Mining University of St. Petersburg is a leading higher educational institution, annually graduating a large number of highly qualified specialists for the mineral resource complex. First opened its doors in 1773 in the form of an engineering school. From that time to the present day, the university has not lowered the set 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 faculty of the same name, as well as economics, oil and gas, construction and others. The structure of each faculty includes more than 5 departments, which are graduated. For example, the structure of the mining faculty includes the department of geoecology, explosives and others.
Undergraduate Programs
As part of the undergraduate level, the Mining University of St. Petersburg offers 26 areas of study, including:
- oil and gas business;
- chemical Technology;
- construction;
- instrumentation and others.
Tuition fees for paid places in undergraduate programs equals 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 training increases one year after the conclusion, the student will still pay the amount indicated in the contract.
Master programs
The university offers thirty different master's programs, including such as:
- oil and gas business;
- nanoelectronics;
- architecture;
- economy;
- metallurgy.
The admission figures for each direction of the magistracy are laid out on the website of the educational institution in the section for applicants. The cost of training on paid places of master's programs at the Mining University of St. Petersburg is 130,000 rubles per year.
For admission to the master's program, applicants must successfully pass the entrance tests in specialized subjects of the chosen direction.
Passing points
In order to enter the budget place of the direction “Underground mining of ore deposits”, in 2017 the applicant had to overcome the threshold of 190 points. For admission to places on a contractual (paid) form of training, it was necessary to reach a total of more than 150 points. In 2018, 25 budget places were allocated in this direction, only 4 places with tuition fees.
To enter the Mining University of St. Petersburg in the direction of "Blasting" it was necessary to overcome the passing threshold of 190 points as well. Admission to a paid place was possible with a total of USE points of more than 151.
In order to enter the budgetary place of the Bachelor's program “Surveying”, an entrant in 2017 had to submit a set of documents to the admissions committee of the Mining University of St. Petersburg, including USE certificates with a total of more than 190 points. For admission to places with tuition fees, 150 points would be enough. In total, 50 budget places are planned in 2018. Paid places 13. The cost of training in this area is 260,000 rubles a year.
Dormitories
The university owns 6 dormitory buildings in St. Petersburg, as well as a dormitory in the Murmansk region, which houses students during practical training.
The first hostel is located in the Vasileostrovsky district of the city. The total area of the building is more than 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 with a total area of more than 9,000 square meters. The hostel is designed exclusively for students. Hostel number 3 also has 2 buildings located in the Vasileostrovsky district of St. Petersburg. The total area of the 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 unit for 4 students will cost the student 4,500 rubles per month. Full information on 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 they began to collect from the very foundation of the institution. Among the exhibits are a large number of minerals and other minerals. The museum provides tours for students, as well as for school groups from St. Petersburg and other cities of Russia.
Reviews
Reviews about the Mining University of St. Petersburg are mostly positive. A wide variety of educational programs attract thousands of applicants annually. 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 form of the university, which every student is required to wear. The appearance in the walls of the university without a form is not allowed. A diploma from a mining university is highly regarded in the Russian labor market, as well as abroad.