Lviv Polytechnic University:
Location: Lvov

About LPU:
        A century and a half has slipped by since the foundation of the oldest Ukrainian higher technical educational establishment, which is well known because of its works in the field of science and engineering. A significant number of prominent scientists, who had left their bright mark in science, have worked here in this period. Among them there are such known specialists as V. Aulikh, V. Mozer, S. Frize, W. Krukovskiy, R. Zalozetskiy, Yu. Medvedskiy, K. Bartel, M. Huber, S. Banach, Yu. Zaharevich, A. Kurylo, K. Vaigel, I. Levinskiy, G. Sokolnitskiy, O. Kharkevich, O. Karandeyev, B.Shvetskiy, I. Vyshenchuk, O. Andriyevskiy, M. Komarov, T. Hubenko, T. Yurzhenko, V. Kiyanitsia, D. Tolopko, Yu. Velychko, M. Shulga who were successfully carrying out their investigations in the fields of instrument building and electrical engineering, mechanics and mathematics, geodesy, building and architecture, chemistry and chemical technology. 
        150 years is an instant for a History, but it is also a time for prosperity, daring and new intentions for our university. Today the body of "Lvivska Polytechnica" is full of creative power, hope and expectance. 
        The scientific potential of State University "Lvivska Polytechnica" consists of 2336 persons, among them there are 115 doctors of sciences and 1036 candidates of sciences. 
        The development of industry called for a life the new fields of production, gave the incitement for the research work, started the creation of the entire scientific and research bodies. Today, the investigations at "Lvivska Polytechnica" on the 16 basic directions are being done by the subdivisions of the scientific and research department of the university, which consists of: scientific research and designing institute for vibro acoustic measurements; special design bureau for electric-mechanical systems; two scientific research departments of radio technical systems and semiconductor electronic sensors, 12 branch laboratories and 81 scientific research laboratories. Most of them obtain the research manufacture or research plots. 
        The scientific work at the university has its own specifics: it must be combined with educational process according to the specialists training profile. The basic scientific directions, which were worked out at the university, completely correspond to this condition. 
The latest achievements of basic sciences in contemporary techno sphere and such overlapping branches as environmental science, sociology, architecture, economy, biology are used effectively. A considerable number of them holds a priority positions in the world science and engineering, namely: creation of automated control devices; complex measuring devices with a high accuracy and reliability; computer devices and programmers; new materials and technologies for electronics; investigations of radio electronic informational devices, creation of low-speed electric aggregates without a reducing gear as a part of momentary motors, speed-data transmitters and angle-data transmitters for astro-observational systems, linear displacement sensors, creation of mathematic models of electromechanical transducers and systems; synthesis and production of monomers, polymers, composite materials, creation of new technologies and equipment for chemical industry, elaboration of methods and means for astronomic-geodesic measurements and aerospace survey, etc. 
        A large scope of scientific investigations at the university is done according to the themes of Ukrainian Ministry of Education, Ukrainian State Committee on the Issues of Science and Technologies, State Fund of Basic Investigations. The scientists of "Lvivska Polytechnica" State University keep a permanent contact with enterprises and organizations of Lviv Region and other regions of Ukraine, countries of CIS, and carry out the applied scientific research works and services according to their order. Only during last three years they have worked out: 175 articles, among them there are instruments, devices, equipment, building constructions, orienting modules, etc; 32 new materials and mixtures; 103 technological processes; 32 packages of applied programmes, algorithms, and other mathematical support, and also different methodical materials for different branches of industry. At present over 2,000 originals of constructional and programming documents were registered under the code of the university. 
        A significant number of scientific and technical works are notable for their high quality, and their novelty and high level are certified by protecting documents for inventions. During last three years 1700 such documents were received. The results of scientific investigations were reflected in scientific publications: 64 monographs, over 6,000 articles in different scientific editions, over 200 of which - abroad, were published; 176 works were demonstrated at different exhibitions, including 31 - abroad. The best scientific works were honored with 44 medals and diplomas. 
        Lviv State University "Lvivska Polytechnica" is developing successfully its foreign-economic activity: it was on of the first among higher educational establishments, which were registered as participants of foreign-economic relations. 9 contracts for export of the results of scientific and research activity were signed with Bulgarian, Polish, Canadian companies. The scientific investigations are being carried out according to the order of the foreign companies. 
        The scientists of "Lvivska Polytechnica" won the recognition of the scientific community: 23 of them became the members of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences; 57 scientists are the members of the expert boards of Ukrainian Ministry of Education, a title of honored man of science and engineering of Ukraine and honored inventor of Ukraine was awarded to many of our scientists. The following scientists became the prize-winners of Ukrainian State Reward in the field of science and engineering: I. Vyshenchuk, E. Soholovskiy, Yu. Yuzevych (1970) - for the elaboration and introduction of modern high-precise and high-reliable computing devices; I. Vyshenchuk, R. Kurdydyk, O. Holosha, A. Konopkin, V. Poziaykin (1985) - for the elaboration of theoretical principles for the construction of measuring devices of integrating type; M. Nikolayev and S. Dyakivskiy (1988) for the elaboration and investigation of the compact insulators from the hardened two-alkaline glass for the electric power networks of a high and super high-voltage and their introduction into the industrial manufacturing; V. Perkhach (1991) - for the textbook on power engineering; B. Stadnyk, Yu. Sanotskiy (1991) - for the elaboration and developing of mass automated production of effective method of temperature measuring of metals melt. 
International relations
        State University "Lvivska Polytechnica" cooperates with more than 20 universities of Europe, USA and Canada, international associations and foundations.
The main directions of this cooperation are: 
- student and faculty exchange; 
- joint scientific and educational projects; 
- the exchange of curriculum information, academic material and development of distance learning; 
- participation in international university associations (Association of the Carpatian Region Universities - ACRU, Alliance of Universities for Democracy - AUD, The International association for the exchange of students for technical experience - IAESTE); 
- cooperation with international foundations, associations: "Vidrodzhennja" foundation, American Council for Collaboration in Education and Language Study - ACCELS; 
- social, cultural and sporting activity. 
Annually more than 350 teachers, researchers and students go abroad to lecture, to do research, to participate in conferences, to get training, etc.
During last 30 years Lviv Polytechnic is training of specialists for foreign countries. More than 2,500 students from 50 countries have completed their education in our University. At present 350 foreign students are following engineers-masters and postgraduates programs

Structure of Education 
· Bachelor 
· Engineer 
· Master 
· Post-Graduate 
· Ph.D 

The list of specialties for foreign citizens that wish to study at State University "Lvivska Polytechnica"
State University "Lviv Polytechnic" holds the study according to the following majors and specialties: 
Economics and enterprise 
International economics 
Finances 
Accounting and auditing 
Enterprise economics 
Marketing 
Accounting 
Management 
Organization management 
Management of the outside (foreign) economical activity 
Ecology 
Ecology and the protection of the environment 
Geodesy, cartography and land management 
Land management and cadastre (land survey) 
Geodesy 
Photogrammetry 
Applied mathematics 
Applied mathematics 
Social informatics 
Computer Sciences 
Computer-aided systems and technologies 
Computer-aided design systems 
Computer software of automation systems 
Control intellectual systems 
Engineering materiology 
Applied materiology 
Engineering mechanics 
Machine building technology 
Robotics systems and complexes 
Automobile and tractor facilities 
Equipment for electronical industry 
Equipment for chemical productions and building material industries 
Equipment for light industry and provision of living facilities 
Machines and packing technology 
Equipment for processing and food production 
Power engineering 
Heat-and-power engineering 
Thermal power stations 
Electrical engineering 
Electrical power stations 
Electrical systems and networks 
Electrical systems of power supply 
Systems of production control electrical energy distribution 
Radio engineering 
Radio engineering 
Radio electronics appliances, systems and complexes 
Electronics 
Microelectronics and semiconductor devices 
Electronic instruments and devices 
Physical and biomedical electronics 
Instruments 
Instruments of fine mechanics 
Electronic units 
Production of electronic means 
Biotechnical and medical instruments and systems 
Technology and means of telecommunications 
Metrology, standardization and certification 
Metrology and metering technology 
Computer-aided systems, automation and control 
Control and automation systems 
Computer engineering 
Computer systems and networks 
Systemic programming 
Specialized computer systems 
Chemical technology and engineering 
Chemical technology of organic substances 
Chemical technology of inorganic substances 
Technical electrochemistry 
Chemical technology of fuel and carbon substances 
Chemical technology of high-molecular combinations 
Chemical technology of high-melting nonmetallic and silicate sub stances 
Biotechnology 
Technology of polymers 
Food technology and engineering 
Technology of fermentative production and wine making 
Building 
Industrial and civil engineering 
City building and economy 
Technology of building constructions, products and materials 
Highways and airdromes 
Heat-and-gas supply and ventilation 
Bridges and vehicle tunnels 
Fire security 
Electromechanics 
Electromechanical automation systems and electrical drive 
Electrical appliances 
Welding techniques 
Welding technology and equipment 
Technology and equipment of renovation and rise of wearing-out sturiness of machines and constructions 
Automation and integration technology 
Automation control of technological processes and productions 
Water resources 
Water supply and sewerage 
Pharmacy 
Technology of pharmaceutic preparations 
Architecture 
Architecture of buildings and structures 
Design of the architectural environment 
Specific categories 
Quality, standardization and certification 
Energy management 
Art 
Design 
Philology 
Applied linguistics 
Lasers and optoelectronic engineering 
Lasers and optoelectronic engineering 
Light industry 
Publishing-polygraphic industry 
Telecommunications 
Telecommunication systems and networks 
Transport technology 
Traffic organization and regulation 
Culture 
Documentation and information activity 
Physical education 
Physical education 
Journalism 
Journalism 
International relations 
International information 
Area studies (regional geography) 
Law 
Science of law 

  Education degrees acquired by foreign students
Depending on the term of study students can obtain the following degrees: 
· Bachelor's degree - 4 years 
· Master's degree - 5-6 years (depending on the chosen specialty) 
Foreign citizens that have obtained the Bachelor's degree in their country can continue study at State University "Lviv Polytechnic" for obtaining the Master's degree. The term of obtaining Master's degree is 2-3 years (depending on the chosen speciaity). 
Postgraduate study
Graduating students who have obtained the Master's degree and shown good abilities in the scientific-research work have the possibility to defend the dissertation for obtaining the degree of the Candidate of Science.
The term of postgraduate studies - 3 years. The beginning of study - the 1st of December. 
External studies
Foreign citizens have the possibility for external studies at State University "Lviv Polytechnic". External studies are held according to the individual plan. 
Academic facilities
The study of foreign citizens is held in accordance with the education plans confirmed by the Ukrainian Ministry of Education at State University "Lviv Polytechnic" or according to the individual plans worked out and approved by the educational establishment and agreed according to the study contract. After graduating from the University students obtain a diploma that is internationally acknowledged and witnesses the level of acquired knowledge and the degree of qualification. 
The latest news
State University "Lviv Polytechnic" holds the study of foreign citizens in the subject area Computer Engineering , in the subject area "Chemical Technology and Engineering" in specialty Chemical Technology of fuel and carbon metals in English and in the subject area Building in specialty "Highway and airdrome engineering" in French. 

Language of studying : Russian and English