Mining University of St. Petersburg is a leading institution of higher education, annually graduating a large number of highly qualified specialists for the mineral resource complex. It first opened its doors in 1773 as an engineering school. From that time to this day, the university has not lowered the bar for the quality of higher education provided.
Faculties of the Mining University of St. Petersburg
The structure of the university includes 8 faculties, among them the mining faculty of the same name, as well as economic, oil and gas, construction and others. The structure of each faculty includes more than 5 departments that are graduating. For example, the structure of the Mining Faculty includes the Department of Geoecology, Explosives and others.
Undergraduate programs
As part of the undergraduate education, the Mining University of St. Petersburg offers 26 areas of study, including:
- oil and gas business;
- chemical technology;
- construction;
- instrumentation and others.
The cost of studying for paid places in undergraduate programs is 130,000 rubles for one academic semester. The cost of training does not change at the conclusion of the contract. In other words, if the cost of education increases a year after the conclusion, the student will still pay the amount specified in the contract.
Master's programs
The university offers thirty different master's programs, including:
- oil and gas business;
- nanoelectronics;
- architecture;
- economy;
- metallurgy.
The admission control numbers for each direction of the master's program are posted on the website of the educational institution in the section for applicants. The cost of studying at the paid places of master's programs at the Mining University of St. Petersburg is 130,000 rubles per year.
For admission to the magistracy, applicants must successfully pass the entrance examinations in the core subjects of the chosen direction.
Passing points
In order to enter the budgetary place of the “Underground mining of ore deposits” direction, an applicant in 2017 had to overcome the threshold of 190 points. In order to enter places on a contractual (paid) form of education, it was necessary to achieve a score of more than 150. In 2018, 25 budget places were allocated in this direction, only 4 places with tuition fees.
For admission to the Mining University of St. Petersburg in the direction of Explosivebusiness”it was necessary to overcome the passing threshold also of 190 points. Admission to a paid place was possible with a total of USE scores of more than 151.
would be 150 points. A total of 50 state-funded places are planned in 2018. There are 13 paid places. The cost of education in this area is 260,000 rubles per year.
Dormitories
The university owns 6 hostel buildings in St. Petersburg, as well as a hostel in the Murmansk region, which accommodates students during their work experience.
The first hostel is located in the Vasileostrovsky district of the city. The total area of the building is over 10,000 square meters. The hostel is designed to accommodate university students, as well as graduate students and young professionals. The second hostel has 2 buildings, the total area of which is more than 9,000 square meters. The hostel is intended exclusively for students. Dormitory number 3 also has 2 buildings located in the Vasileostrovsky district of St. Petersburg. The total area of buildings exceeds 32,000 square meters.
The cost of living in rooms with a private bathroom is 4,900 rubles per month. The room can accommodate up to 3 students. Accommodation in a two-room blockfor 4 students will cost the student 4,500 rubles per month. Full information about the type of accommodation and the cost of living is published on the official website of the educational institution in the section for students.
University Museum
The structure of the Mining University also includes a museum, exhibits in which began to be collected from the very foundation of the educational institution. Among the exhibits are a large number of minerals and other minerals. The museum conducts excursions for students, as well as for school groups from St. Petersburg and other Russian cities.
Reviews
Reviews about the Mining University of St. Petersburg are mostly positive. A wide variety of educational programs attracts thousands of applicants every year. The high professionalism of the teaching staff allows us to find an individual approach to each student. Students also note the beauty of the official uniform of the university, which every student is required to wear. Appearance within the walls of the university without a uniform is not allowed. A diploma from a mining university is highly valued in the labor market in Russia, as well as abroad.
