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Thermal Power Engineering and Heat Engineering (6 years)

Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University
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30
Places on a budgetary basis
20
Contractual seats
600 000
Cost of training per year

About the training program

The program focuses on thermophysics and thermodynamics. Students study the design of steam and gas turbines, steam boilers, and the operation principles of thermal and nuclear power plants. They also learn about the design and functioning of renewable and unconventional energy sources, heat exchangers for various purposes, and the design principles of central heating networks.

What you will learn

  • Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Hydroaerodynamics
  • Boiler Plants and Steam Generators
  • Heat Engines and Compressors
  • Basics of Centralized Heat Supply
  • Thermal Power Plants
  • Technical Thermodynamics
  • Unconventional and Renewable Energy Sources
  • Basics of Engineering Design for Thermal Power Systems
  • Energy Conservation in Thermal Power Engineering and Heat Technologies

Career opportunities for graduates

Graduates are in demand at various enterprises, including OJSC "Rosenergoatom Concern," Leningrad, Kola, and Kalinin nuclear power plants, State Unitary Enterprise "Fuel and Energy Complex of St. Petersburg," OJSC "TGK-1 Heat Generation Company," OJSC "St. Petersburg Heating Network." Positions include shift supervisor, reactor control engineer, workshop and site manager, chief district engineer, boiler equipment operator, turbine equipment operator, and others.

Passing score on the budget

2024
221
2023
206
2022
152

Entrance tests

Exam 1 of 4

Russian Language

Entrance examinations are conducted in a written format, either in-person or online. The exam duration is 3 hours (180 minutes). Applicants under the Russian government quota are exempt from entrance exams.
Exam 2 of 4

Physics (by choice)

Entrance examinations are conducted in a written format, either in-person or online. The exam duration is 3 hours (180 minutes). Applicants under the Russian government quota are exempt from entrance exams.
Exam 3 of 4

Mathematics

Entrance examinations are conducted in a written format, either in-person or online. The exam duration is 3 hours and 55 minutes (235 minutes). Applicants under the Russian government quota are exempt from entrance exams.
Exam 4 of 4

Computer Science (by choice)

Entrance examinations are conducted in a written format, either in-person or online. The exam duration is 3 hours (180 minutes). Applicants under the Russian government quota are exempt from entrance exams.

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