About TPU
TPU is the leading technical university in the country. It was founded in 1896 as the Tomsk Technological Institute of Practical Engineers of Emperor Nicholas II. It became the first engineering university in the Asian part of the country. Today, TPU is currently ranked among the top 10 universities in Russia and the top 400 universities in the world.
TPU today
Tomsk Polytechnic University is a leader in education and research in a wide range of engineering fields. TPU is the Flagship University of Gazprom, Rosatom, Rosneft and other high-tech companies. It ranks first in Russia in Petroleum Engineering (according to International Rankings). It leads in the subject areas Energy, Chemical Technologies, Nuclear Technologies.
1st place in Russia in the field of "Oil and Gas Engineering" in the international QS rankings
30
in the world in "Oil and Gas Engineering", 2025
1
in Russia in "Power Engineering" and "Chemical Technologies"
12
Rankings of the Best Universities in Russia RAEX-100, 2025
13–14
National University Rankings, 2024
1st place in Russia in Chemical Technologies (RAEX)
1st place in Russia in Energy and Power engineering (RAEX)
1st place in Russia in Oil and Gas Engineering (QS)
11
Research and Engineering Schools
11 500+
students and graduate students
24 %
share of foreign students
108
research units (centers, laboratories)
