About our department and specialty
«Piston Engines» department is
- quality engineering training program in the field of piston and combined internal combustion engines;
- training in modern computer-aided design and engineering software (AutoCAD, Catia, Ansys etc.) and programming
- two-stage training with 4-year Bachelor's and 2-year Master's degree programs; possibility of program changes after 4 years of education
- post-graduate education
- reserve-officer training program
- student housing blocks conveniently located just a stone's throw away from the academic blocks and facilities
- classes in laboratories and education centers
- manufacturing internships at large Russian engine plants (KAMAZ, Kolomensky Zavod, YaMZ etc.)
- summer international internships
Combined internal combustion engine is
- one of the most common power sources in the world;
- wide range of power outputs, from a few watts to hundreds kilowatts; highest thermal efficiency among heat engines
- wide scope of application, including land, water and air vehicles, special-purpose equipment, electric power plants, small tools and equipment etc.;
- 100+ years of scientific and engineering research
- dozens of operating plants and design organizations throughout Russia