Petersburg State Telecommunication University

History

Petersburg State Telecommunication University is one of Russia’s oldest and most prestigious institutions, renowned as a global leader in telecommunications and communications education. Founded in 1930 based on Higher Communication Courses in Saint Petersburg, the university specialized in wireless engineering and telecommunications. Since inception, the institution has maintained high academic status while adapting to technological advancement. The university produced world-renowned scientists, prominent public and political figures, industry leaders, and business operators from across the globe. The institution evolved into a comprehensive telecommunications education center serving Russia’s communications industry for nearly a century. Throughout its history, the university maintained commitment to combining theoretical knowledge with practical telecommunications expertise. The institution’s reputation for graduate employment and professional competency established it as a premier telecommunications university. Modern telecommunications development including satellite systems, digital technologies, and advanced networking expanded educational scope while preserving core telecommunications expertise. Today, the university represents nearly 100 years of accumulated knowledge in communications technology, telecommunications systems, and information transmission.

Current Position and Infrastructure

Petersburg State Telecommunication University operates as a leading telecommunications education institution with 28 departments within 6 faculties. The university serves approximately 11,000 students through comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. A military training institute, graduate institute, continuing education institute, and communication technologies research institute support advanced education. A telecommunications college and two branch campuses extend educational reach. Approximately 85 percent of graduates secure employment with leading communications and information technology enterprises. Nearly 100 percent of employed graduates secure positions in their specialization within the first year. The faculty comprises true professionals with more than 65 percent holding doctorate or science candidate degrees. The university cooperates with leading telecommunications companies including Microsoft, Motorola, NEC, Nokia-Siemens, Samsung Electronics, Sony Ericsson, and Sun Microsystems. Long-term internship agreements with approximately 1,000 industrial enterprises provide practical training opportunities. Cisco, Huawei, and Juniper network academies operate within the university training network specialists. Modern laboratories and research facilities support advanced telecommunications education.

Foreign Student Opportunities

Petersburg State Telecommunication University welcomes international students through comprehensive telecommunications and information technology programs. The institution has trained more than 2,100 communication engineers from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America over 50+ years. Currently enrolling 365 international students from 41 countries, the university cooperates with specialized universities in 30 countries and maintains partnerships with 60 universities implementing joint educational and research projects. International students benefit from partnerships with leading telecommunications companies providing specialized training. The university facilitates student exchanges supporting Bologna Process objectives. Practical internship agreements with 1,000 industrial enterprises provide hands-on experience. Faculty includes experienced telecommunications professionals. Modern facilities and network academies support quality telecommunications education. Saint Petersburg location offers access to Russia’s communications industry. The institution’s telecommunications reputation appeals to international students pursuing advanced communications careers.

Departments and Faculties

Faculty of Telecommunications Technologies (4 years)

Electronic Device Design and Manufacture
Radio Communication and Broadcasting
Television and Metrology
Radio Systems and Signal Processing
Communication Complexes and Means for Special Purposes
Digital Television and Radio Broadcasting
Radioelectronic Components of Electronic Devices
Radio-Electronic Complexes for Remote Monitoring

Faculty of Information Communication Networks and Systems (4 years)

Information Communication Systems
Software Engineering and Computer Engineering
Communication and Data Networks
Photonics and Communication Lines
Secure Communication Systems
Innovative Telecommunications Technology
Configurable Business Applications

Faculty of Information Systems and Technologies (4 years undergraduate; 2 years graduate)

Undergraduate:

Automation of Technological Processes and Production
Management in Technical Systems
Information Systems Security
Applied Information Systems and Technologies
Information Management Systems

Graduate:

Automation of Technological Processes and Production
Computer Science and Computer Design
Information Management Systems

Faculty of Basic Education (4 years)

Physics
Higher Mathematics
Electric Circuit Theory and Communication
Electronics and Circuit Technology

Faculty of Digital Economy, Business and Business Informatics (4 years)

Management and Modeling in Socio-Economic Systems
Economy and Information Communication Management
Business Informatics

Faculty of Humanities (4 years undergraduate; 2 years graduate)