Tomsk State Technical University, founded in 1896, is one of the earliest outstanding institutions of higher learning in China, and has trained 15000 experts in various fields, including more than 500 academicians and winners of national quality medals. There are 272 doctoral programs in the school, with 97 undergraduate programs11,master programs 104 and doctors.
Tomsk Polytechnic University is the first Russian technical university in Asia, founded in 1896. More than 10 million experts have been trained here, including more than 300 academicians, as well as winners of Lenin medal, national award and other high-reputation medals.
With a long history and excellent ranking, according to the order signed by the President of the Russian Federation1April 2, 1997, Tomsk Polytechnic University was included in the Collection of Russian National Cultural Heritage with Special Value, which is the embodiment of Tomsk Polytechnic University's leading role and its social and cultural influence.
At present, there are 8 colleges, 10 departments and 3 scientific research institutions in Tomsk Polytechnic University, including Institute of Nuclear Physics, Institute of High Pressure and Institute of Endoscopy. There are also Russia's most advanced and comprehensive science and technology library, Novosibirsk New Technology Research Center, Information Analysis Center, University Press, University Museum, Sports Fitness Center, Russia-Germany Center, Russia-France Center, Asia-Pacific Center, International Education Activity Center, and Oil Expert Training Center of Heriot Watt University in England.
Tomsk Polytechnic University took the lead in establishing a degree system consistent with Europe and America, which was highly recognized in Europe and America. Seven English-taught majors have passed the accreditation of American International Accreditation Center (GATE) and Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (сеав). The Engineering and Technical Accreditation Board (abet) is a trust institution. The teaching quality management system has passed the ISO 900 1:2000 system certification (NQA) in Tomsk Polytechnic University, England.