Branch of the National Research University MPEI in Smolensk

• Location: Smolensk, Russia,
• Age of students: from 17 years,
• Type: mixed,
• Language of instruction: Russian.

The Smolensk branch of MPEI was established on July 22, 1961.

The learning process includes:

• a course of lectures and seminars,
• practical exercises,
• professional, design and research practices.

The structure of the Smolensk branch of the National Research University MPEI includes 7 graduating departments:

• Electric power systems,
• Electromechanical systems,
• Industrial heat power engineering,
• Technological machines and equipment,
• Computing,
• Electronics and microprocessor technology,
• Management and Information Technology in Economics.

The main directions of scientific work of the National Research University MPEI in Smolensk:

• Design of linear objects,
• Design of transformer substations,
• Development of outdoor lighting systems for streets, squares, roads,
• External power supply of residential, public and industrial facilities,
• Design of internal power supply networks for residential, public and industrial facilities,
• Design and reconstruction of the water supply and sanitation system of buildings and structures,
• Design and reconstruction of the gas supply system,
• Design and reconstruction of ITP and CTP.

Since 2020, MPEI in Smolensk has been conducting international cooperation with the Belarusian-Russian University (Republic of Belarus).

MPEI in Smolensk provides nonresident students with 3 dormitories for 1125 places. The cost of living ranges from 700 to 1,300 rubles per month.

For meals for students and employees of the Branch, a canteen and a vitamin bar for 260 seats are equipped.

To involve students in social and scientific activities, MPEI in Smolensk organizes and participates in the following events:

• International Scientific and Practical Conference "Trends in the Development of Logistics and Supply Chain Management",
• All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference "Current Trends in the Digital Transformation of Industrial Enterprises",
• Spartakiad of higher educational institutions of Smolensk in athletics,
• Scientific seminar "Emelyanov readings. Simulation modeling and system analysis in management",
• International Student Olympiad in Theoretical and General Electrical Engineering named after M.O. Dolivo-Dobrovolsky,
• Rector's Cup in the mini-football tournament,
• Olympiad in Engineering Graphics,
• All-Russian Student Olympiad "I am a Professional",
• Congress "Controlling in Economics, Organization of Production and Management".

The educational process of the Smolensk branch of MPEI takes place in 2 buildings. Both educational buildings are equipped with special rooms, classrooms for independent work and spacious classrooms.

Students are given free access to the student reading room, to the electronic information hall and the information and reference department for 194 seats.

For sports, the Branch has:

• 5 gyms,
• Energia Stadium.

In the Smolensk branch of MPEI, the academic year is divided into two semesters: autumn and spring. At the end of each, an examination session is held, after passing the students, they are given vacations (in winter in January, in summer in July and August).

Additional expenses:

• residence
• transport
• nutrition
• leisure and recreation.

For admission to the National Research University MPEI in Smolensk, you must provide:

• Proof of identity, citizenship,
• State-recognized certificate of education and qualifications,
• Confirmation of individual achievements, the results of which are taken into account when admitting.

If necessary, the applicant also provides:

• Proof of disability or disability,
• Confirmation of the applicant's right to priority provision of a hostel,
• Confirmation that the applicant belongs to the persons who are granted the corresponding special right.

The necessary package of documents is provided to the Branch:

• By mail,
• In person to the admissions office,
• Through EPGU.

At the moment, more than 2000 undergraduate and graduate students are studying at MPEI in Smolensk. About 350 state-funded places are allocated annually.

For admission to bachelor's and specialist's educational programs, an applicant must:

1. Completed education not lower than secondary general,
2. Points received for the exam are not lower than:

• Russian language — 40,
• Mathematics — 39,
• Physics — 39,
• Informatics and ICT — 44,
• chemistry — 39,
• Social Studies — 45.

For admission to master's programs, you must:

1. Completed higher education,
2. Successful completion of the entrance test in the direction - not lower:

• Informatics and Computer Engineering — 25,
• Applied Informatics — 25,
• Electronics and nanoelectronics — 25,
• Information security — 25,
• Electric Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering — 25,
• Heat Power Engineering and Heat Engineering – 25,
• Technological machines and equipment — 25.

For admission to postgraduate programs, you must:

1. Completed higher education,
2. Successful completion of the entrance test - not lower:

• Entrance test in the direction of education - 60,
• Foreign language — 60.

Types of scholarships:

• State Academic,
• state social,
• Academic Council of the branch,
• Regional Administration of the Smolensk Region named after Prince Roman Rostislavovich of Smolensk,
• Regional Administration of the Smolensk Region for students from large families.

In addition, the Smolensk branch of MPEI provides financial assistance to students in need.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision