St. Petersburg State Academy of Art and Industry named after A.L. Stieglitz, SPPHPA

• Location: St. Petersburg, Russia;
• Type: mixed;
• Language of instruction: Russian.

SPPHPA began its activities in 1876 and to this day is considered one of the most famous universities in Russia. To date, the Academy is a modern poly-art university, and over theyears of its work, it does not cease to show loyalty to traditions, innovative aspiration to the future and openness to the outside world.

The main activities of SPPHPA are:

• educational activities in the programs of higher, secondary vocational education, basic and additional general education, additional professional and basic programs of vocational education;
• scientific activity;
• organization of socially significant events in the field of education, science, art and youth policy.

• monumental and decorative art;
• Design.

The Academy is an advanced scientific and educational complex, which includes the Museum of Applied Arts, a scientific library and educational and production workshops.

The scientific vector of SPPHPA is implemented in experimental design and research works of patent activities of young scientists and teachers of the Academy. The scientific directions that have developed in the Academy are formed on the basis of research and development carried out at the graduating departments. SPGHPA is also actively working on projects in priority areas of socio-economic development of the Russian Federation and in the renovation of historical and architectural structures.

Since 2021, the Academy has been publishing a scientific peer-reviewed journal "TERRA ARTIS. Art and Design", which is a platform for free scientific discourse on the practice, history and theory of fine and decorative arts, architecture and design, art education, restoration of art monuments, as well as on a wide range of related problems of the humanities and natural sciences.

SPPHPA provides accommodation in a dormitory: it is equipped with a library, a room for children, a room for sports, a room for self-preparation and a laundry. Internet access is available in each room. Meals are organized in the educational and laboratory buildings of the Academy (cafe and dining room).

At SPPHPA there is a Museum of Applied Arts, which is located in the historic center of the city. The museum of the XIX century is interesting for its uniqueness, the exposition of objects made of porcelain, ceramics, glass, carved furniture and interiors that move visitors into the atmosphere of the Italian palazzo, the Russian tower and the Renaissance. The museum hosts sightseeing and thematic tours for visitors of all ages.

Every year, international scientific and practical conferences, festivals, international assemblies, All-Russian and student conferences are held within the walls of SPPHPA.

For students of the Academy, free access to excursions and a swimming pool is provided. Also in SPPHPA, initiation into first-year students and the All-Russian Physical Culture and Sports Complex "Ready for Labor and Defense" are traditionally held.

In addition, the Academy has creative, scientific and other student associations:

• Youth Choir;
• Volunteer movement;
• Student Council;
• Council of Young Scientists and Specialists;
• Student Scientific Society.

• Educational and laboratory buildings (with access to Wi-F i);
• Museum of Applied Arts (with a cinema hall);
• Workshops;
• Games sports hall;
• Gym;
• 9 computer classes;
• Library (with computer and reading room);
• Hostel;
• Canteen and café;
• First-aid post.

The beginning of the school year is September 1 (or the first working day of September). Educational sessions are held according to the schedule of a six-day working week.

Additional paid educational services:

• Preparatory courses for students from 14 years old (evening, distance and short-term express courses);
• General education and professional master classes;
• Academy for children (4-11 years);
• Children's Academy of Arts and Design (11-16 years old);
• Academy for adults;
• Advanced Education
• "Yoga at the Stieglitz Academy".

The list of documents required for admission:

• application;
• identity and citizenship document;
• document on education;
• a document confirming registration in the individual accounting system (if any);
• a document on disability or disability (if any);
• a document confirming the existence of a special right upon admission;
• a document on individual achievements;
• 1 photo (for applicants on the basis of internal entrance tests).

Timing of the admission campaign:

• the beginning of submission of documents – June 20;
• completion of the submission of documents on the results of additional entrance examinations - July 7;
• completion of the submission of documents for the direction "Theory and History of Art" from applicants on the basis of the results of internal tests - July 10;
• the day of completion of entrance tests is July 25;
• completion of submission of documents based on the results of the Unified State Exam in the areas of "Theory and History of Arts" and "Arts and Humanities" – July 20;
• publication of the competition lists – July 27.

The total number of students is 2083 people.

The Stieglitz Academy is one of the leading institutions in Russia for the education of highly qualified specialists in the field of design, applied and monumental art.

The official website of the Academy for students and graduates publishes current offers from organizations:

• Addresses and phone numbers of exchanges, centers and employment committees;
• Useful Internet resources;
• Professional internships;
• Vacancies of the Academy.

The Academy accepts applicants for bachelor's, specialist's and master's programs. For admission, it is necessary to have secondary general or vocational education or higher education, confirmed by the relevant documents.

Admission to SPPHPA is based on the results of the Unified State Exam and (or) on the basis of the result of internal tests of the Academy.

• scholarships of the President of the Russian Federation and special state scholarships of the Government of the Russian Federation;
• state scholarships for postgraduate students;
• state scholarships for students who have performed military service;
• state academic scholarships;
• state social scholarships;
• increased state academic and social scholarships;
• scholarships;
• material support for students in need.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision