

The Saint-Petersburg Mining University
The Saint-Petersburg Mining University is the first technical higher educational institution in Russian Federation. It was founded by the decree of Empress Catherine II in 1773. Centuries-old traditions are combined here with modern teaching methods and the university’s facilities are considered among the best in all Russia. Saint-Petersburg Mining University ranks among the top universities in St. Petersburg and Russia. It also rightfully belongs to the best-known mining schools in the world. At present, more than 7 000 students are enrolled in undergraduate, specialist, graduate and postgraduate degree programs. The Saint-Petersburg Mining University offers 97 courses covering tens of subject areas. The university houses more than 60 laboratories equipped with modern equipments. The total area of teaching and laboratory facilities exceeds 240,000 square metres on The Saint-Petersburg Mining University’s campus. Today Saint-Petersburg Mining University offers all academic cycles, bachelor’s, master’s and specialist’s profiles for future Professional employees of Russian and International companies engaged in estimation, prospecting, exploitation, exploration and processing of raw materials, oil, gas, diamonds, ores.
The main campus is located in the historic centre of St Petersburg city. Graduates work in Russian and foreign companies engaged in the exploration, development and processing of mineral resources. Among them are Total, Verbundnetz Gas, De Beers, BHP Billiton, Gazprom, PhosAgro, and many other firms.
The university has initiated a number of international projects. Russian-German Raw Materials Forum is an exaplme for these projects. Russian-German Raw Materials Forum established under the auspices and with the direct participation of Russian president Vladimir Putin and German chancellor Angela Merkel.
Saint-Petersburg Mining University offers a number of bachelor’s programs, including:
• Information technology and computer engineering
• Instrument engineering
• Electrical power engineering and electrical technology
• Mechanical engineering
• Production machines and equipment
• Metallurgic machinery and equipment
• Automation of technological processes and production facilities
• Industrial chemistry
• Oil and gas
• Metallurgy
• System analysis and control
• Economics
• Management
Thousands of engineers and those holding bachelors or masters degrees in the fields of geology, mining and metallurgy, hundreds of doctors and candidates of sciences from more than 70 countries in America, Europe, Asia and Africa have been trained at Saint-Petersburg Mining University. The United States, France, Germany, Poland, Bulgaria, China, Mongolia, Vietnam, Algeria, Morocco, Angola, the Central African Republic, Namibia, Nigeria, Cuba, Colombia are the coutries that send international students every year.
The University has about 40 co-operation agreements with leading foreign universities and educational centers, acting on a bilateral basis or within the framework of various international programs and projects.
The University has ten faculties:
• Mining Faculty
• Geological Prospecting Faculty
• Oil and Gas Faculty
• Mineral Processing Faculty
• Civil Engineering Faculty
• Electromechanical Faculty
• Economics Faculty
• Faculty of Fundamental Science and Humanities
• Faculty of Secondary Vocational Education
• Faculty of Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies
Russian Universities |
Russian Preparatory |
English Preparatory |
Moscow Russian Innovation University |
5000 $ |
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Lomonosov Moscow State University |
8000 $ |
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Moscow People’s Friendship University |
7200 $ |
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Moscow Architecture and Construction University |
6000 $ |
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Moscow Aviation University |
5500 $ |
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St. Petersburg Polytechnic University |
6000 $ |
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St. Petersburg State University |
7200 $ |
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St. Petersburg MiningUniversity |
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ITMO St. Petersburg University |
5000 $ |
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Kazan Federal University |
4000 $ |
5250 $ |
Kazan Architecture and Construction University |
3800 $ |
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Kazan Veterinary University |
3400 $ |
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Lobacevsky State University |
4200 $ |
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Novgorod State Medical University |
4200 $ |
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Novgorod State Polytechnic University |
3800 $ |
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What Includes to Total Payable Package Fees?
✓ Annual Tuition Fee
✓ To arrange Accommodation according to Student’request
✓ Annual Permission To Stay Fee
✓ Annual Medical Insurance Fee
✓ Translation of Documents into Ukrainian language and Legalization
✓ Visa Consultancy
✓ To get Invitation Letter from Universities
✓ DHL to the Address of a Student
✓ Enrollment Fee of the Universities
✓ Registration Fee of Universities
✓ To provide GSM Mobile in Ukraine (5GB Internet, 150 minutes call to all GSM mobiles inside of Ukrainian)
✓ To Pick up from Airport
✓ Orientation of The City
✓ To get Certificate and Enrollment to the Bachelor Degree (For Preparatory Courses)
✓ Free Consultancy for one year in our Kiev, Ankara and Baku offices
Courses for Bachelor Degree |
Education Period |
Tuition Fees |
Mechanical Engineering |
5 Years |
3000$ |
Electrical Engineering |
5 Years |
3000$ |
Architecture |
4 Years |
3000$ |
Industrial and Civil Construction |
4 Years |
3000$ |
Map Engineering |
5 Years |
3000$ |
Mechanical Engineering |
4 Years |
3000$ |
Instrument Engineering |
4 Years |
3800$ |
Design and Maintenance of Pipeline Facilities |
4 Years |
3000$ |
Heat-Energy Engineering and Heat Engineering |
4 Years |
3500$ |
Electrical Engineering |
4 Years |
3000$ |
Oil and Gas Drilling |
4 Years |
3000$ |
Environmental Management |
4 Years |
3000$ |
Economy |
4 Years |
2800$ |
Administration |
4 Years |
3200$ |
Business Economics |
4 Years |
2800$ |
Development of Hydrocarbon Offshore Areas |
4 Years |
2800$ |
Electronics and Nanoelectronics |
4 Years |
2800$ |
Information and Computer Technology |
4 Years |
2800$ |
Mining Engineering |
5.5 Years |
2800$ |
Mineral Exploration Technology and Engineering |
5 Years |
2800$ |
Geophysical Methods of Mines |
5 Years |
2800$ |
Discovery Technology |
5 Years |
2800$ |
Information Systems and Technology |
4 Years |
2800$ |
The cost of a student accommodation in Russia can range from RUB 150 to RUB 35,000 (USD2.6 – USD 612) per month, depending on where you’re staying and the type of accommodation you choose. Among the cities in Russia, Moscow and Saint Petersburg are well known for being the expensive cities to live in.
Types of Student Accommodation in Russia
Private Rentals – A common accommodation option for international students is to live in a private rentals. While this may cost slightly more than university dormitories, private rentals provide you more comfort and independence.
University Dormitories – University dormitories range from 500 RUB (7 USD) to 5,000 RUB (780 USD) per month. Dormitories are often cheaper than private rentals with prices set by your institution. University dormitories always come with a shared kitchen and bathroom. The dorms are furnished, generally located on campus, and often near cafes and sports activities. Dormitory accommodation can give you more options for socializing with other students and cultures.
In order to find the best accommodation type that fits your expectations, you can contact with PR Overseas Education Counseling.
• School Certificate/High School Diploma
• Transcript
• Passport
→ Passport with expiry date of at least 3 months following the end of visa validity and at least 3 blank pages
→ Visa Application form printed or written in block letters. It must be filled in carefully, clearly and precisely and signed personally by the applicant. It is free of charge to download an electronic version from web-site or to obtain a paper version at the Embassy
→ Two recent colour pictures against the white background (30 x 40 mm)
→ Original of birth certificate and a copy legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of issuing country
→ Original invitation (will be sent by US) with the name of an intermediary company and its certificate number on the reverse side
→ Original of school-leaving certificate of secondary school (college) record with enclosed statement of results (transcript of marks received) and their copies
legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of issuing country
→ Medical certificate of general fitness legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of issuing country. Medical certificate is valid for TWO MONTHS, which means an
Applicant has to enroll to his/her institution within two months since medical ccertificate was issued
→ Results of HIV/AIDS test legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of issuing Country
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