Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology


Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology was founded in 1828. It is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Russia, and it currently trains around 5,000 students.

History

In the past, the Institute was named Imperial Petersburg Institute of Technology, the Institute's name changing with that of the city.
During the Imperial period, unlike most other Russian universities, the Institute did not require completion of gymnasium education as a condition of entry; the only requirement was to pass the Institute's examination. Thus, it had one of the most democratic student communities at the time.

Staff

Staff include:
The Institute provides degrees in the following subjects: