Tomsk is one of the oldest cities in Siberia, situated in the heart of
it.
The city is a notable educational and scientific center with six state
universities.
It is often called the Siberian Athens due to this fact.
Most part of its population are students.
And every year more and more students from other Russian regions as
well as foreign students choose Tomsk as a place to study.
Tomsk Polytechnic University is the oldest engineering higher school
in the Asian parts of Russia.
For the last 125 years it has become an alma mater for generations of
graduates, brilliant researchers, inspiring political and public
figures, gifted teachers and excellent engineers.
Today TPU is a national research university which places special
emphasis on advanced engineering education, creation of resource
-efficient technologies, internationalization and integration of
research and academic activities.
The main fields of study that TPU offers its students are computer
science and robotics, non-destructive testing, power engineering,
advanced manufacturing technologies and others.
TPU campus includes modern academic buildings and laboratories,
comfortable dormitories, the oldest engineering library in Siberia and
developed sports facilities.
Tomsk Polytechnic University understands its social role in the
development of students.
That is why it supports various students and staff culture clubs and
encourages them to create new.
Students can fulfill themselves in poetry, music, dances, folk arts,
movie -making and photography.
The core of the university cultural life is TPU International Culture
Center.
TPU has more than 90 agreements on academic mobility programs with
various universities worldwide.
It can offer the following advantages for incoming students.
Firstly, there are more than 300 courses to choose.
You can choose courses in English from the list in our website.
Or else, if you know Russian, you can choose any academic program in
Russian and study with Russian students.
Another option for academic exchange that we can offer you is doing an
internship at TPU under the supervision of highly experienced
professors.
Secondly, you are free to design your own curriculum.
Next, you will be able to attend the Russian language course during
the semester absolutely for free.
Also, Tomsk Polytechnic University organizes the intensive course of
the Russian language three weeks before the beginning of studies.
The course also includes cultural programs and excursions around the
city of Tomsk.
Besides, we will organize a pick-up service for you upon arrival to
Tomsk.
And we will give you an administrative assistant from the
International Student Department, such as health insurance, visa
support and personal consultations on any issue from our coordinator.
And we have a bodybuilding club, members of which are ready to provide
assistance for you.
How BBC works.
Bodies are appointed before students' arrival to Tomsk.
Your body will contact you by email.
Body will help you to immerse into Russian realias and will be your
closest friend.
Upon getting your application, we book a room in one of our
dormitories for you.
There are two comfortable dormitories for academic exchange students
with gyms and free Wi-Fi.
Both are located at a minute walk from TPU buildings, big
supermarkets, bus stops and from the city center.
If you are a bachelor or a master degree student, you are welcome to
apply.
The deadlines for nomination and application are the 15th of October
for spring semester and the 15th of April for fall semester.
We are waiting for your applications and will be glad to see you at
our university.