Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in Nuclear Physics and Engineering aims to equip graduates with a comprehensive understanding of nuclear and radiation safety, enabling them to conduct advanced research in this field. Through the program, students will gain a deep understanding of the interaction of radiation with matter, the propagation of ionizing radiation through matter, and radiation shielding design and calculation, handling of used nuclear fuel and radioactive nuclear wastes.

Program Details

• Language: Russian
• Duration: 4 years
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree
• Tuition Fee: 370,200 RUB per year (relevant for the 2025/26 admission year)

Admission Requirements

• Previous Education: Secondary Education, Foundation Program in Russian language
• Required Documents:
  • Passport
  • Educational Certificate
  • Academic Transcript
• Entrance Exams:
  • Physics
  • Russian language
  • Maths

Program Structure

The program is supervised by Victor M. Demin, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor. Key disciplines include:

• Theory of Transport of Ionizing Radiation
• Physics of Radiation Shielding
• Radiation Dosimetry, Detection and Spectroscopy
• Instrumental Techniques in Radiation Safety
• Fundamentals of Nuclear Technologies
• Nuclear Safety, Risk Assessment and Risk Management
• Medical and Biological Grounding of Radiation Safety
• Safe Handling of Radioactive Nuclear Wastes and Used Nuclear Fuel

Career Prospects

The program is designed to transform students into deeply thinking and highly skilled specialists in demand. Practical training and internships are available at partner institutions, including JSC "Science and Innovation", JSC "All-Russian Research Institute for Nuclear Power Plants Operation", and the Nuclear Safety Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Application Process

For preliminary evaluation, applicants need to submit:

• ID (Passport)
• Degree Certificate
• Transcript Once conditionally accepted, applicants must prepare a full application set, including:
• Passport scan copy with notarized translation to Russian
• High School Certificate or Previous Degree Diploma with notarized translation to Russian
• Transcript of Records with notarized translation to Russian
• Medical Certificate confirming no contraindications for studying in Russia
• Negative AIDS/HIV test certificate issued by an official healthcare authority
• Photo in passport format

Housing and Tuition

The university offers housing to international students. Tuition fees vary depending on the education level and program, with Bachelor's Degree programs starting from 281,600 RUB per year.