Overview

All PhD applicants are required to know Russian language to have studies and scientific works at SPbPU, and English language, as well, to complete internship and studies at a partner-university. Join the Joint PhD program at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU).

Key facts

For the last years SPbPU has been cooperating with a significant number of institutions and has been developing partnerships with leading overseas universities.
Technical University of Berlin (Germany)
Leibnitz University of Hannover
Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland)
Brandenburg University of Technology in Cottbus (Germany)
University of Stuttgart (Germany)
Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany)
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (China)
Harbin Engineering University (China)
Vrije University Brusse (Belgium)
Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
Macquarie University (Australia) and other

Programme Structure

Courses include:

A professor in a partner university who can be a co-tutor of a PhD thesis

A plan of joint scientific work and publishing activity approved by both science tutors of a PhD candidate

Mandatory period for a PhD candidate to have training at a partner university

Transfer of credits acquired in a partner university

A PhD candidate must have a high proficiency level of a foreign language

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-11 00:00:00

More details

July 01 – for applicants from countries with visa regimeAugust 20 – for applicants from visa-free countries

Language

English

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Bio & Biomedical Engineering Information Technology (IT)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s or specialist’s degree diploma/certificate with the list of grades.
Language requirements:
- Level of Russian proficiency B1
- Official language certificates are not required. In case you have a language certificate, you can submit it with the other application documents.
International passport valid minimum for 2 years from the start of an academic year (September 01).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

Living costs for Saint Petersburg

34733 - 58700 RUB /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Joint PhD.

Available Scholarships

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