Petersburg State Institute of Technology

History

Petersburg State Institute of Technology was founded in 1828 as Saint Petersburg Practical Technological Institute, establishing itself as one of Russia’s oldest universities. The institution developed comprehensive expertise in chemistry, chemical technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, mechanics, information technology, business, and economics. Throughout its nearly 200-year history, the institute evolved into a modern educational and scientific center producing recognized achievements across multiple technical and scientific fields. The institute’s faculty comprises 80 doctors of science and 303 candidates of science. Over the decades, the institution trained more than 68,000 specialists, with more than 110 graduates achieving academy membership. The institute maintains strong scientific traditions emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical application. Saint Petersburg’s position as a major industrial and scientific center supported the institute’s development and relevance. The institution’s longevity reflects sustained commitment to technical excellence, adapting curricula to contemporary industrial needs while preserving academic rigor. Today, the institute represents nearly two centuries of accumulated expertise in chemical technology and advanced materials.

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Current Position and Infrastructure

Today, Petersburg State Institute of Technology operates as a comprehensive technical education institution serving Russia’s chemical, materials, biotechnology, and engineering industries. The institute manages 51 departments employing approximately 1,000 staff serving 8,000 students, with more than 130 graduate and doctoral students. The institution offers both free and paid contract-based education with scholarships awarded based on academic performance. Modern facilities include dormitory accommodation for international students, libraries with four reading rooms and over one million volumes, and a specialized scientific study area. The Institute History Museum houses more than 11,000 storage units documenting institutional heritage. Fitness facilities equipped with exercise machines support student wellness. Student life includes active academic choir, studio theater, and creative amateur groups. The Office of International Cooperation implements Russian Federation state policy training foreign specialists while increasing international student enrollment. The institution maintains strong research infrastructure, scientific laboratories, and teaching equipment supporting comprehensive technical education and advanced research across multiple specializations.

Foreign Student Opportunities

Petersburg State Institute of Technology welcomes international students through comprehensive technical and scientific programs. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate education in chemical technology, biotechnology, materials science, mechanical engineering, information technology, economics, and management. International students benefit from the institute’s nearly 200-year heritage in technical education and modern research facilities. The university provides dormitory accommodation and visa support services. Scholarships are available based on academic performance. The Office of International Cooperation facilitates international student recruitment and integration. Faculty includes experienced scientists and engineers. Students participate in research projects advancing chemistry, materials science, and biotechnology. Saint Petersburg location offers access to Russia’s chemical and technology industries. The institution’s specialized technical focus appeals to international students pursuing advanced engineering and scientific degrees.

Departments and Faculties
Faculty of Chemical Materials and Materials (4 years undergraduate; 2 years graduate)

Undergraduate:

  • Chemical Technology of Inorganic Substances
  • Electrochemical Production Technology
  • Chemical and Electronic Products Technology and Nanoelectronics
  • Chemical Technology of Nanostructures and Functional Materials
  • Solid State Chemistry and Chemistry of Materials
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Materials Science and Technology of Refractory Non-Metallic Materials
  • Materials Science and Lighting Engineering Technologies, Optoelectronics and Information Display Facilities
  • Materials Science and Nanomaterials and Nanosystems Technology

Graduate:

  • Physical Chemistry and Solid State Chemistry
  • Chemical Technology of Catalyst and Inorganic Substances
  • Electrochemical Production Technology
  • Chemical Technology of Composite Materials for Modern Techniques
  • Chemical Technology of Materials and Electronic Products
  • Materials Science of High Temperature Structural Materials
  • Functional Nanomaterials and Coatings for Solid State Electronics
  • Additional Production Materials and Technologies
Faculty of Chemistry and Biotechnology (4 years undergraduate; 2 years graduate)

Undergraduate:

  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiological Synthesis Technologies
  • Chemistry and Technology of Synthetic Biologically Active Substances
  • Chemical Technology of Organic Substances
  • Rational Use of Material, Energy and Water Resources
  • Chemical Technology of Organic Dyes and Phototropic Compounds
  • Petrochemical and Carbon Chemical Production Technologies
  • Chemical Technology of Polymers
  • Resource Saving Technologies
  • Organic Chemistry

Graduate:

  • Biotechnology
  • Organic Substances and Materials in Chemical Technology
  • Resource-Saving and Energy-Saving Industrial Processes and Technologies
Faculty of Mechanics (4 years undergraduate; 2 years graduate)

Undergraduate:

  • Technological Machinery and Equipment
  • Industrial and Civil Construction
  • Applied Mechanics

Graduate:

  • Technological Machinery and Equipment
  • Nanomaterials
  • Industrial and Civil Construction
Faculty of Information Technology and Management (4 years undergraduate; 2 years graduate)

Undergraduate:

  • Chemical Industry Process Automation
  • Computer Science and Computer Engineering
  • Applied Informatics
  • Systems Analysis and Information Technology
  • Mathematics

Graduate:

  • Applied Informatics in Chemistry
  • Computer Science and Computer Engineering
  • Information and Software for Automated Systems
  • Potentially Hazardous Chemical Process Management
  • System Analysis and Management in Organizational Systems
Faculty of Engineering Technologies (4 years undergraduate; 2 years graduate)

Undergraduate:

  • Technosphere Security
  • Chemical Technology of Energy-Saturated Materials and Products
  • Chemical Technology of Materials in Modern Energy
  • Heat Carrier Technology and Radiology of Nuclear Power Plants
  • High Energy Chemistry
  • Organic Nitrogen Compounds Chemistry and Technology
  • Chemistry and Technology of Molecular Compounds
  • Rare Element Technologies and Nanomaterials Based on Them
  • General Physics
  • Environmental Engineering

Graduate:

  • Industrial Safety Management
Faculty of Economics and Management (4 years undergraduate; 2 years graduate)

Undergraduate:

  • Production Management
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing
  • Logistics
  • Economy and Production Organization
  • Economy
  • Human Resources Management
  • Statistics
  • Economic and Mathematical Methods
  • Accounting and Auditing
  • Finance, Money Circulation and Credit
  • Econometrics
  • Analysis and Forecast of Market Conditions
  • Functional Cost Analysis
  • Business Informatics
  • Philosophy
  • National History of Science and Culture
  • Sociology
  • Foreign Languages
  • Physical Education

Graduate:

  • Innovation Management