Russian Language Centers
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) is actively developing a global network of educational centers to strengthen international partnerships, promote the Russian language, and attract talented applicants.
SPbPU’s Russian Language and Pre-University Preparation Centers provide international citizens with comprehensive preparation for successful admission to and study at Russian universities. Pre-university preparation programs are required for admission to undergraduate, specialist, master’s, and doctoral programs. These programs are coordinated by the Center for Russian as a Foreign Language, which is part of SPbPU’s Graduate School of International Educational Programs.
Russian language instruction is offered at various levels (from A1 to C2), including preparation for the TRKI (Turkmenistan as a Foreign Language) certificate. Classes can last from two weeks to one year and help students not only master the language but also gain an understanding of Russian culture. SPbPU also has a testing center where students can take the Russian as a Foreign Language exam.
The Russian Language Center opened on November 20, 2023, at the University of Languages and Humanities of Bamako (Kabala district). It was created with the support of RAFU and the Center for Open Education in Mali to train students from Mali and neighboring countries, facilitating their academic mobility to Russia.
The Pre-University Training Center opened in Bamako on November 23, 2023. This educational project is being implemented jointly with the South Ural Humanitarian and Pedagogical University and is based on the programs of the SPbPU Higher School of International Educational Programs. The Center’s goal is to prepare applicants for admission to Russian universities through the study of the Russian language and key disciplines.
SPbPU is actively promoting Russian education in China. The center was created with the participation of SPbPU’s Graduate School of International Educational Programs in collaboration with Chinese partners. The goal of the center is to present educational opportunities at Peter the Great SPbPU, conduct a preliminary selection of applicants, and promote the Russian language.
Russian Language Center in Shandong Province, China, at the Russian Language Training Center in Zibo
SPbPU is actively promoting Russian education in China. The center was created with the participation of SPbPU’s Graduate School of International Educational Programs in collaboration with Chinese partners. The goal of the center is to present educational opportunities at Peter the Great SPbPU, conduct a preliminary selection of applicants, and promote the Russian language.
SPbPU is actively promoting Russian education in China. The center was created with the participation of SPbPU’s Graduate School of International Educational Programs in collaboration with Chinese partners. The goal of the center is to present educational opportunities at Peter the Great SPbPU, conduct a preliminary selection of applicants, and promote the Russian language.
In early 2025, Polytechnic University representatives visited Hanoi to participate in the «Russian Universities — The Best Choice» educational exhibition and hold talks. During the visit, they held meetings at the Hanoi University of Business and Technology and several schools. This work is aimed at career guidance, presenting Russian education, and strengthening ties with Vietnamese educational institutions.