Tomsk, home to Tomsk Polytechnic University, is located almost in the geographical centre of Russia. It was founded 400 years ago on the picturesque bank of the River Tom. Tomsk is a prominent academic and scientific centre. There are 6 universities, 20 higher research institutes and many specialized colleges and schools training specialists in engineering, medicine, education, art, etc. About 85 thousand students live and study in Tomsk. Currently, each sixth person of the city is a student. Tomsk is often called a students' town.
There are more than 70 industrial enterprises in Tomsk region and their production is well-known world over. The main branches of industry are: oil and gas, instrument making, machine building, metal and wood processing, food processing, thermal and electric power production. Tomsk Scientific Center of Siberian branch of Russian Academy of Sciences is located here. It consists of 5 academic institutes and a series of subdivisions.
Practical training during the course study at numerous Tomsk enterprises gives the students of Tomsk Polytechnic University the opportunity to make successful career. Tomsk is a cultural centre. There are many theatres, Philharmonic Society, art and museums of local lore, cinemas, libraries and historical places. The pride of our city is the university library and one of the largest and richest gardens of the world - the Siberian botanical garden. Tomsk is remarkable for its wooden architecture. Tomsk carefully keeps houses and buildings of 19th century in the «Old Town». Acknowledged as historical sites, they are preserved by the State.
The city is constantly growing. Many new buildings and districts spring every year. It becomes younger and better. The sitizens of Tomsk are proud of their beautiful city, which celebrated its 400 anniversary in 2004. Green area of Tomsk amounts 18% of its territory.
Housing at Tomsk Polytechnic University
Tomsk Polytechnic University offers you exceptional accommodation. To live on Campus is an ideal way to make a smooth transition to University life. The hostel for international students is located within a few minutes from the University buildings. The hostel is more than just a place to eat and sleep - it provides such facilities as study rooms, Internet, a gym for comfortable living and studying and the chance to build networks that will last you a lifetime. Snug rooms are set up with desk facilities, storage space, TV-sets, fridges and electric kettles. Here you can enjoy the privacy of your own space with social contact around when you need it. Add your own touch with posters and photographs and feel right at home. The hostel support personnel make your life enjoyable, and the security staff keep your safety around the clock.
Accommodation fee/month
A place in room for two / three people Euro 28
(beds, a wardrobe, tables)
A place in room for two / three people Euro 32
(beds, a wardrobe, tables, a TV set / a fridge)
A place in a double room Euro 54
(beds, tables, a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge / a TV set)
A place in a single room Euro 88
(a bed, a wardrobe, tables, a fridge / a TV set, a kettle)
