International applicants for postgraduate admission at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, a valid passport, translated academic transcripts, proof of proficiency in English (B1/B+) or Russian (B1), a research proposal (for PhD), and possibly pass an entrance exam or interview. Program-specific requirements vary slightly. Important papers that must be supplied through the university's online system include a copy of your passport, your diploma or transcripts (translated), and frequently a research proposal for PhDs.