St. Petersburg State University of Communications of Emperor Alexander I

Founded in 1809 by the manifesto of Emperor Alexander I, today PGUPS holds leading positions not only in providing industrial partners with a full range of specialists at all levels but also in implementing fundamental research in the field of transport and related industries, as well as accompanying the largest state projects related to the construction, development, and modernization of the country's transport infrastructure. From iconic engineering structures that have become the hallmarks of the historical appearance of St. Petersburg to the development of high-speed highways – graduates of the oldest transport university work in all significant projects in the country. Leading scientific schools, advanced educational technologies and educational-laboratory complexes, the largest pool of industrial partners – for more than 200 years in a row and today, PGUPS has been meeting the strategic need of the state for both highly qualified personnel and innovative development of the industry and the country as a whole.