Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI" is one of the world's largest education centers specializing in radio engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and computer science.
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (4)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
Computer Science & IT (1)
About
History
- In 1886 Technical College of Postal and Telegraph Services was founded in St. Petersburg.
- In 1891 it was granted the institute status and became the first institute of higher education in Europe with major in electrical engineering.
- More than 40 high-technological enterprises and research organizations of St. Petersburg are in strategic cooperation with LETI.
Education
- Our reputation for excellence in both teaching and research attracts students from different parts of the world.
- We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as international exchange programs.
- We focus our degrees on vocational skills that give you the edge in the job market. Our postgraduate gives you access to state-of-the-art facilities.
- Personalised learning technology and inspiring staff give you the power to achieve.
Research
The university is focused on research and innovations in such highly demanded areas as InfoTechnosphere, BioTechnosphere, and EnergyTechnosphere. ETU was at the origin of these scientific and educational areas in Russia. The cluster of the NBICS technologies including nano, info, bio, and cognitive components is developed at the university in line with ergo and green technologies. These technologies represent the research and innovation potential of the university as well as the education paradigm.
Career
Getting new knowledge increases self-esteem. Making new friends boosts self-confidence. Students become more ambitious, persistent, independent and start taking initiative in different spheres of life. Making the first scientific research and participation in high-level conferences can be the first steps to students' successful career.
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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2019
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Services
Student services
International Students Office:
- ETU is 130 years old and the requirements to the quality of professional training are traditionally high.
- High quality of faculty and teaching
- It is possible to study in Russian and in English language.
- Vast experience in preparation of qualified specialists for foreign nations. 1 000 international students and PhDs from 60 countries of Europe, Asia and America are studying at ETU “LETI” at the moment. ETU has partner-universities in more than 20 countries of the world.
- Wide variety of major courses and specialties in fields of Radio Engineering, Telecommunication, IT, Solid State Physics, Materials Science along with specialties in field of Humanities, Economy and Management.
Housing services
Students who live in dormitories are registered at the address of the dormitory. Registration is obligatory for International students according to the law of the Russian Federation.
Our dormitories are well-equipped, safe and comfortable to live in. There are cozy rooms, fitted kitchen, showers, sport rooms, gym and elevators in every hall of residence. Security guards are in dormitories for 24 hours and they are in charge of keeping an order there. Every resident has a pass to get inside the building.
Library services
Today ETU library consists of 8 units, 5 reading halls, 5 loan departments. The library collection contains 1 200 000 volumes. Every year acquisition equals to 30 000 items. There are publications in different fields: technical science, social science, economics, management etc.
Student Life
Campus life
Saint-Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI" is located in the historic center of the city on Aptekarsky Island. It takes only 10 minutes to walk from the metro station Petrogradskaya to University. The way lies along the river Karpovka and then by the Botanic garden which was founded by Peter the Great in 1714. Campus area is bounded by Aptekarsky prospect, Instrumentalnaya and Professora Popova streets.
Sports facilities
Department of Physical Education and Sports welcomes you to Electrotechnical University "LETI". The department has the broad overall responsibility of providing sporting and recreational opportunities and activities which contribute to the health, well-being and education of the students.
In accordance with this approach, Department of Physical Education and Sports offers following sports:
- aerobics
- football
- basketball
- volleyball
- rock climbing
- power lifting and arm sport
- boxing
- chess and checkers
- tennis
- table tennis
- swimming
- darts
Student clubs
- ETU Academic Choir
- Ballroom dance studio
- Modern dance studio "Modern Step"
- Literature association "LITO"
- Rock music club "Plan B"
- Disputing cinema club
- Student drama theatre "It’s time to play"
- Club for Funny and Inventive people "KVN"
Accreditation
- Certificate of State Accreditation SPbGETU "LETI"
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
A great university with great history and robust education system,
I would like to change the review if it is going to be puplish!
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Overall, I am happy with my decision of coming to this University. It was a worthwhile experience for me. Saint Setersburg is lovely.
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