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General Information

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was founded in 1899.

Today, the university stands as a major multidisciplinary research hub, holding leading positions in Russia and globally across multiple scientific disciplines. It combines world-class engineering education for high-tech industries with cutting-edge research, driving Russia’s scientific and technological advancement.

The legacy of distinguished Polytechnic scientists — including Nobel laureates P.L. Kapitsa, N.N. Semenov, and Zh.I. Alferov, alongside pioneers A.F. Ioffe, M.A. Shatelen, A.A. Baikov, and others —has earned international recognition, with their groundbreaking work deeply rooted in the university’s history.

The Polytechnic University’s research excellence has been formally endorsed by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education through:

  • Designation as a «National Research University» (2010)
  • Inclusion in the *5-100-2020* Russian Academic Excellence Program aimed at boosting global competitiveness (2013)
  • Grant award to establish and develop the National Technology Initiative (NTI) Competence Center for «New Production Technologies» (2017)
  • Selection for the Priority-2030 Strategic Academic Leadership Program («Research Leadership» track) and foundation of SPbPU’s Advanced Engineering School of Digital Engineering (2021)

In 2025, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University joined the leading group of universities participating in the Priority 2030 program.

The university has a certified quality management system in the field of scientific research.

Active engagement in scientific research ensures the effective training of highly qualified personnel through postgraduate and doctoral programs. A cornerstone of the Polytechnic University’s educational philosophy is integrating students into research activities, both within the university and through collaborations with the Academy of Sciences and industry partners.

Building on this foundation, postgraduate students and early-career researchers carry forward the tradition of academic excellence. Their outstanding achievements are reflected in numerous prestigious victories at federal and international competitions and Olympiads.

The organization of scientific research, the commercialization of its results, and service functions are provided by the following departments of the university’s scientific division: