Address: 2, 21st Line, Vasilievsky Ostrov, St. Petersburg, 199106, Russia
Mining Engineering, Geology, Oil and Gas Engineering
On Vasilievsky Island in St. Petersburg, at 21st Line, stands Saint Petersburg Mining University, which was founded in 1773 by decree of Empress Catherine II. The university describes itself as the first higher technical educational institution in Russia, and Wikipedia describes it as the oldest technical university in the country.
Mining and the metal industries are central to its profile. The university also has the Mining Museum, which holds a collection of minerals and gems.
Student and staff totals are quoted differently on different pages. For exact figures and current programmes, the university’s own official site should be consulted.
Domains taught:
Automation, Chemical Engineering, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Geotechnics, Materials, Mechanical Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Strong ties with major Russian and international mining, oil and gas companies; partnerships with technical universities globally.
Research:
Research in exploration and extraction of mineral resources, oil and gas technologies, advanced materials processing, environmental safety in mining, and Arctic resource development.
Famous Alumnis:
Vladimir Litvinenko (rector)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1200
Current students***:
8000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
60000
Pros
Historic and highly prestigious institution in mining and resource engineering, excellent facilities and museum, strong industry connections.
Russian State University of Oil and Gas in Moscow, comparable through petroleum engineering, geology and chemical technology.
Siberian Federal University in Krasnoyarsk, with metallurgy and power engineering.
Tomsk Polytechnic University in Tomsk, which teaches power and chemical engineering.
South Ural State University in Chelyabinsk, with mechanical engineering and metallurgy.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
China University of Mining and Technology in China, strong in mining and safety engineering.
CUPB in China, focused on petroleum and natural gas engineering and geosciences.
Silesian University of Technology in Poland, with mining and geoengineering.
University of Nevada, Reno in the United States, listing earthquake and mining engineering.
University of Oklahoma in the United States, with petroleum engineering and meteorology.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was the university founded and by whom?
It was founded in 1773 by decree of Empress Catherine II. It is known today for mining and the metal industries.
Where is the university situated?
It is on Vasilievsky Island in St. Petersburg, at 2, 21st Line.
What makes the institution historically significant?
It is presented as the oldest technical university in Russia, and its roots go back to the eighteenth century.
What subjects form the core of its teaching?
Mining and the metal industries are the main areas associated with the university. The name itself reflects the mining focus.
Does the university have a museum?
Yes, the Mining Museum is part of the university. Its collections include minerals and gems.
Where can current student numbers be confirmed?
The university's own website is the best source. Figures on other pages are often undated and differ by source.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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