The history of the department dates back to 1980, when large-scale preparations began for training students in new specialties. Its official establishment took place in September 1982 at the Pavlodar Industrial Institute (PII), with the opening of graduating departments related to foundry production and metal processing.

The first Head of the Department was an experienced industrial specialist, former chief engineer of the Aksu Ferroalloy Plant, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor Mikhail Iosifovich Druinsky. The very next year, in 1983, the first graduation took place — 69 young specialists (foundry workers and forging-stamping engineers) started their professional journey. Many of them have achieved outstanding success; for example, A.B. Idrisov, who became the owner of an international consulting company.

Stages of Development The department developed dynamically alongside the university and the region's industry, undergoing several significant reorganizations:

· In the 90s and early 2000s, consolidation and mergers with related fields took place (Department of "Machine Building Technology and Equipment", inter-university department with S. Toraighyrov PSU).

· In September 2001, the "Metallurgy" department was finally formed under the leadership of Professor Merhat Madenievich Suyundikov, who headed it until 2022 and made an invaluable contribution to its development.

· Since 2022, the department has been headed by A.K. Zhunusov.

Over the years, we have trained over 3,000 professionals across 8 specialties for the country's mining and metallurgical sector.

Scientific Potential and Education Today 

Today, the "Metallurgy" department is a leading scientific and educational center. We have implemented a full cycle of educational activities:

1. Bachelor's Degree

2. Master's Degree 

3. Doctoral Studies (PhD) 

A significant milestone was the opening of our own Dissertation Council in 2021 for the defense of theses for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), which confirms the high status of the department.

Facilities and Staff 

To fully immerse students in the profession, the department has its own educational and production workshop and laboratories equipped with melting and thermal furnaces. The educational process is provided by highly qualified teachers: 1 Doctor of Sciences, 5 Professors, 5 Candidates of Sciences, and 7 PhDs. Over the years, prominent scientists such as G.M. Nikitin, N.T. Biyakayeva, A.O. Gorst, and many others have worked here.

The "Metallurgy" Department welcomes ambitious applicants ready to acquire a sought-after profession and build a brilliant career!