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The National Technical University of Ukraine






" Kyiv Polytechnic Institute"

The National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” (NTUU”KPI”) is one of the oldest and biggest higher educational institutions in Ukraine. It is well known not only in our country but abroad as well.

The University is situated not far from the center of the city in a beautiful shady park. At present the number of students in the NTUU ”KPI” exceeds 50000. They obtain qualifications in 68 specialties and 70 specializations.

The teaching staff of our university consists of highly qualified teachers, professors and scientists. 70% of the NTUU”KPI” teachers have scientific degrees. Among them there are academicians and corresponding members ofthe Academy ofSciences of Uktaine, professors, merited scientists.

Many students are accommodated in twenty-one hostels. Three of them are at the disposal of married students. So, almost all non-Kyiv students are provided with hostel facilities.

The Institute was founded in 1898. It had only four departments: mechanical, chemical, agricultural and civil engineering ones. The first enrolment constituted 360students.

The first rector of the Institute was Professor Viktor Kirpichov, an outstandingscientist in the field of mechanics and strength of materials. In 1934 - 1944 KPI was called the IndustrialInstitute.

A large number of prominent scientists worked and studied at our university: Eugene Paton, the founder of electric welding; M.L. Konovalov, a well-known chemist; LP. Bardin, the greatest metallurgist in the country; A.M. Lyulka, the designer of airplane engines, S.P. Korolyov, the designer of the first spaceship in the world; Igor Sikorsky, the designer of the first helicopter, and others. The President of the First Exam Board at chemistry faculty was Dmitry Mendeleyev.

The most active international scientific and technological co-operation is carried out by the departments of the University with the partners from Poland, Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Lebanon etc. There are also student exchange programs with universities of Europe and Asia.

Great importance is attached to the development of physical culture at our University. There are many sport grounds, a football field, volleyball and basketball courts at students' disposal. Many students go in for different kinds of sport, which helps them feel healthy and strong.

 

1. What institute do you study at?

2. When was the NTUU “KPI” founded?

3. Who was the first rector of the University?

4. What was the title of the NTUU “KPI” during the World War II?

5. How many faculties are there in the University?

6. What specialists does your institute train?

7. Are there any workshops and laboratories in the National Technical University in Ukraine " Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" (NTUU " KPI")?

8. What famous people worked and studied at the KPI?

9. What do you know about student’s exchange program of the University?

10. What kind of research work can you carry out at our university?

11. Do you regularly attend lectures and seminars?

12. Why have you chosen this educational institution?

 






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