Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's degree program in Material Physics of Special-property Alloys is offered by the Institute of New Materials and Technologies. The program focuses on the properties of special alloys, with attention paid to the following areas:

• Research into the structure of materials at various levels
  • Mechanical properties of metallic materials
  • Physical properties of metallic materials
  • Chemical properties of metallic materials
• Study of processes occurring in metals, alloys, and other modern materials
• Search for and selection of materials considering technical, economic, and environmental aspects
• Optimization of technological processes for processing materials to achieve optimal properties

Area of Studies and Degree Awarded

The program falls under the area of studies 22.04.01 Materials Science and Engineering, with a branch of science in Engineering, Technology, and Engineering Sciences. Upon completion, students are awarded a Master's degree.

Mode and Duration of Study

The program is offered on a full-time basis, with a duration of 2 years. The language of instruction is Russian.

Program Description

The training program is carried out in parallel with research conducted using the university's facilities. During implementation of the program, emphasis has been placed on current and future needs of companies in the metallurgical and machine-building sectors. Materials science and materials technology are rightfully considered one of the most important fields of study, as undergraduate students can influence the development of the world with their work.

Importance of Materials Science

Materials science has the ability to cover every aspect of human activity, making graduates highly sought after in today's world of new technologies. Their main task is to deeply study various materials and their properties, in order to improve existing resources or create new, more efficient and useful products. All industrial and manufacturing companies are interested in this work, as thanks to new discoveries by scientists, they can enhance their products with even more positive attributes.

Alumni and Employers

The program has a strong focus on the needs of employers, with graduates being highly sought after by companies in the metallurgical and machine-building sectors. The Best Alumni of the Educational Program are selected each year, with the top-rated students overall for the academic year being added to the list of top-rated graduates since its founding in 2016.