Program Overview

Controlled Fusion and Plasma Technologies

Program Overview

The aim of the program is to prepare Masters for world-class R&D in the field of plasma physics, plasma surface interactions, and plasma technologies. Students get a comprehensive understanding of plasma physics, methods creation of plasma, plasma heating and control, plasma diagnostics, plasma surface interaction, and plasma application.

Program Details

• Language: ENGLISH
• Duration: 2 YEARS
• Degree: MASTER'S DEGREE
• Tuition Fee: 414 000 RUB/YEAR (relevant for 2025/26 admission year)

Admission Requirements

• Previous Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
• Required Documents:
  • Passport
  • Degree Certificate
  • Academic Transcript
• Entrance Exams: Subject Interview

Program Supervisor

• Name: Yuri M. Gasparyan
• Title: PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Acting Head of the Plasma Physics Dept

Key Disciplines

• Plasma Installations
• Plasma Chemistry
• Plasma Theory
• Physics Retention in Toroidal Systems
• Methods of Surface Analysis
• Plasma Spectroscopy
• Applications of High-frequency Plasma in Technology
• Weakly Ionized Plasma in Ecology and Technology

Areas of Research and Training

• Plasma Surface Interaction within the Facilities of Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion
• Physics of Gas Discharges and Its Application in Lasers, Ecology and Medicine
• Diagnostics of Pulse and Stationary Plasma
• Plasma Technologies
• Theory of Plasma and Its Interaction with Condensed Media Surface

Application Process

• For preliminary evaluation of documents, applicants need to submit:
  • ID (Passport)
  • Degree Certificate
  • Transcript
• Once conditionally accepted, applicants must prepare the application set, including:
  • Passport scan copy with notarized translation to Russian language
  • High School Certificate or Previous Degree Diploma with notarized translation to Russian language
  • Transcript of Records with notarized translation to Russian language
  • Medical Certificate confirming no contra-indications for studying in Russia
  • Negative AIDS/HIV test certificate issued by an official healthcare authority
  • Photo in passport format

Tuition Fee and Housing

• Tuition fee cost varies depending on the education level and program of choice
• The university offers housing at MEPhI residence halls to all international students