Why you should choose KSTU

• Kaliningrad State Technical University today is a big multi-level educational complex; it is the largest and oldest higher educational institution of the fishing industry in Russia. Apart from the university, it includes the Baltic Fishing Fleet State Academy, Kaliningrad Maritime Fishery College and Saint Petersburg Maritime Fishery College.
• Being the Russian’s oldest educational institution in the fishing industry, Kaliningrad State Technical University maintains traditions of high-quality specialist training. At the same time, however, the university meets the complex and evolving requirements of the global labour market. KSTU educates dynamic leaders for the global maritime and fishing industry.
• The Baltic Fishing Fleet State Academy, a separate structural unit of KSTU, is recognised as one of the leading maritime educational institutions in Russia. BFFSA conducts training of maritime specialists for work at fishing and shipping transport companies, vessels of various types, research and development centers. Future navigators, electrical and marine engineers are provided with onshore and offshore practices on board the sailing training vessels Krusenstern and Sedov. The Maritime Training Centre, a part of the academy, provides practical training for crewmembers of vessels and cadets of maritime educational institutions.
• The best way to learn Russian is to study at Kaliningrad State Technical University. Since 1962, the Pre-University Department of KSTU has been teaching Russian as a foreign language to students from all around the world. Our highly qualified teachers provide students with training in the theoretical disciplines and humanities necessary for their studies at KSTU and other higher educational institutions of Russia. Our students have a great opportunity to develop their Russian language skills not only in class, thanks to the language surrounding their lessons that lasts all day long. In addition, the Pre-University Department offers preparation for testing in Russian within the framework of the Russian State Certification System.
• KSTU unites people of different cultures. Students from all around the world come and sit under one roof, which helps them acquire a better personality. KSTU is a place where international friendship starts.
• Studying in the westernmost Russian city has great advantages because of the Kaliningrad region’s perfect location. Students from Europe buy their tickets to Kaliningrad much cheaper than to any other Russian city. Kaliningrad has rail, automobile and air connections with European states. Kaliningrad-Koenigsberg has always been and remains a bridge between Europe and Russia!
• The Kaliningrad Region is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. Thanks to the magnificent coastline, stretching for several tens of kilometres, and mild climate, our region is considered a perfect place for recreation. Moreover, every resort town on the Baltic Sea is an open-air museum. Beach vacations here can be combined with sightseeing tours.