MY UNIVERSITY

This University is one of the leading higher schools in the north of Russia. It has a

reputation for academic excellence and attracts students and researchers from all parts

of the country and abroad.

The story started in April, 1958, when Moscow's Gubkin Institute of Petrochemicals

and Natural Gas opened an educational support centre in Ukhta. The Institute helped

with the library and teaching materials. The training system included a combination

of professional correspondence courses and on-the-job experience.

The development of oil and gas industries demanded more qualified specialists. As a

result, the educational support centre became Ukhta Industrial Institute in March,

1967. The first Rector was Grigory Panov (1929-1988). There were three faculties:

Oil and Gas, Forestry and the faculty for evening and correspondence students. In

1969, there were only six graduates, but already in 1972, two hundred and seventyfour

skilled engineers graduated from the institute. At that time the institute had five

faculties and twenty departments.

The number of students and the range of specialities grew every year. In April, 1999

the institute achieved university status. It was renamed Ukhta State Technical

University.

Now it’s a modern research and education complex and has great scientific potential.

More than 8000 students study here. This university trains specialists for Oil and Gas,

Timber and Construction industries. It also provides training in Geology, Economics,

IT and Physical culture and sport. The course of studies takes four years. The

academic year lasts from September to June and is divided into two terms. At the end

of each term students have to take exams and tests. At the end of the course of studies

they have to write an essay to complete a bachelor’s degree. To continue the study

students can take a postgraduate course. The university has two postgraduate degree

programmes: Master’s and Doctoral. Besides students can take part in scientific

conferences and seminars which take place at the university every year.

This university has many facilities and non-academic activities. There is a large sport

complex where students can do different sports. It has a number of student clubs,

societies and organizations that you can choose – from ballroom dancing to student

government. Student activities help you make friends, develop leadership skills, and

become part of the university.

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