Novocherkassk is one of the cities of the Rostov region. It has such a university as the South-Russian Polytechnic University (SURPU) named after M. I. Platov. It has been operating for over a century. During this period of existence, the university has accumulated a lot of knowledge and traditions, achieved excellent results in educational and scientific activities.
That is why the university was included in the rating of the best higher educational institutions of the CIS several years ago. What faculties does it have, what speci alties does it offer, is it difficult to enter here - questions that concern applicants.
History of the school
The state educational organization, which currently operates in Novocherkassk and trains engineering personnel, appeared in Russia in 1907. It was created thanks to the decision of the Council of Ministers. It was the first institution of higher education in the south of our country. It was called the Don Polytechnic Institute. Furtherthe name has changed several times. For example, one such procedure was carried out in 1948. The university was named Novocherkassk Polytechnic Institute.
This is the name of the educational organization for more than 40 years. In 1993, the Polytechnic Institute was named Novocherkassk Technical University, in 1999 - South Russian State Technical University, and in 2013 they only replaced the word "technical" with "Polytechnic" and named the university after Platov.
However, people continue to call this educational institution by its former names - Novocherkassk Technical or Polytechnic Institute (University).
YURSPU (Novocherkassk Polytechnic University): faculties and institutes
The structure of the state higher educational institution includes 10 faculties. Here is their list:
- management and information technology;
- organization of production and innovation;
- mechanical;
- construction;
- technological;
- energy;
- electromechanical;
- geology, oil and gas and mining;
- agro-industrial;
- distance and open learning.
In addition to faculties, the structure has institutes of fundamental engineering education, sports and physical education, international education, additional education. Novocherkassk Polytechnic University also has a military institute and a higher school of management.
Bachelor's and Specialist's Degrees
Faculties and institutes of the educational institution offer applicants with a complete general or secondary specialized education various undergraduate and speci alty areas:
- Software Engineering.
- Instrument making.
- Robotics and Mechatronics.
- Metallurgy.
- "Construction of unique structures and buildings."
- Ground transport and technological facilities, etc.
This is only a tiny part of the entire list of areas of study at the university. All speci alties can be found in the admission committee of a higher educational institution or on the official website, which has the Novocherkassk Polytechnic Institute.
The full list includes not only technical areas of training. There are also such as "Municipal and State Administration", "Jurisprudence", "Economics". For creative individuals, there is a design direction at the university.
Master's programs
A bachelor's or specialist's degree obtained at any university en titles you to continue your studies at the South Russian Polytechnic University for a master's degree. It provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge in a certain area or get a completely new specialization.
Novocherkassk Polytechnic University offers more than 30 different Master's programs. Here are some of them:
- "Managementand organization of science-intensive industries.”
- "Resource and energy saving processes in biotechnology, petrochemistry and chemical technology".
- Technological Equipment and Machinery.
Required documents for admission
When entering the South Russian State Polytechnic University, applicants write an application and attach a package of documents to it:
- passport;
- certificate or diploma with attachment;
- 2 pictures.
You may also need a certificate of passing a medical examination (examination). It is mandatory for certain speci alties. For example, a certificate is required in the areas of "Food from vegetable raw materials", "Mining", "Technology of transport processes".
Medical examination (examination) reveals serious diseases that can be dangerous for other people or for the applicant himself if he is engaged in the chosen activity.
Entrance tests for undergraduate and specialist degrees
For admission to the South Russian State Polytechnic University, entrance examinations are required. Their list is presented in the table.
| Group of Items | 1 item | 2 item | 3 item | 4 item |
| Igroup of items | Russian language | Math | Physics | - |
| II group of items | Chemistry | - | ||
| III group of items | Social Studies | - | ||
| IV group of items | History | - | ||
| V item group | Literature | Pattern |
Each group of subjects belongs to the list of specific areas of training. For example, the I group of entrance examinations is defined in SRSPU. Platov for speci alties that require knowledge of physics. This list includes "Instrument Engineering", "Construction", "Robotics and Mechatronics", etc. The penultimate group of subjects is defined for "Jurisprudence", "Organization of work with youth", and the last one - for "Design".
Master's entrance examinations
Entering a master's program at the South Russian Polytechnic University, applicants take an exam in a comprehensive program. It includes at least 3 special disciplines. The results of each of them are evaluated on a 100-point scale.
The programs of entrance examinations are defined in SRSPU (NPI) for each area of training and posted on the official website of the university. Anyone can see them. The programs include a list of questions and a list of literature on which you can prepare for exams.
Minimum and passing scores
When entering the Novocherkassk Polytechnic University, you need to know about two nuances - about the minimum and passing scores. The first concept refers to the result, which confirms the successful completion of entrance examinations. Applicants who overcome the minimum threshold participate in a further competition. When the points scored do not reach the minimum values, the results are considered unsatisfactory. Applicants who have shown this level of knowledge are not accepted to the university.
Novocherkassk Polytechnic Institute annually determines the minimum scores. The following values are set for 2017:
- 25 points - creative entrance test;
- 27 points - Math;
- 32 points - history, literature;
- 36 points - in Russian, physics, chemistry;
- 42 points - social studies;
- 51 points - for each special discipline (for applicants to the master's program).
The passing score is the result that turns out to be the minimum allowable for admission to paid and free places. At the beginning of the admission campaign, it cannot be determined, since it depends on the number of applications submitted, the level of training of applicants. Upon admission, you can only focus on last year's passing scores of SRSPU:
- at the bachelor's and specialist's level, the highest passing score for the budget was 210 points in the direction of "Oil and Gas Business";
- the lowest passing score for the budget was in the direction of "Food from vegetable raw materials" - 107 points;
- the highest passing score on paid education turned out to be 261 points on "Design" (according to the sum of 4 entrance tests);
- low passing score on paid education was in "Construction", "Mining", "Economics" - 105 points.
Surgpu (NPI) branches
The license issued to the State Polytechnic University in 2016 indicates that the university has 2 branches. One of them is located in a city such as Kamensk-Shakhtinsk (address - K. Marx Avenue, 23). In this educational institution, there are only 11 undergraduate areas.
The location of the other branch is the city of Shakhty. The educational institution is located on Lenin Square, 1. Here, applicants are offered 12 undergraduate areas, 1 speci alty program and 3 master's programs. For those who want to get a secondary vocational education, there are 6 training programs for mid-level specialists.
Novocherkassk Polytechnic University is a state educational institution that has a license and a certificate of state accreditation. It provides a quality education.
In 2016, the educational organization entered the top 100 universities in Russia. It was also included in the TOP-50 universities in the field of "Exact, natural sciences and technical sciences".
