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INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER·ID #22151

Petersburg State Transport University

圣彼得堡国立交通大学

Saint Petersburg, Russia
Official Portal
SectorPublic
Founded1809
Enrollment18,000
Student : Staff15:1

UNIVERSITY RANKINGS

Rankings Overview

Latest recorded results. Editions and methodologies differ by ranking.

QS

No recorded result

THE2026

1501+

Score not published

No 2025 result recorded

ARWU

No recorded result

U.S. News

No recorded result

World ranking historyWorld rankings directory
SINGLE EDITION SNAPSHOT

Recorded Standing (2026)

QS World
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THE World
#1501
ARWU World
—
U.S. News World
—

Only exact positions are plotted where available; for band-ranked editions (e.g., 791–800), the upper band threshold is plotted to preserve multi-year continuity. Published rank bands are preserved in the ranking overview above.

INSTITUTIONAL METRICS

Quick Facts & Campus Profile

Campus & Intake Telemetry
Total Enrollment

18,000

Active Students

Faculty Size

1,200

Academic Staff

Acceptance Rate

70%

Estimated Admissions

Safety Score

75/100

Campus Safety

Transportation

85/100

Public Access

Tuition (Int.)

$3,500

Annual Estimate

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Admission Fit Simulator & Personal Dossier

Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale)3.65 / Benchmark 3.25
2.503.003.504.00
English Proficiency (IELTS Equivalent)7.0 / Target 6.5+
5.5 (TOEFL ~65)7.0 (TOEFL ~100)9.0 (TOEFL 118+)
Research, Internships & Extracurricular Depth
ESTIMATED CLASSIFICATIONSOLID SAFETY
90/100Profile Alignment Index

Profile exceeds typical institutional cutoffs; high likelihood of admission.

Selectivity~70% Admit
Est. Annual Tuition$3,500
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EDITORIAL BRIEFING

Institutional Profile

3 sections

St. Petersburg State Transport University (PGUPS) is one of the oldest transport-related higher education institutions in Russia and even Europe. Founded in 1809 by Tsar Alexander I, it is the cradle of railway engineering education in Russia. The university is renowned for its outstanding teaching and research in transport engineering, railway operations, and logistics management, cultivating a large number of highly qualified professionals for the Russian and international transport industries. Its profound historical heritage and professional focus on transport have secured it a unique and important position in the Russian higher education system. PGUPS's campus culture blends rigorous academic traditions with modern engineering practice. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, covering multiple specializations including railway transport, bridge and tunnel engineering, traffic management, logistics and supply chain, economics, and the application of information technology in the transport sector. The university boasts modern laboratories, simulators, and research centers, providing students with opportunities for hands-on practice and cutting-edge research. Furthermore, PGUPS actively engages in international cooperation and exchange, attracting international students from around the world, bringing a multicultural atmosphere to the campus and providing students with an international learning perspective. Graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects in the Russian and international transportation sectors, particularly in railway, road, air, and water transport companies, logistics firms, government departments, and research institutions. As a university located in St. Petersburg, students not only benefit from the city's rich cultural life and convenient transportation, but also gain access to the heart of Russia's transportation industry, laying a solid foundation for their future careers. The university is committed to cultivating innovative and practical leaders and experts in the transportation field to meet the challenges of global transportation development.

GEOGRAPHIC TELEMETRY

Campus Coordinates

59.9219° N, 30.3275° E
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ACADEMIC FACULTIES

Core Academic Disciplines

Railway Engineering

Transport Management

Logistics and Supply Chain

Civil Engineering

Economics of Transport

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INSTITUTIONAL FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

In the THE World University Rankings 2026, Petersburg State Transport University is ranked #1501+.
Petersburg State Transport University is located in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Petersburg State Transport University was founded in 1809.
Petersburg State Transport University has approximately 18,000 enrolled students.

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STUDENT BUDGET

Cost of Living

Russia

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Rent & Utilities$600
$200$4,000
Food & Groceries$320
$100$1,500
Transport & Other$50
$30$1,000
Estimated Monthly$970
Estimated Yearly$11,640

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