RCTU, or as it is usually called by students of this university and Muscovites from Mendeleev University, is one of the most famous educational institutions in our country. Within its walls, for more than a century, they have been training specialists in many specialties. At the same time, about this university today you can hear both positive and negative reviews of students, which, along with objective information about the Russian Chemical Technical University, may be interesting and useful to applicants.
History of D. Mendeleev University
Moscow Mendeleev University has a long history, which dates back to the opening of the Industrial School in Moscow in 1898. Large amounts were spent on the construction of buildings and the technical equipment of the new educational institution, so at the time of its foundation it was rightfully considered one of the most advanced in Europe and in the world. After the revolution, the Industrial School was first transformed into a Chemical College, and then into the Dmitri Mendeleev Institute. During the Second World War, some of the university’s students and teachers were evacuated, but the Moscow Art Institute branch continued to operate in the capital. As for the development of the institute in the post-war years, during this period new buildings were built and the Novomoskovsk branch was formed. And finally, in 1992, this university was transformed into the Russian University of Chemical Technology.
general information
Today about 10 thousand students are studying at the RSTU, including more than 300 citizens of 30 foreign countries. In addition, almost 500 graduate students and several hundred applicants for scientific degrees are preparing to defend their dissertation. Mendeleev University is proud of its highly qualified scientific and teaching staff, which includes 11 corresponding members of the RAS and academicians, more than 220 professors and doctors of sciences, as well as about 550 associate professors and candidates of sciences. According to students, most of them are satisfied with their teachers, but many note that there is a need to attract young professionals with new thinking and bold ideas. Especially a lot of people are dissatisfied with the lack of “fresh personnel” at the IT&U faculty.
Training units
Mendeleev University has four institutes:
- Materials of modern energy and nanotechnology.
- Economics and management.
- Chemistry and sustainable development issues.
- Institute of Professional Development.
In addition, the training departments of the Russian Chemical Technical University include the Novomoskovsk Institute named after D. Mendeleev, three higher colleges, the department of master and extramural and part-time education, as well as two evening schools and the Center for Pre-University Training.
Mendeleev University: faculties
There are 10 faculties at D. Mendeleev RCTU, and it accepts students for training in the following specialties:
- Chemical Technology.
- Fundamental and applied chemistry.
- Materials science and technology of materials.
- Nanomaterials.
- Technosphere safety.
- Nanoengineering.
- Standardization and metrology.
- Law.
- Management.
- Linguistics.
- Chemistry.
- Sociology and others.
Many students in their reviews express bewilderment about the need to have faculties in the chemical university that provide non-core, for example, sociological education.
Mendeleev University: selection committee
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of people wishing to enroll in the Dmitri Mendeleev RSTU. For this, applicants should contact the admission committee of this university at Miusskaya Square, 9. Opening hours: from 10:00 to 16:00 (only on weekdays). To reach Miusskaya Square, you can use the metro or ground public transport. The selection committee also operates in the Novomoskovsk branch of the Russian Chemical Technical University. His address: Novomoskovsk city, Tula region, Druzhby street, 8 (opening hours are the same as in the head university).
Feedback from applicants and students confirms that the selection committee of the University of Mendeleev includes friendly and knowledgeable specialists who readily advise young people who are going to enter this university on all issues that arise.
Students Admission Procedure
Mendeleev University (Moscow) enrolls students in accordance with the established procedure. At the same time, some of the applicants enter this university without entrance examinations. The rest are credited “by competition.” Lists of applicants without passing entrance tests are ranked taking into account the personal achievements of a particular applicant. As for the competition lists, they are primarily sorted in descending order of competition points (in total). In the case of their equality, again, they take into account the individual achievements of a particular applicant in studies and sports. It should be noted that there are practically no student reviews about the unfair or incorrect formation of admission lists.
Reception of foreign citizens
As already mentioned, the University of Mendeleev also provides training for foreigners. The enrollment of this category of applicants is carried out in accordance with regulations, federal laws and international treaties.
In RCTU them. D. I. Mendeleev also accepts compatriots (persons residing in the territory of the former Soviet republics), foreign citizens and stateless persons residing in the Russian Federation.
RCTU cases
Those who want to enter the University of Mendeleev , student feedback on the condition of some buildings can make them reconsider their decision. However, students' stories about outdated equipment and dilapidated furniture concern mainly the oldest buildings of the university. In general, the Russian Chemical Technical University consists of the following complexes: Miussky, Tushinsky, the Shelepikha complex, the Central Chemical Library and the Novomoskovsky branch. The main building of the university is located in the Miussky complex, it has two assembly halls and the famous hall "Aquarium". According to students, in many rooms, including the training rooms, the main complex on Miusskaya Square is quite dirty, and repairs are usually done only in the largest classrooms. As for the Tushino complex, it consists of a teaching and laboratory building and the buildings of several research institutes of the Russian Technical University, as well as a large classroom. According to students, the main drawback of the Tushino building is its inconvenient location, and the rest of the new complexes are in pretty good condition.
Campus
Mendeleev University (Moscow) has a campus, which is located near the Tushino complex on Vilisa Latsisa street. The campus includes 3 buildings of student dormitories, as well as the CCM, with an assembly and a large gym. In addition, there is a library in the campus, there are several shops, canteens and buffets, as well as a sanatorium. In total, more than three thousand students and about 150 teachers live in dormitories. Judging by the reviews of students, living conditions in the campus correspond to generally accepted standards. However, many students indicate a lack of shared kitchens.
Reviews about the University. Mendeleev
RCTU enjoys well-deserved recognition both in Russia and abroad. In particular, almost all the reviews of the Mendeleev University of famous scientists from around the world indicate a high level of teaching and training of scientific personnel. Moreover, in 2014 the university was included in the list of the best educational institutions of the CIS according to the authoritative agency “Expert RA”. The vast majority of specialists who graduated from this university claim that the knowledge gained within its walls allowed them to achieve rapid career growth.
As for student feedback on the effectiveness of training at the University. Mendeleev, then, as in the case of any university, you can hear a variety of opinions. However, almost all young people agree that RCTU is the best place to obtain fundamental knowledge in a specialized field. And among the shortcomings of the university, students most often indicate the impossibility of obtaining deep practical classes. More precisely, students usually complain about the low level of laboratory work, when teachers can even forbid them to use modern equipment, replacing it with devices that are more than a dozen years old.