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Introduction to the Power Plant Engineering Program

The Power Plant Engineering program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of power plants.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's or Specialist's degree in a relevant area
• English language proficiency - B+ (CEFR B2)
• Test in a relevant field of studies/Test requirements
• Online interview in English with the program coordinator

Scholarships

The program offers several scholarship opportunities, including:

• Russian Federation Quota (apply by December 1, 2025)
• Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project (apply by December 10, 2025)

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for international students is 437,400 rubles per academic year.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines are as follows:

• August 01, 2026, for applicants from countries with a visa regime
• September 10, 2026, for applicants from visa-free countries The application period starts on February 01, 2026, and the academic year begins on September 01, 2026.

Curriculum

The program curriculum is divided into four semesters, with the following courses:

1 Semester

• Digital Resources in Scientific Research (2 ECTS)
• High Voltage Technologies (2 ECTS)
• Mathematical Physics (3 ECTS)
• Numerical Methods in Heat and Mass Transfer (4 ECTS)
• Renewable Energy (4 ECTS)
• Investment Management (3 ECTS)
• Energy Economics (3 ECTS)
• Steam and Gas Turbines (4 ECTS)

2 Semester

• Numerical Methods in Heat and Mass Transfer (3 ECTS)
• Thermal Power Plants (3 ECTS)
• Power Supply Systems for Enterprises (2 ECTS)
• Modeling of Vaporization Processes (2 ECTS)
• Internship (Obtaining Primary Skills in Software Operation Related to Professional Activities) (10 ECTS)
• Internship (Obtaining Primary Professional Skills) (6 ECTS)
• Turbine-Driven Compressors (4 ECTS)
• Thermal Hydraulics (2 ECTS)
• English for Professional Activities (4 ECTS)

3 Semester

• Combined Cycle Power Plants (5 ECTS)
• Operating Modes of Thermal Power Plants (3 ECTS)
• Innovation Management (2 ECTS)
• Scientific and Research Work (8 ECTS)
• Career Adaptability (5 ECTS)
• Logistics in Energy (2 ECTS)
• Network Problems and Electrical Systems (3 ECTS)

4 Semester

• Preparation and Defense of the Master's Thesis (6 ECTS)
• Pre-graduation Internship (9 ECTS)
• Project Internship (17 ECTS)

Master Thesis Topics

Some potential master thesis topics include:

• A comparative study of different working fluids used in the Organic Rankine Cycle for combined cycle power generation
• Application of a gas turbine for water desalination
• Application of Savonius Wind Turbines for electricity generation to power highway lamps
• Comparison of the supercritical Brighton cycle and other energy cycles, in terms of thermal efficiency and expediency of use for various heat sources
• Ensuring reliability and safety of nuclear power plant equipment via probabilistic safety analysis
• Feasibility study of implementing and integrating gas turbines in a commercial nuclear power plant
• Feasibility study of the use of the Brighton supercritical cycle on carbon dioxide in power plants
• Hydrogen generation at TPP by recycling municipal solid waste
• Integration between a CHP and clean hydrogen production unit
• Joule and Rankine cycle fundamental parameters' impact on the effectiveness of a combined cycle
• Life Cycle Assessment of Green hydrogen: Wind-based hydrogen vs Solar-based hydrogen
• Numerical Simulation, Technical and Economic evaluation of Multi-Effect Desalination Systems using MEDMPS
• Numerical study of flow and heat transfer features of different nanofluids in compact pipes
• Operating modes optimization of block combined CHP
• Optimization of night modes operation of CHP
• Thermodynamic and Economic Modeling and Optimization of The Steam Extraction from The Secondary Loop of A Light Water Nuclear Reactor For Cogeneration Applications
• Thermohydraulic calculation of the primary circuit heat exchanger for a MSR
• Research of Biomass potential in Mersin, Turkey, and Evaluation of its impact on the Regional Economy