Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
The annual monitoring of admissions quality to Russian universities conducted by the Higher School of Economics Research University allows us to assess the position of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. An analysis of data from the 2025 admissions campaign shows the university's performance in the overall rankings, regional rankings, and individual program areas.
General results of the reception
In 2025, SPbPU entered the top 40 Russian universities for the quality of state-funded admissions. The average Unified State Exam score for those admitted to state-funded places was 82.5. Of these, 3,375 students were admitted to state-funded places.
The number of people admitted based on the results of the Olympiads (without entrance examinations) is 185 people.
1,560 students with an average score of 69.0 were admitted to fee-paying places.
Leadership among universities with an enrollment of over 3,000 students
In 2025, only seven Russian universities enrolled more than 3,000 students in their undergraduate and specialist programs on a state-funded basis. Among this prestigious cohort of the country's largest educational centers, SPbPU ranks third in terms of average score (82.5), behind only Lomonosov Moscow State University (88.6) and Bauman Moscow State Technical University (84.1).
Moreover, the average score of the Polytechnic University is significantly ahead of the indicators of such large universities as Kazan Federal University (76.5), Ural Federal University (74.5) and Southern Federal University (71.6).
Positions among universities of St. Petersburg
Based on the average GPA for state-funded admissions (82.5), SPbPU ranks among the top five universities in St. Petersburg. This is the best result among the city's technical universities. For comparison, SPbGASU (80.6), ETU "LETI" (77.9), the Mining University (76.4), and Voenmech (72.1). In terms of the number of state-funded places (3,375 in undergraduate and specialist programs), SPbPU is the absolute leader in the city (and fifth in Russia).
In terms of fee-paying admission, Polytechnic also demonstrates the best result among all technical universities in St. Petersburg (average score of 69) and is among the city’s top three in terms of the number of fee-paying students (1,560 people).
Results by training areas
Budget Reception: Flagship Engineering and IT Areas
Nuclear Physics and Technology: second place in Russia. The average score of 86.2 is second only to MEPhI. This high level is confirmed by the seven admitted Olympiad winners. Computer Science and Engineering: the average score of 88.1 is on par with the country's leading IT universities. Admission totaled 255 students, 35 of whom were Olympiad winners. Instrumentation and Optical Engineering: third place in Russia (average score of 85), after MEPhI and ITMO. Physics: the average score of 80.4 (fifth place in St. Petersburg). 225 future physicists were admitted to the Polytechnic University in 2025—the largest enrollment in the city. Power Engineering and Power Engineering: the average score of 76.7 (second place in St. Petersburg), taking into account the largest enrollment of 275 people.
Budget admission: humanities and creative arts
Architecture and Urban Planning: second place in Russia. Average score 88.6. Design: fourth place in Russia. Average score 95.5, ahead of many specialized art universities. 13 Olympiad winners were admitted. Law: average score 86.3. For a technical university, this is the fourth place in St. Petersburg—a strong position.
Paid reception: quality and dynamics
Chemical and Biotechnology: impressive growth of 4.9 points, reaching an average score of 70.1. Instrumentation and Optical Engineering: record growth among engineering fields, up 6.1 points (average score of 72.5). Business Informatics: average score of 72.9. 12th place in Russia. Growth of 0.7 points. Computer Science and Engineering: large-scale paid recruitment – 255 people with an average score of 68.3.
The results of the HSE monitoring confirm that the Polytechnic University remains a magnet for the most talented and motivated students from across Russia. A high average Unified State Exam (USE) score, interest in our engineering core, and, most importantly, the steady growth in quality in IT and design—all of this speaks to the trust of applicants and their families in our education. For us, these monitoring figures are more than just statistics. They reflect our key goal: training an engineering elite that will ensure Russia's technological sovereignty and leadership. It is here, at the Polytechnic, that the future of our industry and science is forged. But most importantly, behind every figure are people: our students. We are proud that they choose us, and we do everything to help them not just earn a degree, but also find themselves, unlock their potential, and become professionals capable of solving the most complex problems. "SPbPU is not only about fundamental knowledge; it is an environment where everyone can realize their dreams and contribute to the development of the country," notes Lyudmila Pankova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at SPbPU.
You can find out which areas/specialties are included in which major groups when calculating the HSE ranking atwebsite.
Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.