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!
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?
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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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