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Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project by Association “Global Universities”

   

Your chance for early admission to a tuition-free Master's or PhD program at one of the leading universities in Russia!

 

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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE OLYMPIAD?

Foreign citizens, stateless persons, and compatriots living abroad holding Bachelor’s degree or above or graduating in 2023.

 

WINNERS AND PRIZE WINNERS          

The winners of the Olympiad holding Bachelor’s degree or completing the corresponding degree program in 2024 are eligible to enroll in one of the Master’s program covered by the Olympiad subject areas without paying a tuition fee. The winners choose an educational program taught in English or in Russian that is applicable for foreign students.

The winners of the Olympiad holding Master’s degree or equivalent, or completing the corresponding degree program in 2024 are eligible to enroll in one of the Ph.D. programs covered by the Olympiad subject areas without paying a tuition fee. The winners choose an educational program taught in English or in Russian that is applicable for foreign students.

The prize-winners can get the same right for enrollment without paying a tuition fee if some winners do not submit the necessary documents for admission or quit application for any reason.

As well, the winners and prize-winners can receive other privileges and facilities by the decision of the universities - organizers of the Olympiad.

 

FORMAT OF THE OLYMPIAD

All rounds of the Olympiad are held in the distant format. You can take part in the Olympiad from any part of the planet.

 

LANGUAGES OF THE OLYMPIAD

The Olympiad is held in Russian and English (at the choice of the participant).

 

TIMELINE OF THE OLYMPIAD

Sep. 15 – Dec. 23, 2023 

The first (qualifying) round – registration and uploading the portfolios

Jan. 09 – Feb. 09, 2024

The second round. Grading of the second round of the competition. Announcement of the second-round results. Appeal process. Announcement of the Open Doors winners and prize-winners in the Master’s track.                                                              

Feb. 09 – Mar. 15, 2024

The third round. Interview with a potential Ph.D. supervisor. Announcement of the Open Doors winners and prize-winners in the doctoral track.

NATIONAL RESEARCH NUCLEAR UNIVERSITY MEPHI would like to offer Master’s and Ph.D. programs in the most prestigious majors to the winners and prize-winners of the Olympiad.

 

National Research Nuclear University MEPhI is an educational and research institution founded and developed by the world famous scientists. MEPhI aims to address global challenges of the 21st century in terms of energy and sci-tech issues. It is a highly focused science and engineering university. MEPhI is the head of a huge Russian nuclear education cluster, continuing to grow globally through the increase of its international cooperation with universities and organizations worldwide.

 

MEPhI is a recognized leader and has the unique expertise and advantages in the following breakthrough directions:

  • nuclear research and engineering;
  • high energy physics;
  • laser, plasma and beam technologies;
  • nanoelectronics, radiophotonics;
  • nanobiotechnologies, biomedicine  and medical physics;
  • information technology;
  • cybersecurity.

                                          

MEPHI: FACTS AND FIGURES

1942    year of establishment
6          Nobel Prize laureates among the University founders
35        international labs
200+    degree programs
26        engineering programs with international accreditation (FEANI)
18%     international faculty share
1500+ international students from 70+ countries

 

WHY CHOOSE MEPHI?

  • One of the leading universities in Russia
  • The main strategic partner of Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation in educational sphere
  • Good career opportunities
  • 2 International campuses (Moscow & Obninsk)
  • Scholarships and student support programs
  • Good facilities for study and research

 

ACADEMIC REPUTATION

 

 

MEPHI’S INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIPS

 

MASTER’s PROGRAMS at MEPhI

Information on thr Master's education programs are HERE

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH:

 

Code

Major, programs

Olympiad subject area

03.04.02

PHYSICAL 

Physical sciences & Technology

Engineering & Technology

11.04.04

ELECTRONICS AND NANOELECTRONICS

Engineering & Technology

Chemistry & Materials Science

12.04.03

PHOTONICS AND OPTICAL INFORMATICS

Engineering & Technology

Physical sciences & Technology

12.04.04

BIOTECHNICAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

Engineering & Technology

Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence

Computer & Data Science

14.04.01

NUCLEAR POWER ENGINEERING AND THERMAL PHYSICS

Physical sciences & Technology

Engineering & Technology

14.04.02

NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Physical sciences & Technology

Engineering & Technology

16.04.02

HIGH-TECH PLASMA AND POWER PLANTS

Physical sciences & Technology

Engineering & Technology

22.04.01

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Chemistry and Materials Science

Engineering & Technology


 

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN RUSSIAN:

Code

Major, programs

Olympiad subject area

01.04.02

APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer & Data Science

Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence

03.04.01

APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS

Physical sciences & Technology

Chemistry & Materials Science

03.04.02

PHYSICAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY

 

Physical sciences & Technology

Engineering & Technology

09.04.01

INFORMATION SCIENCE AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Computer & Data Science

Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence

09.04.04

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Computer & Data Science

Engineering & Technology

10.04.01

INFORMATION SECURITY

Computer & Data Science

11.04.04

ELECTRONICS AND NANOELECTRONICS

Engineering & Technology

Chemistry & Materials Science

12.04.01

INSTRUMENT ENGINEERING

Engineering & Technology

Physical sciences & Technology

12.04.03

PHOTONICS AND OPTICAL INFORMATICS

Engineering & Technology

Physical sciences & Technology

12.04.04

BIOTECHNICAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

Engineering & Technology

Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence

Computer & Data Science

12.04.05

LASER ENGINEERING AND LASER TECHNOLOGY

Engineering & Technology

Physical sciences & Technology

14.04.01

NUCLEAR POWER ENGINEERING AND THERMAL PHYSICS

Physical Sciences

Engineering & Technology

14.04.02

NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Physical sciences & Technology

Engineering & Technology

16.04.02

HIGH-TECH PLASMA AND POWER PLANTS

Physical sciences & Technology

Engineering & Technology

18.04.01

CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

Chemistry and Materials Science

22.04.01

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Chemistry and Materials Science

Engineering & Technology

27.04.03

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT

Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence

38.04.01

ECONOMICS

Economics & Econometrics

38.04.02

MANAGEMENT

Business & Management

38.04.05

BUSINESS INFORMATICS

Economics & Econometrics

Business & Management

41.04.05

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Politics & International Studies

 

Ph.D. PROGRAMS at MEPhI

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN RUSSIAN:

 

 

Code

Major

Olympiad subject area

01.06.01

Mathematics and Mechanics

Ph.D. Supervisor: Nikolay A. Kudryashov

Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence

09.06.01

Computer Science and Computer Facilities

Ph.D. Supervisor: Aleksandr G. Trofimov

Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence

09.06.01

Computer Science and Computer Facilities

Ph.D. Supervisor: Aleksandr V. Kryanev

Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence

27.06.01

Control in technical systems

Ph.D. Supervisor: Alexey D. Modyaev

Engineering and technology

03.06.01

Physics and Astronomy

Ph.D. Supervisor: Vladimir V. Mikhailov

Physical sciences & Technology

03.06.01

Physics and Astronomy

Ph.D. Supervisor: Sergey G. Rubin

Physical sciences & Technology

 

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