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In January, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University will publish updated admissions rules for the 2026/2027 academic year. These changes will be a key guideline for thousands of applicants. The Open Day, traditionally held on the first Sunday in December, was dedicated to these upcoming innovations and the overall admissions strategy. Around 5,000 guests visited the Main Academic Building in person. Over 2,000 people joined the live stream on social media.
Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education, addressed the guests with a welcoming address, highlighting the benefits of studying at the Polytechnic University and the prospects for students. Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, presented the university's educational policy in the context of the transition to a new higher education model. The keynote address was given by Vitaly Drobchik, Secretary of the Admissions Committee, who detailed the admissions process and planned innovations for the upcoming admissions campaign.
Following the official opening, participants were able to visit the institutes' booths, meet faculty, interact with students, and learn more about the educational process, subjects, and career opportunities. Master classes, presentations, and various activities were also prepared for the university's guests. The Civil Engineering Institute presented a virtual laboratory called "Life Safety," design master classes, and the unique "Polytech MetaCampus" project. The Humanities Institute held a quiz on creative advertising, a diplomatic quest, and master classes on translation and psychology.
The Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications impressed the audience with a spectacular science show featuring liquid nitrogen, plasma, and a nanosatellite, and then introduced guests to projects from their industrial partner, the Special Technology Center. The Institute of Power Engineering and the Institute of Computer Science and Technology held presentations on their key areas of expertise. The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade engaged prospective students in the intellectual LEGO Challenge and business games hosted by the student Business Club. The Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology offered the opportunity to participate in the MARS LAB science quest and attend the molecular gastronomy masterclass, "Watercolor of Taste."
SPbPU's Career Development Office presented employment opportunities, internships, and internships, as well as collaboration opportunities with the university's partners, in an interactive format. Participants also had the opportunity to meet with representatives of companies offering targeted training, including Obukhov Plant, Radar MMS, Special Technology Center, Krasny Oktyabr, and UEC-Klimov.
Guests also had the opportunity to visit a photo zone, take a campus tour, or receive advice at special stands. They could ask questions to Admissions staff, members of the United Student Dormitory Council, and representatives of the Black Bears-Polytech sports club. They could also choose a program for schoolchildren with specialists from the Applicant Services Center and the Informatics Academy for Schoolchildren.
A live broadcast was organized for the online audience. Its hosts—Varvara Sotova, Director of the Student Contingent Development Center, and analyst Inna Zakharova—discussed the university's capabilities, events for schoolchildren, and the admissions process. Guest expert presentations added practical value to the broadcast. Elena Mordvinova, Head of the HR Development Department at Power Machines, and Vladislav Krasnikov-Verbnikov, Leading Specialist at SKB System Engineering, spoke about career opportunities and the joint educational trajectory. Vadim Kozhevnikov, Associate Professor of the Physics Department and the Higher School of Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Dmitry Tarkhov, Professor of the Higher Mathematics Department, and Vladislav Kovalenko, Lecturer in Preparatory Courses at SPbPU, demonstrated the importance of fundamental training for future specialists. They clearly explained why a deep understanding of the exact sciences underlies any engineering innovation.
The day concluded with a spectacular physics show from the Institute of Physics and Mathematics, as well as a university-sponsored prize draw. This Open Day once again confirmed that Polytechnic University is more than just a university, but an entire ecosystem where fundamental science meets cutting-edge technology, creativity, and direct dialogue with future employers, helping every applicant take a conscious step toward a successful career.
Every year, we see an increase in the involvement of applicants and parents in career guidance events, leading to higher standards for their content. Therefore, today's Open Day is not so much a presentation of admissions rules and educational programs, but rather a showcase of the university's entire ecosystem of capabilities: research laboratories, engineering creativity, student associations, culture, and sports. The role of industrial partners is crucial here, and we are pleased that our colleagues actively participated in the event, showing the students the present and future of certain industries and professions, noted Dmitry Tikhonov.
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