St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering is one of the prestigious higher educational institutions of the Northern capital. A huge number of applicants dream every year to enter and become students of the University of Civil Engineering in order to be professionals in the industry in the future. SPbGASU is the only specialized construction university in the Northern capital of Russia. He is one of the top 30 universities in St. Petersburg.
University Address
Address SPbGASU: st. Krasnoarmeyskaya 2, building 4. The main building of the University of Architecture and Construction is located there.
Faculties of SPbGASU
The university structure includes 7 faculties, among them such as:
- building;
- car-road;
- economics and Management;
- architectural and others.
The structure of the Faculty of Architecture includes 7 departments, while only 4 of them are graduating. Namely:
- Department of Architectural and Urban Development Heritage;
- design of the architectural environment ;
- Department of Urban Planning;
- architectural design.
The Faculty of Architecture has one of the highest competitions in the entire university. Each year, more than a thousand applicants strive to enter the faculty in order to be qualified architects in the future. The structure of the building faculty includes 8 departments, most of which are graduating.
At all faculties of SPbGASU, most teachers have academic degrees, are professors or associate professors. Among the teachers there are also members of the Academy of Sciences.
University Admission
Admission to SPbGASU is possible at such levels of education as undergraduate, specialty, and master's degrees. In order to enter the baccalaureate, applicants must submit documents to the majority of faculties, including certificates of the exam in the Russian language, mathematics and physics. For admission to the Faculty of Economics, applicants must pass the exam in the Russian language, mathematics and social studies.
The architectural faculty also conducts additional tests for applicants, including an examination in the drawing of the interior, as well as volumetric composition.
Passing points for admission
The average passing score at SPbGASU, at the Faculty of Architecture, in 2017 amounted to 61 for budget places. Applicants wishing to enter places with tuition fees had to score a little more than 38 points for each exam.
The passing grade at SPbGASU to the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science amounted to 63 points for a subject on a budgetary basis of education and from 48 for a paid one. In 2018, the faculty provides 25 budget places for applicants for undergraduate studies, as well as 5 paid places.
In order to go to the budget at the faculty of applied mathematics and computer science in 2017, applicants had to score more than 180 points in the sum of three examinations. For admission to places with tuition fees, a little less than 150 points were enough for the sum of three state exams. The cost of training in 2017 was 144,000 rubles per year.
For admission to the Faculty of Electrical Equipment on a free basis, applicants in 2017 had to score about 200 points in the sum of three examinations. For admission to a paid basis - about 150 points. It is worth noting that in 2017, 16 budget places were allocated, 44 paid ones. In 2017, the competition for one place was more than 35 people. The cost of training at the local faculty with tuition paid in 2017 amounted to 156,000 rubles.
Dormitory SPbGASU
The university has 1 own hostel, which is located in close proximity to the buildings of the educational institution. Dormitory address: 123/5 Fontanka Embankment. It is located just 15-20 minutes walk from the Technological Institute metro station. The hostel of SPbGASU is a multi-level historical building. For students studying on a budgetary form, places in the hostel are provided upon request for free. Students studying on a fee basis must also pay for accommodation in a dormitory.
University students also have the opportunity to apply for accommodation on an inter-university campus - a specially created hostel for students of all St. Petersburg universities, including St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Reviews on this campus are generally positive. Most residents note the good-naturedness of the neighbors, as well as the cheerful atmosphere that prevails in the hostel.
Dining room
More recently, the university's canteen has been completely updated. Now it meets all modern quality standards, and is also made in a youth style. The dining room of the university combines several small cafes, an area for teachers, as well as the main hall. For an affordable price, students can order a full meal, consisting of a hot dish, salad, drink and dessert. Also, the wishes of vegetarian students are taken into account, the menu includes dishes without meat.
The university's dining room is open on weekdays from 9am to 19pm. On Saturday and Sunday, the university’s catering area is closed. Also, not only students of SPbGASU, teachers, but also guests of the university like to visit the new cafe.
Scholarship
University students studying on a budgetary form have the opportunity to receive monthly payments - a scholarship. To do this, they must first draw up a bank card of a financial organization - a partner of the university. Since 2018, the size of the monthly scholarship for all students in the budget form is determined at the following level:
- 3000 rubles are received by students who closed the previous session completely perfectly;
- 2500 rubles are received by students who closed the previous session on grades 4 and 5;
- 2,000 rubles are received by students who successfully closed the session in all subjects for a rating of 4.
Students also have the opportunity to receive state scholarships. She is:
- 13,000 rubles for students who passed the session perfectly;
- 12 500 rubles for students who have grades 4 and 5 for the previous session;
- 12 000 rubles for those students who passed the previous session completely for a grade of 4.
Social scholarship is 3000 rubles per month. In order to receive a social scholarship, the student must submit all the necessary documents to the accounting department of the university. A list of required documents is listed on the official website of the institution.
University reviews
Students leave positive and negative feedback about SPbGASU. Students and graduates note the university’s strengths, namely the demand for a diploma in the labor market. Male students also write positive reviews about SPbGASU, because the university gives a deferment from military service.
In addition, students note the correctness and understanding of the teaching staff. Teachers most often meet students, setting a convenient time for consultations and re-assignments. Also, any student can always get additional advice at one of the university departments.
Students of the Faculty of Economics, as well as law, are not completely satisfied with the quality of education. However, it is worth noting that the university is technical, therefore, the institution still has faculties giving technical education as a priority. In general, the reviews about SPbGASU are positive: in most cases, students are glad that they chose this institution for higher education.