; - Exciting cultural and social life; - Magic White Nights in summer; - and intelligent friendly people around!

Today, the university's structure includes 12 Institutes, over 100 departments and 120 R&E laboratories; a big number of research centers, innovation laboratories and a science park, fundamental library, campus, medical center, modern sports centers.

St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is happy to offer international programs taught both in Russian and in English, which are very popular among students from all over the world. Students, who are willing to get undergraduate and postgraduate degrees taught in Russian, may take a Foundation Program.

Studying in St. Petersburg

You will definitively benefit from studies and everyday life in Russia’s most beautiful– Saint Petersburg! The city is considered to be a steady bridge between Russia and Europe, welcoming people from all over the world.

Accomodation:

International students are provided with double accommodation in a two-room apartment with shared facilities and a kitchen in the comfortable student dormitory.

Location:

The campus of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is located in the north-west district of the city, very close to underground (subway). You can easily get to the center of the city using underground (subway) within 20 minutes. The nearest underground station is 5-7 minutes walk from the student dormitory.

We welcome everyone who would like to study in our smart University and get most of a student's life in our lovely city!

Kind Regards, SPbPU Team

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 609 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems

QS #609 (2026)
THE #801–1000 (2026)

Ranked in 24 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# =609
210
27.9
2026
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 801–1000
450
35.5
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
Not Ranked
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# =919
42.2
2026

Key Facts

Students
16,730
Student-Staff Ratio
9.9 : 1
Int'l Students
32%
Female : Male
43 : 57

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
1 101 201 301 401 501 601 701 801 901 950 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Rank
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Score:

Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
151-200
Metallurgical Engineering
Top 200
201-300
Instruments Science & Technology
201-230
Civil & Structural Engineering
301–400
Physical Sciences
301-350
=349
Engineering & Technology
351-400
Chemical Engineering
351-400
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
351-400
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
501-550
Natural Sciences
501-530
Social Sciences & Management
501–600
Business & Economics
501-600
Mathematics
551-600

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

ARWU

3 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Metallurgical Engineering 151-200 - 2025
Instruments Science & Technology 201-300 - 2020
Physics & Astronomy 301-400 - 2023

US News

5 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Physics & Astronomy =244 42.2 2026
Materials Science =358 42.2 2026
Physical Chemistry =656 42.2 2026
Engineering =823 42.2 2026
Chemistry =847 42.2 2026

THE

8 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Physical Sciences 301–400 43.0 2026
Engineering & Technology 501–600 36.5 2026
Business & Economics 501–600 33.9 2026
Computer Science 601–800 30.0 2026
Social Sciences 601–800 26.6 2026
Education & Training 601–800 20.1 2026
Arts & Humanities 601–800 16.8 2026
Life Sciences 801–1000 23.4 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University?

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =609, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =919.

What are the top subjects at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University?

Top subjects at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University include: Metallurgical Engineering, Instruments Science & Technology, Civil & Structural Engineering, Physics & Astronomy, Physical Sciences.