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International Student Department

Academic Exchanges for Students
from Partner Universities

If you are a student at a TPU partner university, you can study through an exchange program at one of the leading technical universities in Russia. Don't miss this opportunity to broaden your academic horizons and gain international experience.

Please fill out the online form so we can consider your application.

Academic Calendar

Autumn Semester

September – January

April 15
Application Deadline

Orientation Week: Last week of August
Classes Begin: September 1
Examination Period: December – January
Winter Break: Late January – Early February

April 15
Application Deadline

Spring Semester

February – June

October 15
Application Deadline

Classes Begin: February 10
Examination Period: May – June
Summer Break: July – August

October 15
Application Deadline

Tomsk Polytechnic University uses a point-rating system to assess your academic performance. This system allows for the alignment of your current results with the international ECTS standard. Below you will find a breakdown of the grades, their qualitative criteria, and information on the number of points required to successfully pass your exams:

TPU grades (numerical)TPU grades (traditional)
TPU grades (lettered)Score (final rating grade)Converted to ECTS grades
5ExcellentA90 – 100%A
4GoodB80 – 89%B
C70 – 79%C
3SatisfactoryD65 – 69%D
E55 - 64%E
--PassedP55-100%P
2FailedF0-54%F

Description of grades:

  • 5 “Excellent” – Excellent comprehension of the subject, all-round knowledge and skills (maximum grade)
  • 4 “Good” – Quite full comprehension of the subject, good knowledge and skills
  • 3 “Satisfactory” – Acceptable comprehension of the subject, satisfactory knowledge and skills (minimum pass grade)
  • 2 “Failed” – Unacceptable bad knowledge
  • “Passed” – a special intermediary form of the control of students’ knowledge applied for ungraded assessment (credit test).

Select Your Program of Study

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Linguistic Profile

This program is designed for students planning to study Russian language and linguistics.
Course Catalog
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Technical Profile

Designed for future engineers and natural science researchers. Instruction is available in both Russian and English. We will provide support in creating your individual curriculum.
Course Catalog
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Practice and Research

Choose this profile if your main goal is to conduct scientific research at the university.
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Key Stages of the Exchange Program

Before arrival

Visa support and invitation letter, arrival notification, accommodation, medical requirements

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You have arrived at TPU: next steps

Mandatory actions on the day of arrival, medical examination and fingerprinting, mobile services and bank cards, visa extension

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Financial Expenses for International Students at TPU

CategoryCost (RUB)Notes
Medical Insurance5,000Valid for one year
Medical Examination4,500Required for the fingerprinting procedure
Fingerprinting1,200Application processing fee
Passport Translation1,500Includes official notarization
Includes official notarization1,920For multi-entry visa extension
Chest X-ray (Fluorography)400 Mandatory for dormitory check-in
General Practitioner Certificate100 Required for dormitory check-in
TOTAL One-Time Cost:~14,620 RUB

Estimated budget for one month of living in Tomsk.

CategoryExpenses (RUB)Notes
Dormitory1,800 – 3,000Depends on the room type 
Food & Groceries12,000 – 15,000Supermarkets ("Yarche", "Magnit") and university canteens
Transportation2,000 – 2,500Bus (38-40 RUB), Tram/Trolleybus (36 RUB)
Mobile & Internet600 – 1,000Mobile data plan and Wi-Fi
Leisure & Other expenses3,000 – 5,000Cinema, museums, cafes, and household essentials
TOTAL Per Month:19,400 – 26,500 RUB

Contacts

Anna Demikhova

Exchange Coordinator (Incoming mobility)

Address TPU main building, office 333/1

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