Program Overview
Introduction to the Astroparticle Physics Program
The Astroparticle Physics program is a key area of research at the university, combining astrophysics, cosmology, and particle physics to study fundamental and phenomenological issues, from the origin and evolution of the universe to dark matter and dark energy research.
Program Objectives
The program aims to train high-quality specialists and achieve strategic development of astroparticle physics in Novosibirsk by attracting young scientists to conduct research at the university and the Russian Academy of Sciences' institutes.
Duration and Language of Instruction
- The program lasts for three academic years.
- The language of instruction is English.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the program, applicants must provide:
- A copy of their passport (all pages)
- A notarized copy of their education certificate
- An academic transcript (with attachments of diplomas, certificates)
- 2 photos
- English language proficiency test scores (TOEFL certificate or other international certificates)
- A resume
- A motivation letter (1-2 pages)
- A medical certificate
- An HIV test result
- A research paper in Russian or English
- A list of research publications (for PhD applicants only)
- Admission interview
Curriculum
The curriculum covers a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Quantum field theory
- Particle physics
- Cosmology
- Gravity theory (general relativity and its extensions)
- Basic principles of astrophysics (especially supernova physics) International lectures by renowned experts are included.
Graduation Examination
At the end of the three-year study and research program, students take a final examination and are awarded a PhD degree.
PhD Thesis
In the second year, students work on a research project under the supervision of one or more staff members of the Astroparticle Physics Center.
Training Base
The program is based at the Astroparticle Physics Center of the university.
Key Staff
Sergey Ivanovich Blinnikov
- Doctor of Physics and Mathematics
- Head researcher at the Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, and the university
- Research partner at the Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, Institute for Advanced Research, and the University of Tokyo (Japan)
Alexander Dmitriyevich Dolgov
- Doctor of Physics and Mathematics
- Professor at the University of Ferrara
- Head of the Laboratory of Particle Physics and Cosmology at the university
Igor Ivanovich Tkachev
- Corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Head of the Department of Experimental Physics at the Russian Academy of Sciences' Institute of Nuclear Research
Fees and Financial Support
Tuition Fees
- The tuition fee is $5,500 per year.
Scholarships
- Foreign students have the opportunity to apply for the Russian Government Scholarship program each year.
- Benefits: Full tuition fee, monthly stipend
- Application deadline: Depends on the applicant's country (March to June)
Employment Opportunities
Students who successfully complete the program and participate in original research can defend their thesis in English to a scientific council. The PhD degree awarded by the council is internationally recognized.
Application Deadline
- June 15: Fill out the application form
- August 6: Provide a full set of scanned documents