The International Student Office (ISO) operates as a "one-stop-shop", supporting international students at every stage — from submitting application documents to graduation.

International Student Office (ISO)

Your main guide and assistant at the university. The office coordinates the educational process and helps you adapt to the new culture, it also provides migration support.

• Academic Support: assistance with any issues related to studies, schedules, and communication with university faculties.
• Support in Your Language: ISO includes dedicated support teams for both Russian-taught and English-taught degree programs.

The ISO coordinates the entire educational process, helps to adapt to life in St. Petersburg, and includes specialized services:

Visa and Registration Service (VRS)

Your legal safety in Russia. The service specialists take full control of the legal stay of international citizens.

• Invitations & Visas: issuing official invitation letters to enter the Russian Federation and handling student visa extensions.
• Migration Records: prompt migration registration immediately upon your arrival in the country.

Preparatory Department for International Students

Your confident start in Russian higher education if you do not speak Russian yet.

• Intensive Language Courses: learning Russian as a foreign language from scratch to the level required for university lectures (a language year / summer school).
• Foundation Subjects: pre-university training in mathematics, physics, and computer science for a smooth transition to your 1st year.

We help international students not just learn the language, but truly feel at home in St. Petersburg.

From the very first days of your arrival, the university offers a comprehensive support system to help you settle into the campus and the city:

• Buddy Program: Every international student can get paired with a local Russian student volunteer. Your "buddy" will meet you, help you check into the dormitory, assist with paperwork, and show you around St. Petersburg.
• Campus & City Quests: Interactive guided tours designed to introduce you to the history of Europe's oldest electrotechnical university and help you navigate St. Petersburg with ease.

Excursions During the Preparatory Department (Foundation Year)

Studying at the Preparatory Department seamlessly blends intense academics with a rich cultural program, allowing you to practice Russian out in the real world:

• Immersive Museum Tours: You will explore the Hermitage, the Peter and Paul Fortress, Peterhof, and Tsarskoye Selo.
• Language Practice on the Go: All excursions are conducted in Russian as interactive, live-communication sessions, enabling you to instantly use your new vocabulary outside the classroom.

International Summer School

• Language & Professional Tracks: Learn Russian from scratch or boost your professional skills within LETI's high-tech academic environment.
• White Nights Magic: Summer School participants enjoy an extensive excursion program across St. Petersburg and its suburbs, including bus tours and scenic trips (e.g., to Karelia).

Cultural Projects & Student Clubs Year-Round

Integration into LETI's international student community stays active throughout your entire degree:

• "Palette of Languages and Cultures" Forum: A massive annual intercultural forum dedicated to International Tolerance Day. It is your stage to showcase your home country's heritage, display traditional costumes, share national cuisine at the food fair, and perform at the gala concert.
• Russian Speaking Club (International Friendship Club): A cozy, welcoming space for casual communication. Here, international students break the language barrier while discussing traditions, movies, and art, while local Russian students make friends from all over the globe.