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Samara National Research University was among the winners of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science's project to organize and conduct the “Winter University of Engineering Sciences”. This is an international platform that has brought together 960 young engineers from 13 countries since 2023.
From November 24 to December 07, 2025, three universities – Peter the Great Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University, Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, and Samara University – will host more than 600 engineering students from near and far abroad. Samara University will host 150 international students from Armenia, Belarus, India, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and South Africa, as well as 50 students from other Russian regions. Classes will be held in Russian and English.
The Winter University of Engineering Sciences at Samara University will offer two programs, each including thematic tracks, lectures, laboratory classes, and industrial case studies.
The goal of the “Design and Construction of Unmanned Aircraft Systems” program is to prepare students to solve problems in unmanned aviation. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of aerodynamics, design, and assembly of unmanned systems, explore structural materials, and delve into aspects of reliability and safety.
The main educational areas of the “Design and Construction of Unmanned Aircraft Systems” program are:
· Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems
· Laboratory of creative thinking
· Review of Russian technologies and equipment
· Materials science for UAS
· Design and modeling of unmanned systems
· Aerodynamics and design of UAS
· Practical design and assembly of UAS
· Reliability and safety of unmanned systems
· Innovations and promising areas
The “Aerospace Systems Engineering” program is designed for students interested in the development and operation of aerospace systems. Within the framework of this program, students will study design, modeling, additive technologies, propulsion engineering, and environmental safety.
The main educational areas of the “Aerospace Systems Engineering” program are:
· Laboratory of creative thinking
· Review of Russian technologies and equipment
· Modern technologies of materials processing
· Design using additive technologies
· Technologies for the production of aircraft engines
· Spacecraft development management
· Space navigation and positioning systems
· Space engines and fuel systems
· Environmental aspects of design
Particular focus will be made on project activities. Students will be teamed up in international projects to work on real-world engineering problems. They will also interact with industry and business representatives and present their developments to experts. Upon completion of the project, participants will receive certificates of participation in the Winter University of Engineering Sciences.
The project also includes a cultural program with excursions and master classes introducing participants to the history and culture of Russia.
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The goal of the Winter University of Engineering Sciences is to develop international interactions between young engineers, strengthen professional ties, and enhance engineering competencies. Senior engineering students interested in studying and professionally interacting with Russia are welcome to participate in the Winter University. This year, the project is being implemented as part of the national “Youth and Children” project.
