Иркутский национальный исследовательский технический университет
Russian Scholarship Project
"Global Universities" Association

INRTU

INRTU

Irkutsk National Research Technical University

Irkutsk National Research Technical University (INRTU) is a center of science, culture, and education in the Irkutsk Region. Founded in 1930 in the city of Irkutsk, near Lake Baikal, the university has a rich history of engineering education.

INRTU is one of 29 national research universities in Russia, besides it is among the top 38 Russian universities contributing to the  technological development of the country.

INRTU offers more than 200 undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Its key areas of education and research are geology and mining, energy, aircraft engineering and mechanical engineering, information technology, chemical technology, construction and architecture, and ecology and environmental engineering.

INRTU is a key driver of modernization in the region and works closely with industrial companies, training engineering personnel on their orders, conducting research, and carrying out scientific development. 

INRTU Key Facts

INRTU is an international university that helps students from all over the world study, grow, and build careers. One of the university’s priority goals is to attract talented international students and postgraduate students, so INRTU maintains a comfortable environment in which international students can study successfully, adapt, and realize their potential.

Students from 54 countries
More than 1,700 international students are already enrolled at INRTU.
Engineers from the First Year
At INRTU, theory and practice go hand in hand. From their first year, students gain hands-on experience in 100 modern laboratories using the same equipment as engineers in industry. In later years, they tackle real-world challenges set by the university’s industry partners.
“Study and Work on Lake Baikal”
INRTU’s project prepares students for careers in the Irkutsk Region through intensive Russian language study, additional professional training, and opportunities to meet employers. Participants also receive support with finding employment and navigating immigration procedures.
International students support
Support with visa and immigration matters, campus and city orientation, and guidance on adapting to life in Russia.
Academic mobility programs
Opportunities to complete part of your studies at a partner university abroad. INRTU students participate in exchange programs with universities in China and other countries.

INRTU numbers

12 Schools
200+ Degree Programs
14 International Programs
18 000+ Students
1 500+ International Students
20 000 Faculty Members and Students

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INRTU International Rankings

2001+ The Times Higher Education. World University Rankings 2026
301-350 QS University Rankings. Emerging Europe & Central Asia
111 UI Green Metric
601-800 Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
745 Round University Rankings

International Cooperation