Today, DSTU is the largest scientific and educational center in the South of Russia, successfully combining the fundamental traditions of Russian academic education with advanced technologies and teaching methods. DSTU is a university with a long tradition. We are proud of our history and achievements!
Rector of DSTU, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor
For 95 years, DSTU has become one of the most progressive and technologically advanced universities. Modern laboratories, innovative programs and international cooperation have made us a leader in the field of education.
It is hard to imagine Rostov without DSTU, as our university is a significant part of the city. We create an environment that is not only comfortable for our students and staff but also welcoming to all residents. Our university combines education, culture, sports, and leisure spaces. All our resources are for the region!
The university complex includes 20 academic buildings and 10 dormitories housing over 4,000 non-local students, including 800 international students. DSTU is building a campus inspired by the best global practices. A favorite leisure spot for all Rostov residents is the DSTU student park, established over 100 years ago. It also features the Church of St. Tatiana, the patron saint of students.
The region is home to several dozen volunteer teams. DSTU was one of the first to gain the right to establish a Volunteer Engagement Center for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. To foster effective volunteerism, DSTU and the Rostov Region Government created the Regional Volunteer Development Center.
DSTU hosts 12 student teams: the service team KVTs "5 zvezd," the service team "Ritm," the volunteer team "Goryashchie serdtsa," the ecological team "Ekoforum," the pedagogical team "Malenkiy prints," the construction team "Gagarin," the water-rescue team "Morskoy," the fire-rescue team "Donskoy," the fishery team "Tikhiy Don," the cleaning-mechanized team "Don," the construction team "Vozrozhdenie," and the search team "Doblest.
For over 10 years, the DSTU Student Rescue Team has been authorized to conduct emergency rescue operations in six areas, assisting professional rescue services in addressing emergencies in Rostov-on-Don and the Rostov Region. For example, team members helped manage the aftermath of a household gas explosion in Shakhty and assisted rescue teams following the Boeing-747 crash at Rostov Airport.
DSTU hosts the Children’s Collaboration House, a network of research laboratories (focusing on additive technologies, bioengineering, VR/AR, robotics, and more). Its mission is to develop scientific, technical, and engineering thinking among children, helping young talents define their career paths and prepare for university. One of the center’s projects is the DSTU Children’s University, welcoming children aged 5 to 16 to explore four faculties: Technology, Natural Sciences, Arts, and Humanities.
DSTU’s sports infrastructure is also accessible to city residents. We offer a fitness and wellness complex with a swimming pool, "Univer", an athletics arena, and a multi-purpose field with artificial turf. Additionally, the student health and sports complex "Raduga", located near Gelendzhik just 50 meters from the Black Sea, welcomes visitors from all over Russia! DSTU also has its own sanatorium and health center, "Zarya."
We aim to foster business prosperity in our region. DSTU provides services such as 3D prototyping, engineering and environmental surveys, cadastral work, and project documentation expertise. We design public spaces, assess the safety and quality of water and mineral resources, and analyze transportation flows.
Without DSTU and its infrastructure, the city’s largest cultural events would be unimaginable. For example, the Don Cossack Guard Cultural and Exhibition Center hosts Rostov’s most significant concerts and is a cultural phenomenon in itself, with exhibits curated over 25 years.