History
Petersburg Polytechnic University was established in early 1899, coinciding with Russia’s economic and cultural achievements. The institution became a significant factor in the country’s development during the 1900s-2000s. Within 50 years of establishment, the university gained recognition not only as a famous higher education institution but also as an important Russian cultural achievement of the early twentieth century. The university benefited from Russia’s industrial growth, rapid enterprise construction, financial stabilization, and foreign investment growth since the late 1990s. The institution emerged as a leading polytechnic university as society’s attitudes toward higher education evolved. Throughout its century-long history, teachers and students created institutional splendor and academic excellence. The university developed historically strong scientific schools with undeniable achievements in scientific, educational, and innovative activities. Today, Petersburg Polytechnic University stands as Russia’s largest technical university with 11 institutes, continuing education units, competence centers, research centers, and sports facilities. The institution positions itself to enter global top universities by 2020, competing with world education leaders.
