Saint-Petersburg Mining University is home to a diverse, supportive and inclusive student community of 12,000 students, 700 of which are international. With a wide range of support services and activities, there’s something for everyone to get involved with and make the most of the student experience.
Leisure and extra-curricular activities are popular with students to help maintain a healthy work-life balance, including parties and events dedicated to professional and national holidays, as well as the Student Spring Festival and Mining Museum. Students can also learn about the history of Russia, as well as the country’s customs and traditions which play an integral part of life at the university.
There are also numerous student clubs, such as the International Friendship club, and youth organization which unites the university's students from Russia and abroad in order to boost their intercultural networking interest and skills.
Sports clubs and teams are also popular amongst students as they have access to a modern 25-meter pool, climbing wall, as well as training halls for martial arts, gyms and more.
There are also many cafés and canteens located around each campus.
And when it comes to exploring the city, St. Petersburg boasts amazing architecture, history, as well as art, and is home to many museums and places of interest. Regular visits to the city’s theaters, concerts, museums as well as guided tours are organized by the university. What’s more, is that only a twenty minute walk away from the university’s campus is the elegant architectural ensemble of the Spit of Basil (Vasilyevsky) Island and other famous historical sites of the city.
Accommodation
Students can live in one of the university’s eight modern halls of residence which accommodate more than 3,000 students. The hostels are located right next to the university buildings with all necessary amenities and facilities included, such as comfortable living spaces, laundry rooms, dining rooms, gyms, computer rooms, as well as security.
