The first technical higher institution of Russia is located in of the most attractive cities of Europe – Saint-Petersburg (top 10 affordable cities and top 100 cities for students choice from all over the world).
With it’s rich history and respectable traditions Saint-Petersburg Mining University celebrated its 240th anniversary in 2013. It was founded by decree of Empress Catherine II in 1703 and since that time the University has saved all traditions and has successfully completed several expansion campaigns.
Today Saint-Petersburg Mining University which main campus is located in the historic center of Saint-Petersburg trains more than 6,000 students on 8 departments. The University houses more than 60 laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, which allows students and scientists to carry out research of any complexity and gain new knowledge. University never stops growing and it's area of teaching and facilities exceeds 280 000 squire meters. University have 6 comfortable halls with maximum choice to satisfy students needs that are located very close to the campus.
The University graduates work in the largest Russian and foreign companies engaged in the exploration, development and processing of mineral resources. Among them there are "Total", "Verbundnetz Gas", "De Beers", "BHP Biliton", "Gazprom", "PHOSAGRO" and many others.
