Murmansk State Technical University facts for kids
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Murmansk State Technical University
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| Type | Public |
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| Rector | Maria Knyazeva |
| Students | 8000 |
| Undergraduates | 7700 |
| Postgraduates | 300 |
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| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | University of the Arctic |
| Website | www.mstu.edu.ru
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Murmansk State Technical University, or MSTU, is a large school located on the Kola peninsula in Russia. It's a place where students learn about many different subjects, especially those related to the sea and the Arctic region. The university started a long time ago, in 1950.
A Brief History of MSTU
The university began as the High Marine School (HMS). This was a special school for people who wanted to work on ships. Later, it became the Russian State Academy of Fishing Fleet. This new name showed its focus on fishing and marine studies. Since 1996, it has been known as Murmansk State Technical University.
What Can You Study at MSTU?
Today, Murmansk State Technical University has many different departments and schools. These are called faculties and institutes. They help students learn about various topics. MSTU also has a Marine Academy. There are also branches of MSTU in other cities like Arkhangelsk, Poliarnyi, and Apatity.
Here are some of the main areas of study:
- The Marine Academy: This includes training for people who want to become leaders on ships.
- The Faculty of Arctic Technologies: Here, students learn about new technologies for the Arctic.
- The Faculty of Part-Time Education: This is for students who study part-time.
- The Faculty of Social and Economic Studies: This also offers part-time programs.
- The Institute of Natural Science and Technology: This institute focuses on science and technology.
- The Institute of Economics, Management and Law: Students here learn about business, leadership, and legal topics.
- The Institute of Distance Learning: This allows students to study from far away.
- The Further Professional Education Institute: This institute helps people continue their learning after they've started their careers.
Working with Other Universities
MSTU is part of a group called the University of the Arctic, also known as UArctic. This is a big international network. It includes more than 200 universities, colleges, and other groups. They all work together to improve education and research in the Arctic region. This collaboration was paused in 2022.
