and maintains close links to the industry. The university attracts teachers from others countries, especially for foreign language training (English, German, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Turkish). Organization The university is made up of 73 departments, organized into 11 faculties: Automation and Computer Science Business Humanities Physical Engineering Jurisprudence Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Electromechanical Engineering Radio Engineering and Electronics Aircraft Engineering Power Engineering Mechanics and Technology Study structure Training is conducted using a multilevel structure of education: Baccalaureate (bakalavr) degree, delivering a broad understanding of fundamental Engineering Science and a thorough introduction to Economics, Management and Communication. Students are admitted through competitive examinations for students holding a Higher School Diploma or by virtue of outstanding academic records. Specialist degree opens access to professional practice in areas like medicine, engineering and teaching, and it is also the traditional prerequisite for admission to doctoral studies. The qualification of Specialist Diploma is awarded after studies lasting 5 to 6 years. The diploma is awarded in all fields of study, including various specializations. The State final attestation for a Specialist Diploma covers the defense of a project or a thesis and State final examinations. The procedure for the State final attestation and for the award of the Diploma as well as the content of Diploma supplement are the same as for the bachelor's degree. The Specialist Diploma gives access to a PhD program or employment. Master's (magistr) degree is generally of two years duration and has a more pronounced research focus in comparison to the Specialist Diploma. Each faculty has its own specific admission requirements. Candidate of Sciences (kandidat nauk) (as an equivalent to PhD) degree normally requires at least three years of study after the award of the Specialist Diploma or the Magistr degree and defending the dissertation. Notable alumni Natalia Fileva (1963–2019) was a Russian businesswoman and chairman of the board of directors of S7 Airlines. Anatoly Lokot (born 1959), a member of the CPRF, a member of the State Duma, the mayor of Novosibirsk. Dmitry Revyakin (born 1964), rock musician, frontman for the Russian folk rock band Kalinov Most. Alexandr Sysoyev (born 1961), Russian businessman, founder of the 2GIS. Sergey Zayashnikov (born 1964), sports promoter, author. See also Violin Ensemble of Novosibirsk State Technical University References External links Novosibirsk State Technical University's Russian website Novosibirsk State Technical University's English website 1950 establishments in Russia Educational institutions established in 1950 Engineering