Polzunov Altai State Technical

www.altstu.ru 1 information booklet for applicants

Dear applicants, I am happy to welcome you to Polzunov Altai State Technical University. We are one of ’s biggest , built on the foundation of rich and tradition.

Our university first opened its doors in 1942. We hands for a reason – you are most likely looking to approach higher with a combination of pursue quality education in Russia. Our university tradition and cutting edge advances in both teach- offers learning that challenges, stimulates and ful- ing and science. Our multi-level education system fills the potential of its students, and becoming one meets the modern standards and demands of the depends on your resilience and skill alone. I hope labor market: we keep track of the trends and aptly you choose to make your first professional step update our undergraduate and masters-level train- here, at AltSTU, so that you may graduate from one ing programs every year without losing sight of tra- of Russia’s finest universities and kickstart a brilliant dition at the same time. career in the field of your choice. I wish you good Many employers find the diploma of Altai State luck and hope to see you in our university! Technical University a compelling argument in favor of professionalism of a potential employee, which further proves the high quality of education provid- ed by AltSTU. Andrei Mikhailovich Markov I am sure this brochure found its way into your Rector of AltSTU

2 Polzunov Altai State Technical University

About Our University Altai State Technical University (AltSTU) is one of Russia’s leading universities. We offer 4-year undergraduate courses, 2-year masters courses, 3-year postgraduate and doctoral courses in 67 training pro- grams. AltSTU offers student, academic and scientific exchange programs in partnership with universities and colleges in France, Italy, China, Mongo- lia, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and others. Both our undergraduate and postgraduate students excel in international competitions in STEM AltSTU is in the and liberal arts. AltSTU is home to 20 thousand students, with over 900 top 100 of Russia’s of them coming from all over the world. The faculty employs 73 Doctors of Sciences and 380 Candidates of best universities Sciences. 3 information booklet for applicants

АltSTU in ratings

Rating Place Date Rating Place Date QS University Rankings: Interfax National University Eastern Europe and Rating Central Asia September 251−300 160−161 2019 2019

Webometrics Country UI GreenMetric Country rank: Rank: 128 World September 27 World University 2018 2019 World rank: Ranking: Ranking 542 4758 Engineering and Technolo- Academic gy University Ranking Ranking of World BB+ (74) 2019 Universities- European 13 2018 Standard ARES-2019 SuperJob Techical University Ranking (based on the salaries of graduates employed by IT industry) 19 2019 Vladimir Potanin Foundation University rating 20 2017−2018 RUSSOFT University Ranking for Russian Software Industry 42−51 2017 RAEX Rating Agency Ranking of STEM Universities (Science, , Engineering Demand-Based Russian and Mathematics) 34 2018 University Ranking 55 2018

4 Polzunov Altai State Technical University Housing, dining and safety AltSTU provides international students with comfortable housing opportunities. International stu- dents live together in double or tri- ple rooms. The rooms carry all the ne- cessities: a bed, a desk, chairs, a wardrobe, shelves, bedside tables, a fridge, a microwave, an electric kettle, a TV. Each floor has a kitch- en and a common room.

On-campus housing costs:

l $423 (27 250 rubles) a year for improved accomodation; l $153 (9 890 rubles) a year for economy accomodation. International students share the dormitory with local students, which provides them with a perfect opportunity to practice their Russian in an informal setting outside the classroom. All campus buildings are under 24-hour security surveillance. The infrastructure of the dormitory vicinity offers grocery stores, a pharmacy, a student cafeteria and multiple cafes offering Russian, Mid- dle Eastern and European cuisine.

5 information booklet for applicants Pre-University courses for International Students Applicants who are not proficient in Russian may undertake an intensive language course (1–1.5 years) to achieve А1-A2-В1 levels. The students follow the curriculum to continue their education at one of the faculties of AltSTU or other Russian university. They study the and subjects specific to their future major: l STEM: mathematics, physics, computer sci- ence; l biomedical science: chemistry, biology; l liberal arts: literature, country studies, history; l economics: mathematics, economics, comput- er science, social studies. The classes begin in September and end on June 25, followed by Russian language and major sub- International students who have successfully jects examinations. Students receive a Pre-Univer- completed the pre-university courses may take an sity Course Certificate upon completion. entrance examination for one of AltSTU Faculties or continue their Russian studies via a 1- or 2-year aca­demic program “Russian language and the ba- sics of translation and interpretation” to achieve B2- C1 levels. Career opportunities upon completing the pro- gram include working as a translatior or interpreter in various business, state or tourism organizations. Students study Russian grammar, business commu- nication, stylistics, the basics of translation and acquire basic knowledge of Russia as a country. The course puts a special emphasis on oral communication: the classes are often carried out in a speaking-club atmo- sphere where other native speakers are invited. The classes begin on September 1 and end in July. Upon completing the course, students are awarded a Certificate of Supplementary Education.

6 Polzunov Altai State Technical University AltSTU Campus The university campus sits in the city center and includes several buildings connected through sheltered passageways. International students take their pre-university courses in a new modern building fully equipped with computer and lan- guage labs, multimedia facilities and conference rooms.

Medical services and insurance

International students will have to purchase their own in- surance. Basic insurance costs range from 45 to 70$ (3000- 5000 RUB) a year. The insur- ance company covers the entire treatment period and hospital stay (if such is required). AltSTU has an on-campus walk-in clinic. There, students may receive pre-medical and first aid assistance as well as make use of preventive health care, medical screening and dental services. 7 information booklet for applicants Sports AltSTU has its own athletics hall and swimming pool, where students are welcome to engage in a variety of sports activities. AltSTU is home to over 20 sports clubs with students practicing powerlifting, heavy lifting, swimming, Greco-Ro- man wrestling, voleyball, bas- ketball, hockey and other types of sports. The facility is equipped with a 25 meter long 6 lane swimming pool. Student classes are held on weekdays. In the evenings and on weekends the pool is open to the public.

Cultural life AltSTU has a rich cultural life thanks to its very own center for cul- ture and creativity. By becoming a member of one of AltSTU’s creative unions, students get the chance to represent the university at a variety of competitions: local, national and international. Engaging in cultural life at AltSTU is a perfect opportunity for creative types to fulfill their artistic potential in many areas, be it dancing, singing, music or theater.

8 Polzunov Altai State Technical University The city of Today, Barnaul is a major transportation hub and ’s buzzing industrial, cul- tural and educational center. Barnaul is a city of students, hosting many universities and branch campuses from all over Russia. It is home to Polzunov Altai State Techni- cal University, , Altai State Pedagogical University, Altai State Medical University, Altai State Agricultural University, Altai State Institute of Culture, Barnaul Institute of . The city’s popu- lation stands at over 850,000. Polzunov Altai State Technical University sits at the city center, surrounded by parks and cultural landmarks. Strolling down Barnaul’s main Lenina Street, you will find yourself on the Ob river bank. If you are looking to do some shopping, the vicini- ty offers a variety of shops and shopping malls. Food enthusiasts will enjoy cafes that serve cuisines from all over the world, including ethnic ones, with Uyghur cuisine serving as a great example. The average Average prices for food and services in Barnaul cafe bill starts at around 150-200 roubles. Transport Dry-cleaner’s From 300 rub The campus can be reached by any pub- Bus fare 24 rub Studio/one-bedroom 8000-14000 rub lic transport that goes through the “­AltSTU” Tram fare 23 rub apartment /a month stop. The average public transport fare is Intracity taxi fare 100-250 rub Meals 25 roubles, while intracity taxi fare stands Entertainment Lunch at AltSTU cafeteria at around 150-200 roubles. AltSTU offers Movie ticket 100-320 rub Soup 30-60 rub Second course 50-100 rub free airport transfer to international stu- Theater ticket 200 rub Set menu at a cafe 150-250 rub dents from both Barnaul airport and Tol- Museum ticket 0-100 rub Nightclub entry fee 100-300 rub Lunch at a cafe 300-500 rub (for one person) machevo airport in . Swimming pool 200 rub Cell phone providers in Barnaul include (1 hour) $1 = 63 rubles MTS, Beeline, TELE-2, Megafon and oth- Services ers. Plan prices start at 100 roubles. Hair salon 150-300 rub

9 information booklet for applicants : tourist hub and natural marvel

Altai Krai sits in the south- December marks the start of east of Western Siberia, just a mountain skiing season at Altai few steps away from China and Krai resorts with March bringing Mongolia and is indeed a natu- it to a close. Snow levels typi- ral marvel. cally rise up to 1 meter, creating Tourists come to Altai Krai all a perfect coberage for ski lov- year round. is the ers. Soft climate makes spend- region’s main resort, famous ing time outside all the more for its healing air and mineral pleasant. Altai is home to sev- springs. The treatments offered eral winter sports resorts, with at Belokurikha’s many health re- most notable ones located in treats use local natural resourc- Belokurikha, on Lake Manzher- es such as honey, herbs and ok, at the foothills of Vesyolaya peloids among other things. Mountain near Aya village and Hiking is a very popular out- on Turquoise Katun. door activity in Altai Krai, since it is the best way to enjoy lo- cal nature in all its variety: vast steppes, taiga forests or moun- tain ranges. June, July and Au- gust are considered the best months for hiking. Equestrian tourism serves as a good alternative to hiking. One such trip may take for 3 to 15 days depending on the itin- erary. If you want to see wildlife sanctuaries and secluded ravines untouched by civilization, horse- back is the best way to do it. When it comes to adventure tourism, rafting is especial- ly popular, since Altai Krai has many mountain rivers that sim- ply beg to be tamed.

10 Polzunov Altai State Technical University Training programs and specializations

AltSTU welcomes international students to l Power Machine-Building and Road Transport the following faculties: Faculty l l Civil Engineering Faculty Institute of Economics and Management l l Power Engineering Faculty Institute of Advanced Professional Education and Development l Information Faculty l Pre-university courses for international students l Institute for Biotechnology, Food and Chemical Engineering l Institute of Architecture and Design Tuition fees range from 93,500 RUB to 137,500 RUB.

Faculty of Special Technologies

Training program: Innovation Possible careers: composite material and ma- terials science research engineer. Specialization: Innovative Project Employment: any industry where composite Management materials are used; e.g. aerospace industry, auto- You will study organization and management motive industry, electronic engineering, construc- of innovative processes in technology. tion work, power industry, biomedicine. Possible careers: planning engineer, produc- tion engineer, innovation management specialist. Training program: Applied Employment: any area of business or industry Physics that deals with innovation. Specialization: Physical and Chemical Properties of Training program: Materials Science and Materials Engineering You will study the ways of re- Specialization: Composite Materials searching, developing and using You will study specifics of modern compos- the most advanced materials that ite materials, their manufacturing, shaping and reduce the material and pollution structurization processes as well as transforma- intensity of production and increase tional changes that occur during manufacturing, durability of modern equipment. processing and operation of composite materials. Possible careers: instrumenta- 11 information booklet for applicants tion and control engineer, production engineer, ma- terials science research engineer, chemical or phys- ical laboratory assistant. Employment: automotive industry plants and facilities, materials research and development facil- ities, materials science laboratories. Training program: Design and Engineering Solutions in Machinery Production Specialization: Mechanical Engineering Technology You will study STEM subjects (science, technol- ogy, engineering and mathematics), use of modern CAD- and CAM-systems, operation procedures for planning processes in welding engineering; modern numerical control machines, 3D-printers and laser planning methods and their uses in developing and equipment. maintaining technological processes; mathematical, Possible careers: planning engineer, production physical and computer modelling methods; mech- engineer, numerical control machines programmer. anization and automation tools, methods of intro- Employment: any machine-building industry fa- ducing automation into manufacturing processes, cility that deals with national defense and manufac- control methods. tures equipment for other industries. Possible careers: welding engineer, technolog- Training program: Mechanical Engineering ical tools engineer, mechanization and automation of machine-building facilities specialist, technical Specialization: Welding Engineering documents specialist, standartization and certifica- Equipment and Technology tion specialist. You will study production, technology and Employment: machine-building facilities.

Specialization: Machine Building and Foundry Engineering Technology You will study foundry, moulding and casting techniques used in machine building industry as well as casting methods used in production of gold and silver ware, jewelry and ironwork. Possible careers: foundry engineer, iron and steel industry specialist, mechanization and auto- mation of machine-building facilities specialist. Employment: machine-building facilities. 12 Polzunov Altai State Technical University Institute for Biotechnology, Food and Chemical Engineering

Training program: Production Machinery and Employment: beer factories; distilleries; win- Equipment eries; soft drink manufacturing facilities; wholesale trade of alcoholic beverages; engineering compa- Specialization: Food Industry Machines and nies; research and development facilities and lab- Procedures oratories; product/raw material certification and You will study engineering and operation of identification bodies, trade/tax inspectorates over- various types of manufacturing equipment that is seeing the production and trade of alcoholic bever- used in food industry. ages; grain storage and processing inspectorates; Possible careers: mid-level managing positions bread manufacturing control agencies. (machine-shop manager, section management, de- partment manager, service manager, engineer) at a Training program: Food Technology and food manufacturing facility (from small businesses Catering Arrangement to holding groups; state supervision agency spe- Specialization: Food Technology in Catering cialist or inspector; managerial or engineering posi- tions with food industry equipment manufacturers. You will study different ways of organizing ca- Employment: milling plants, grain processing tering; engineering, design and reconstruction of facilities, meat processing plants, butter-making catering facilities; logistics and supply chain man- plants, seed oil production plants, bread-baking agement; methods of monitoring the performance plants, confectionaries, pasta factories, cheese and of catering facilities; professional ethics. dairy factories, grain depots, feed mills, distilleries, Possible careers: сatering technology specialist. beer factories. Employment: restaurants, cafes, hotel facilities.

Training program: Use of Raw Plant Training program: Use of Raw Animal Materials in Food Production Material in Food Production Specialization: Modern Technologies in Raw Specialization: Meat and Dairy Products Plant Materials Processing Technology You will study grain storage and processing You will study organizational methods for ef- technology; bread, confectionaries and pasta man- fective maintenance of technological processes in ufacturing technology; wine-making and brewing manufacturing meat and dairy products, methods technology. of assessting its innovative potential; preparation of Possible careers: production engineer at a documents on managing the quality of technologi- grain depot, milling, grain processing, bread-baking cal processes; methods of monitoring the environ- plant, confectionary, distillery or beer factory. mental safety of manufacturing processes; scientific 13 information booklet for applicants and engineering efforts in designing, Training program: Energy- developing and implementing new and Resource-Efficient technological processes; ways of en- Processes in Chemical gineering and developing new food Technology, Petrochemistry products. and Biotechnology Possible careers: meat and dairy Specialization: products technologist or engineer. Environmental Engineering Employment: meat and dairy processing facilities; research and You will study methods of ef- development facilities; milk and dairy ficient environmental protection processing equipment machine build- within production or manufactur- ing facilities; equipment installation, ing sites, environmental safety adjustment and maintenance organi- requirements for various types of zations or facilities; raw material and said sites as well as ways of im- product quality control facilities, re- plementing and enforcing these search institutes for cheese-making. requirements at said sites. Possible careers: environ- mental engineer at a production or manufacturing Training program: Chemical Engineering site. Specialization: Chemical Engineering Employment: environmental authorities and Technology services, various manufacturing facilities, project organizations that provide environmental services, You will study creation, technological support developing environmental documentation, environ- and operation of industrial production of basic inor- mental assessment and audit. ganic substances, polymeric materials and various products made of them, building materials, oil prod- ucts, gas and solid fuel processing, energysaturated Training program: Light Industry Product materials and products based on them, medicines. Development Possible careers: technologist at plastic and elastomer processing facilities; new products and Specialization: Sewn Products Design equipment tooling engineer; chemist at a factory You will study ways of preparing, planning and laboratory. effective management of the processes involved in Employment: rubber products, car tires, per- designing clothes, shoes, leather, fur and leather fume and cosmetics manufacturers; polymer pro- goods of various purposes. cessing facilities; polymer-based product manu- Possible career: tailor, fashion designer, cos- facturing facilities; fertilizer manufacturers; dry tume designer. construction mix manufacturers; industries involved Employment: clothing factories, tailors ateliers, in synthesis of inorganic substances and oil refining. sole proprietorship. 14 Polzunov Altai State Technical University Information Technologies Faculty

Training program: uates specializing in IT for Performance Measure- Computer Science and Engineering ment. Possible careers: fiber optic data reception and Specialization: Software and Hardware transmission systems engineer; engineer specializ- Solutions For Automated Systems ing in satellite navigation systems used for moni- You will study modern technologies for de- toring and efficient management of road and rail signing and developing software and hardware transport, industrial Internet of things, energy-sav- components of computing systems, networks, ing technology in fuel industry (central heating and automated systems, various automation tools power plants), housing and communal services and (webinterface-based included), mobile technolo- construction, “smart home” systems, mobile-based gies, microcontrollers and other microprocessor measuring technology (smartphones, tablets); spe- and computer equipment; design, programming, cialists in setting up, servicing and repairing mod- repair, setup and maintenance of computer sys- ern medical equipment. tems, networks and technical equipment that uti- Employment: IT companies; engineering sys- lizes various means of computing and micropro- tems development companies (security, climate cessor technology. control, nautical monitoring systems); telecommu- Possible careers: programmer, reverse engi- nication and/or communication enterprises; power neer, automated systems software and hardware developer, service manager, system administrator, analyst. Employment: state and private enterprises and organizations, any enterprise that has an informa- tion technology department.

Training program: Instrumentation Technology Specialization: Information Technology for Performance Measurement You will study the specifics of working with automation tools and control systems, software, information and measuring technologies; acquire skills for modeling measuring systems and pro- cesses; the market has a high demand for grad-

15 information booklet for applicants industry facilities; information system development ing specialist; economist; 1C programmer; support for financial institutions (banks); consultant system engineer. development companies; IT outsourcing compa- Employment: corporate entities and nonprofit nies; large-scale medical facilities. organization; state institutions and organizations; IT departments with enterprises and companies of various nature; economic sector. Training program: Information Technology in Business Training program: Specialization: Digital Economy Applied Information Science You will study e-business and its infrastruc- Specialization: ture (hardware, software, communication, human Applied Information Science in Economics capital, etc.) as well as e-commerce; upon gradu- ation, you will have a set of professional skills in You will study development and maintenance information technology, economics and manage- of information systems at production sites and eco- ment. nomic and social entities. Possible careers: analyst; expert in identifica- Possible careers: programmer, 1C programmer, tion and resolution of economic problems who uti- engineer, web-programmer, system administrator, lizes the help of modern information systems and 1C consultant, IT specialist, head of IT department, digital technologies; business process automation analyst, manager, economist, university professor. specialist; project manager; training and consult- Employment: small, medium-sized and large business enterprises; financial institutions; state or- ganizations.

Training program: Program Engineering Specialization: Software and Information System Development You will study design, programming and op- eration of computer programs and information systems; design, programming, testing, computer- ization and automation of applied processes; for- malizing the subject domain of the project; software development techniques and drafting methods with a focus on safety, reliability and quality; ways of using operation systems, network technology, pro- gramming interface development tools; database management systems; mathematic modelling. 16 Polzunov Altai State Technical University

Possible careers: any position that software, hardware and cryptographic means and involves developing and imple- methods of protecting information; audit and cer- menting information technol- tification of automated systems specialist; ogy, such as a programmer, cyber security norms and regulations software architect, tester, specialist. system analyst, system Students also receive sufficient programmer. theoretical and practical training Employment: or- in information and communica- ganizations and insti- tion technology to allow them tutions working in the to choose careers in system ad- field of information ministration, database admin- technology systems istration, programming, soft development and im- ware development, hardware plementation. development, web application development, automated in- formation system development Training program: for all intents and purposes. Cyber Security Employment: national and local government Specialization: agencies, financial and commercial organizations Cyber Security Management Techniques and insitutions. You will study computer systems manipulation; automated systems manipulation; information sys- tems manipulation as well as communication and telecommunication systems manipulation; modern programming languages, techniques and methods; regulatory and legal framework of cyber security; safety and security arrangements for complex cy- ber security measures used in information systems and computer networks; software, hardware, tech- nological and cryptographic methods of protecting information; fundamentals of computer networks administration. Possible careers: cyber security officers; equipment installation, adjustment, repair and maintenance engineers specializing in software and hardware cyber security measures; complex cyber security systems designed for organizations using

17 information booklet for applicants Power Machine-Building and Road Transport Faculty

Training program: Transportation and Handling Equipment and Structures Maintenance Specialization: Motor Vehicles and Vehicle Fleet You will study and acquire technical skills as well as the means of justifying engineering solu- tions; organizational management skills for trans- portation and technology facilities. Possible careers: transportation engineer, transportation safety within a machine-building fa- Possible careers: internal combustion engine cility, garage manager, vehicle maintenance and re- structure engineer; internal combustion engine sys- pair engineer. tem planning engineer. Employment: technical and commercial depart- Employment: engineering offices, laboratories, ments with motor transport enterprises; vehicle production facilities, repair and operation facilities maintenance facilities; insurance companies; car in any industry that uses and manufactures com- dealerships (Toyota, Mercedes, Honda, BMW, Ford, bustionengine operated power equipment. Volkswagen, etc.), security agencies and ministries, maintenance and repair parts distributors. Specialization: Boilers, Steam Generators and Combustion Chambers For Atomic Power Plants Training program: Power Engineering You will study maintenance and construction of Specialization: Internal Combustion Engines machinery and units for the production, conversion You will study fundamentals of design of units and consumption of various forms of energy such and assemblies of power plants with internal com- as steam and hot water boilers and waste heat boil- bustion engines, their manufacturing technology; ers; steam generators; combustion chambers; nu- research and maintenance of highly efficient, envi- clear reactors and power plants, heat exchangers. ronmentally friendly reciprocating and combined in- Possible careers: construction engineer, plan- ternal combustion engines for vehicles and surface ning engineer, structural engineer, technical engi- transport power installations as well as small-scale neering department specialist, engineer-inspector, mechanization. thermal and mechanical equipment engineer. 18 Polzunov Altai State Technical University

Employment: engineering offices, research and student design bureau, where students gain addi- development facilities, installation and maintenance tional professional experience. facilities, thermal stations, energy equipment pro- Possible careers: planning engineer specializ- duction facilities, small-scale and mid-scale power ing in design and calculation, production technol- industry facilities. ogist, test research engineer, operation engineer, repair and maintenance of agricultural machinery and other transport and technological vehicles. Training program: Employment: facilities specializing in manufac- Surface Transport and Technology turing agricultural machinery and other types of Specialization: Motor Cars and Tractors transportation and processing machinery, as well as You will study and acquire fundamental scientif- at maintenance and repair facilities. ic, technical, engineering and mathematical knowl- edge; learn the fundamentals of designing cars and Training program: tracked vehicles using computer simulation. Theo- Transportation Process Technology retical knowledge is aquired during practical train- Specialization: Transportation Safety ing sessions at leading enterprises of Russia. Possible careers: any position that involves de- You will study fundamentals of developing ef- signing, manufacturing, testing, operating, repair- fective schemes for organizing the movement of ing and maintaining cars, tractors and other mobile vehicles and pedestrians; application of the latest machines. information technology systems in traffic manage- Employment: automobile and tractor manufac- ment and develop them using computer programs; turing plants, motor transport enterprises, techni- fundamentals of developing modern intellectual cal service stations for cars and tractors, insurance systems of road traffic control; traffic roads operat- companies, tuning firms, law enforcement agencies. ing procedures; means of managing transportation and logistics processes; fundamentals of traffic ac- Specialization: cidents analysis. Agricultural Business Technology Possible careers: road safety specialist; road You will study fundamentals of designing, safety operator; transport processes specialist; manufacturing and servicing machinery using ag- transportation of goods and passengers specialist; ricultural machinery as an example, developing ef- international transport specialist; transport man- fective technical solutions for the design, manufac- agement specialist; traffic roads design, mainte- ture and operation of various agricultural machinery nance and operation specialist. and equipment. Practical work experience is gained Employment: traffic police; traffic safety insti- during practical training at the leading enterprises tutions; logistics centers; marketing services; road of agricultural engineering in Russia, as well as in maintenance organizations; trucking enterprises; the service departments of organizations imple- driving schools; expert bureaus and insurance com- menting agricultural machinery. The faculty has a panies. 19 information booklet for applicants Civil Engineering Faculty

Training program: Construction Specialization: Traffic Road Construction You will study planning, construction, resto- ration, repair works, extensive repair works and op- eration of motorways, highways, traffic roads, sup- port structures (minor bridges, intermediate axles) and water sluices. Possible careers: foreman, construction site supervisor, section engineer (supervisor), produc- tion department engineer, test engineer, concept engineer, structure engineer. Employment: construction and operation or- ganizations, construction laboratories for testing road-building materials, municipal organizations tion and restoration of various buildings, structures and institutions. and other construction industry objects. Possible careers: foreman, construction site Specialization: Industrial and Civil supervisor, concept engineer, structure engineer. Engineering Employment: architecture and design organiza- You will study planning, construction, opera- tions; design and survey contractors; engineering companies; top management positions in construc- tion companies; construction industry institutions; housing and communal service institutions; custom- er supervisions and inspection agencies; state and private construction and development companies.

Specialization: Production and Use of Construction Materials, Units and Structures You will study design, manufacture and use of construction materials, units and structures; market assessment of materials and structures. Possible careers: planning engineer for man- ufacturing construction materials, units and struc- tures; foreman; process engineer; production de- 20 Polzunov Altai State Technical University partment supervisor for a construction materials, units and structures manufacturer. Employment: construction materials manufac- turing plants; reinforced concrete structures manu- facturing plants; planning, construction and instal- lation, trade companies.

Specialization: Public Utility Services Engineering and Construction You will study planning, construction, opera- tion and restoration of engineering systems in var- ious buildings and structures, such as water and sanitation systems, central heating systems, heat supply systems, gas supply systems, ventilation and air conditioning systems, “smart home” systems. Possible careers: structural engineer; assem- bling engineer; water supply, sanitation, gas supply, heat supply, ventilation system engineer/operator. Employment: engineering companies, con- struction and installation companies, operation companies, municipal institutions and organizations dealing with public utility services.

Training program: Construction of Complex Buildings and Structures Specialization: High-Rise Buiding Construction You will study planning, construction, operation and restoration of high-rise buildings and structures, including compiling, classification and analysis of benchmark data for buildings, engineering systems Possible careers: concept engineer, installation and equipment; project development in compliance and construction work specialist. with the order and corresponding norms and stan- Employment: engineering companies, con- dards; quality control during construction; technical struction and installation companies, operation documentation drafting; installation, adjustment, bal- companies, municipal institutions and organizations ancing and commissioning of construction projects. involved in construction and development industry. 21 information booklet for applicants Power Engineering Faculty

Training program: Power Industry and Electrical Engineering Specialization: Electrical Equipment and Maintenance For Enterprises, Organizations and Institutions You will study operation and maintenance pro- cedures for electric power systems and networks, including electrical power stations and substations, electrical facilities and networks for institutions and organizations, low voltage and high voltage electri- cal equipment, electrical engineering installations, power electronics, insulating materials and instal- lations. Possible careers: electrical safety specialist; Possible careers: circuit solutions development electric shielding specialist who understands the engineer, electric drive engineer, converter equip- issues of energy preservation and efficiency of in- ment operator, microprocessor control system de- dustrial technologies, as well as capable of design- veloper. ing electrical installations and networks based on Employment: power/manufacturing industry. renewable sources. Employment: power/manufacturing industry. Specialization: Electrical Power Supply You will study electrical installations, supply Specialization: and distribution networks, including step-down Electrical Drive and Automation and converter substations, which supply electrici- You will study automatic devices and systems ty directly to industrial facilities, their technological for controlling energy flows; electric machines, in- complexes and electrical receivers of enterprises stallations and electric heating devices; electric of all technological purposes, as well as cities and drives and automation of mechanisms and tech- towns, agricultural regions and production facilities. nological complexes in industrial, household and Possible careers: electrical systems mainte- agricultural settings; automated electric power sys- nance specialist or manager; energy security spe- tems; converter equipment; electric power drives; cialist, engineers; electrical power research special- technological and auxiliary installations; numerical- ist; researcher of self-generated power supply and ly controlled machine tools, their automation, con- power plants operating on wind or solar energy. trol and diagnostic systems. Employment: power/manufacturing industry.

22 Polzunov Altai State Technical University Institute of Economics and Management

Training program: Economy ic analysis of corporate activity based on economic expediency of a managerial decision. Specialization: World Economy Possible careers: economic manager, analyst, You will study international commercial trans- forecaster, business manager, CEO. actions, export and import contract preparation, im- Employment: any economics position at an en- plementation and analysis, currency transactions, terprise or organization. exchange transactions, international payments. Possible careers: international commercial Specialization: Small Business Management transactions manager, customs representative, desk You will study an integrated set of professional economist, accountant, business manager, logistics and personal competencies that ensure the com- manager, marketing director. petitiveness of enterprises on the market as well as Employment: export and import enterprises, their sustainable development. international commercial organizations, currency Possible careers: business analyst, business control offices, international transactions depart- consultant, project or department manager, entre- ments, international transportation and logistics preneur, entrepreneureal team member, head man- companies, etc. ager, etc. This specialization is also a good start for Specialization: Digital Finance launching and growing your own business enter- prise. You will study blockchain algorithms and mathe- Employment: varous small and medium-sized matics, currency and cryptocurrency transactions on business enterprises. credit, accounts of actual and virtual currency turn- over, digital payment systems and processes, remote monitoring of insurance systems, ebanking, etc. Possible careers: business development man- ager, business analyst, finance technology manag- er, digital marketing manager. Employment: E-commerce, business enterpris- es, etc.

Training program: Management Specialization: Production Management You will study the ways of conducting a comprehensive financial and econom- 23 information booklet for applicants Institute of Architecture and Design

Training program: Architectural Employment: architecture studios, construction Environment Design bureaus; architecture colleges/faculties, etc.; orga- nization and management institutions (buildings, Specialization: Integrated Design of civil engineering committees, etc.). Architectural Environments You will study ways of developing complex Training program: Design public structure projects, architectural planning of urban and rural settlements; interior design and Specialization: Graphic Design ways of developing a distinctive visual style for You will study different ways of creating com- community and industrial building complexes; land- petitive products in printing and advertisement in- scape and environment design. dustries, develop your conceptual thinking, artistic Possible careers: architectural designer, univer- and decorative skills as well as learn and practice sity professor in architecture, chief city architect, etc. the fundamentals of graphic design such as compo- Employment: architecture studios, construction sition, visual hierarchy, etc. bureaus, architectural design institutions; architec- Possible careers: graphic designer. ture colleges/faculties, etc.; organization and man- Employment: print shops, publishing houses, agement institutions (buildings, civil engineering creative workshops, advertisement agencies. committees, etc.).

Training program: Architecture Specialization: Architectural Engineering You will study the art of handling the living space inside buildings, structures, cities and set- tlements and learn to develop viable architectural solutions for residential, community and industrial buildings as well as city-planning solutions for ru- ral and urban objects while complying to existing norms and regulations. Possible careers: residential architect, com- mercial architect, industrial architect, restoration architect, interior design architect, urban design ar- chitect, research architect, chief city architect, uni- versity professor in architecture, etc.

24 Polzunov Altai State Technical University How to apply

There are five steps to complete admission pro- bassy or Consulate, you should inform us about cess: your arrival date and time at least 10 days before coming to Russia. STEP 1: TO FILL IN AltSTU APPLICATION FORM Please download the application form (from www. NB! If you apply for Bachelor’s or Master’s De- altstu.ru), fill it in and e-mail [email protected] gree program you should arrive to University till Au- STEP 2: HOW TO GET AN INVITATION LETTER gust, 10 for admission tests. To get the invitation letter, we require the follow- STEP 5: ing documents: ARRIVAL, ADMISSION AND START l copy of the passport (validity to be at least OF CLASSES 1.5 years before the date of entering the Russian Having arrived at AltSTU you should submit the territory) translated into Russian; original documents with the certified translation l copy of the secondary school certificate or and the Full First year Payment Receipt. higher education diploma (with subject details) It is compulsory for every student to be regis- translated into Russian. tered at University within three days after arrival at The documents can be scanned and emailed us. the Russian Federation. The Department of Visas, Please note that the documents should be scanned Invitations and Registration of Foreign Nationals properly in order to be readable. We will inform you staff will complete the registration processes. Af- about any issues with the submitted documents by terwards international students are to submit the email. educational certificates to Admission Office. You are Invitations are issued by Police and it takes 20 allowed to start classes when all the formal pro- week days to issue the invitation letter. We will cesses are finished. send you a copy of the invitation letter by email, and you can get the original invitation letter in the Documents to be submitted: Russian Embassy or Consulate in the country of l Passport (validity to be at least 1.5 years be- your stay. fore the date of entering the Russian territory) and STEP 3: VISA copy of all its pages with certified translation. Having received the invitation letter from AltSTU, l Migration card stamped by the customs. you should contact the nearest Russian Embassy or l Original of the secondary school certificate or Consulate in your country and provide documents higher education diploma (legalized by the Minis- according to the Embassy requirements. try of Foreign Affairs and the Russian Embassy or with Apostille stamp) with subject details and its STEP 4: ARRIVAL CONFIRMATION copy with a certified translation. Having received the visa from the Russian Em- l 6 passport size photos (30 x 40 mm).

25 information booklet for applicants Additional information

Academic year in Russia typical- ly lasts for 10 months and is divid- ed into two semesters. The first semester runs from September 1 till January 31 while the second semester runs from February 1 till June 30. Breaks are scheduled af- ter each semester. International students willing to undertake an undergraduate or masters course are required to take an entrance examination or admission testing which typically start in June. In view of this, we recommend you start applying for an invitation no later than March. Russian language courses do not require you to take an entrance required to carry your student ID classes assigned by the exam, you will be enrolled as soon at all times, since this is your entry curriculum! as study groups are formed start- permit to the university. The assessment system used ing from September through No- Your ID also gives you discounts for higher education in Russia is as vember. at many museums, theaters and follows: Once you have been admitted cinemas. Remember to carry your • excellent to our university, you have the student ID and academic record • good right to attend lectures, seminars book during the examination pe- • satisfactory and training sessions along with riod. Your student ID proves your • unsatisfactory other students at the Faculty of identity while the academic record • pass/fail your choice. book is used by professors for is- The lowest passing score is 3 One class (“double period”) con- suing you grades for your exams. (satisfactory) and “pass.” Students sists of two academic hours. One Both regular and pass/fail exams are allowed to move to the next academic hour equals 45 minutes. may be conducted in oral or writ- year of education and get a diplo- The Dean’s Office of your Facul- ten form. ma only if they have achieved the ty will issue you a student ID and NB! Students are re- passing scores in all of the subjects an academic record book. You are quired to attend all of the on the curriculum. 26 Polzunov Altai State Technical University Notes

27 information booklet for applicants

Directorate for International Cooperation of Polzunov Altai State Technical University www.altstu.ru 656038, Russian Federation, Altai Krai, Barnaul, 73 Dimitrova st. phone: 8 (3852) 29−87−62 e-mail: [email protected]

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