Kazan National Research Technological University

Kazan National Research Technological University is one of the oldest universities in Kazan. Its history dates back to 1890 when the Ministry of Public Education of the Russian Empire enacted the resolution to establish the Integrated Industrial and Technical College. In 1919 it was transformed into Kazan Polytechnic Institute and it was 1930, when its chemical faculty and the chemical faculty of Kazan State University formed the basis for Kazan Chemical Technological Institute. Rapid development of institute resulted in its obtaining university status in 1992, when its official name changed to Kazan State Technological University. Versatile activities and success in various priority areas made Kazan State Technological University one of Russian centers in engineering education, research and innovations.

The mission of Kazan National Research Technological University is to advance innovative development of chemical industry in Russia through synergy of scientific research, industrial progress and lifelong education in chemical engineering and energy-intensive materials.

Foundation year:1890
Short name:KNRTU
Type:Public
Students:15730
Faculty:1480
Faculty/Students Ratio:11:1
Region:Europe
Location:Kazan