- INRTU
- About the University
- University Campus
- Services for International Students
University Campus
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INRTU has the largest campus among Irkutsk’s universities. Covering 480,000 m², it brings together everything students need for their studies and daily life: academic buildings, dormitories, dining halls, shops, a student clinic, and a health and wellness center. The campus also has sports facilities, hotels, banks, and a post office. A dedicated security service helps keep students and staff safe.
Campus Life
INRTU’s dormitories are just a 15-minute walk from the academic buildings, making it quick and easy to get to class. Students can choose single, double, or triple rooms in corridor-type or section-type dormitories.
In section-type dormitories, one kitchen and one bathroom with a bathtub are shared by two or three rooms. The corridor-type dormitories, consisting of 30 rooms, are equipped with two kitchens and two bathrooms.
The cost of living in the dormitory can vary from 800 to 8 000 rubles, depending on the level of comfort and type of dormitory.
All INRTU dormitories are equipped with essential furniture and appliances. Students also have access to a gym, a study room, and a common room, helping create a comfortable and safe living environment.
INRTU’s academic buildings have dining halls, a café, and snack bars where students can have lunch or grab a bite between classes. The menu includes hot dishes, set lunches, and freshly made baked goods and pastries. Grocery stores are also available on campus. INRTU’s catering catalog lists a lunch option at RUB 150 and a healthy eating menu at RUB 250. Meal costs depend on the dishes you choose.
If you cook your own meals, budget approximately RUB 15,000–18,000 per person per month for groceries. This covers essentials such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, grains, bread, vegetables, and fruit. Actual costs vary depending on your diet, the season, and where you shop.
INRTU has an artificial-turf stadium with a running track, sports halls, gyms, a climbing wall, and a tennis court. The campus also offers outdoor basketball, volleyball, and futsal courts, as well as a beach volleyball facility. Students can join sports clubs and take part in competitions.
Beyond the campus, the Polytechnic sports and recreation camp is located 17 kilometers along the Baikal Highway. It hosts student camps, summer schools, sports events, and creative activities, including programs for international students.
Bus, tram, and trolleybus routes run near the INRTU campus, making it easy to get around Irkutsk. By public transportation, the historic and business center is approximately 15 minutes away, the railway station 10 minutes, and the airport 30 minutes. Travel times vary depending on the route and traffic conditions.