Why TPU?

Because TPU is a place your dreams can come true. You should join us because of our excellent reputation in science and engineering education, because we have the degree programs and courses you want, because the city of Tomsk gives you access to many kinds of social and cultural experiences... Keep reading the following pages and you will find many more reasons to come to TPU.

Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) is a fully accredited state university. The University provides a high quality education in a wide range of academic majors to thousands of students throughout Russia and around the world.

According to the authorized rating of the Russian Ministry of Education TPU ranks third among 48 Russian polytechnic universities and it is in the top-ten of 92 Russian Technical universities.

TPU is a pioneer in intellectual potential and currently influences other institutions of higher education throughout the vast territory of Asian Russia.

More than 20 higher educational and research establishments in Siberia have been modeled after TPU.

The University attracts students and staff of the highest caliber.

TPU offers a wide variety of programs ranging from introductory studies through full degree programs.

Majors cover areas such as Nuclear Physics, Computing and Information Systems, Electronics and Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering, Geology, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. Within each major there are dozens of different courses.

The University grants academic degrees and diplomas including Bachelor's, Engineer's, Master's, and Ph.D.

TPU offers M.S. and Ph.D. Programs for graduates from other universities.

Courses on the economics of Russia, business in Russia, and Russian language are available.

Preparatory courses in physics, mathematics, chemistry and Russian language are also available.

Russian-American Centre, Russian-German Centre, and Asian-Pacific Centre work on student exchanges. The International Business Centre develops cooperation worldwide through educational services, internships and scholars' exchanges.

The amenities of the University include an extensive library, computer services with international networking, and sporting facilities.

TPU offers the opportunity for alternative study at universities in Germany, France, the UK, or Korea to earn two degrees/diplomas within 4-5 years (at TPU and at the partner university).

TPU offers specializations available in only a few universities around the world, such as Nuclear Power Plants, Radiation Reliability of Materials, High Voltage Technologies.

TPU students who have completed B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. Programs and successfully passed qualifying examinations may be awarded a B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. Degree by the World Technological University, UNESCO.

The academic reputation of TPU is well established, and due to the range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, its international links, and the excellence of teachers and facilities, more and more international students give their preferences to TPU each year.