Program Overview

Nuclear Power Engineering and Thermal Physics Program

The Nuclear Power Engineering and Thermal Physics program was established to contribute to research and education for the application of nuclear science and engineering. This program has various applications, including homeland security, power generation, radiation transport methods, nondestructive imaging and detection, advanced nuclear materials, nuclear reactor thermal hydraulics, as well as nuclear safeguards and nonproliferation.

Program Details

• Language: ENGLISH/RUSSIAN
• Duration: 4 YEARS
• Degree: BACHELOR'S DEGREE
• Tuition Fee: 370 200 RUB/YEAR (relevant for 2025/26 admission year)

Admission Requirements

• Previous Education: Secondary Education
• Required Documents:
  • Passport
  • Educational certificate
  • Academic Transcript
• Entrance Exams:
  • Maths
  • Physics

Program Supervisor

Dmitriy Samokhin, PhD, Associate professor, Nuclear Physics and Engineering Dept

Key Disciplines

• Radiation Interactions
• Particle Diffusion and Transport
• Reactor Physics
• Thermal Hydraulics
• Fuel Cycle and Waste Management
• Risk Assessment
• Radiation Protection
• Dosimetry

Career Prospects

Many diverse career opportunities await graduates of the Nuclear Technologies program as nuclear science and engineering continue to make major contributions to electricity production, non-destructive testing, as well as radiation detection and measurement and nuclear non-proliferation. These opportunities will continue to grow as we face more challenges in energy production and the expanded use of nuclear technology.

Application Process

To apply, candidates must submit the following documents:

• ID (Passport)
• Degree Certificate
• Transcript Once a conditional acceptance letter is obtained, 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 of the applicant's country
  • 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