Students’ Testimonials

Bashar SALEH
Bashar SALEH, Syria (International Master’s Program “Power Plant Engineering”)
Studying in SPbPU, I have gained a lot of experience. I have to say that preparatory program has gave me many advantages too.
The professors in Polytech are great and very kind, students are nice and friendly. The building is well equipped, beautiful and comfortable. The program I’ve studied will definitely give me great opportunities in my future work and life.
Shuyi WANG
Shuyi WANG, (International Master’s Program “Power Plant Engineering”)
I’ve always wanted to study power plant engineering. I’ve decided to study it in Russia because St. Petersburg is a very beautiful city, and Russia has rich resources and power plant infrastructure. My Master’s degree thesis was about optimization of distribution of inter-unit load in power plant.
The preparation was going very well and the professors were taking it very seriously, in fact, as always while studying. There were no difficulties in communication, because I also learned Russian for one year, and realized the smooth daily communication in my life. In the study, the professors taught me by heart. For future students I can say this: please study the language carefully, you can bring some professional books and you can communicate with professors by email at any time.
Now I want to go back to China, get work experience, and then go back to Russia for my PhD.
Hashim AL-ZUWAINI
Hashim AL-ZUWAINI, (International Master’s Program “Power Plant Engineering”)
Going to Russia to study was easy, because Russia is a beautiful and cultural country and at the same time, our university is one of the best universities in the world. I remember that our program was amazing and useful, also we had very good professors, at the same time we were very satisfied with our program.
We had many international professors from Italy, Germany, Finland, India and Brazil. Their lectures and lectures of great Russian professors helped me with my Master’s degree thesis on Optimization of technological processes for receiving, accumulating and loading of M-40 and M-100 fuel oil from tanks of the Terminal into the tankers. All Polytech staff are amazing and helpful, so I had no difficulties at all.
Now I am studying PHD in program thermal energy. I can say to all who want to go study here to be more active and study every day after professor's lectures.
Wang ZHENBEI
Wang ZHENBEI, (International Master’s Program “Power Plant Engineering”)
I had a lot of reasons to go study in Russia, so my choice was obvious. Studying was great and I will remember everything about it! I had some difficulties in communication because I didn’t learn Russian.
So to everyone going here I can say to prepare Russian language. Now I am going to go back to my motherland and work there.
Muhammad Maaz SHAIKH
Muhammad Maaz SHAIKH, (International Master’s Program “Power Plant Engineering”)
It was hard decision for me to dare to go to Russia from the faraway. But after watching the rankings of university and the list of its partners I decided to choose Russia. Russia is a nice country.
However, I have face lot of issues due to language barrier, so before going here you should at least have some skills in Russian language. In the future I want to work and contribute to society what I studied here, my knowledge in Power Plant Engineering and Renewable Energy.
Victor Navarrete VIVALLOS
Victor Navarrete VIVALLOS, (International Master’s Program “Power Plant Engineering”)
It was a big challenge to accept coming to Russia, but education here is well known worldwide, being pioneers in the different branches of research. Also obtained scholarship helped me a lot.
During the M.Sc., I have discovered a new field of investigation that I would like to become a specialist at (computational fluid dynamics), so my plan is to do a Ph.D. in this Area. I remember the good relationships with my colleagues, It was a pretty nice experience keeping in touch with international students and learning about their cultures sharing a different point of view both academic and life.
For all future students: learn a bit of Russian language, at least a couple of sentences.
Amit Dash SAMANTARAY
Amit Dash SAMANTARAY, India (International Master’s Program “Power Plant Engineering”)
I am very proud to be a part of SPBPU. For me, I always loved the Russian technology since India & Russia have always closed collaboration in terms of Technology. As I understand, Power Plant Engineering was a branch of Engineering famous in Russia. One of my friend was a part of SPBPU. I came here through his recommendations. I love the reputation of Polytechnic University.
I have absolutely loved my department. Very good & experienced professors. They had been always helpful to me. In the future I would like to work in some GT company in the near future such as Rolls Royce or Simens etc.
I would like to suggest all future students to learn basic Russian language before they are coming here. In order to live here, you have to know Russian.
Aleksi MANKONEN
Aleksi MANKONEN, Finland (International Master’s Program “Power Plant Engineering”)
It was challenging for me to dare to go study in Russia, but I enjoyed it a lot! It was interesting to find out about Russian approach to education, especially in mathematics and science.
My classmates were friendly and nice, professors were great too. In the future, I’m going to get PhD degree and continue exploring the energy field. It is important to be open to new knowledge and people and not to be afraid to face challenges!