MEPhI has signed a cooperation framework agreement with the University of Pisa. The agreement was signed by the rector of MEPhI, M.N. Strikhanov, and the Chancellor of Pisa University, Massimo Augello, on January, 20, 2016.

One of our university’s missions is developing of academic links and enhancing of cooperation with foreign scientific organisations and institutions, universities.

The signing of the agreement came as a result of MEPhI’s close cooperation and active participation in the European Nuclear Education Network (ENEN). In particular, an invaluable contribution and great enthusiasm have been shown by the ENEN President, Walter Ambrosini.

At the moment, a Master’s program Nuclear Engineering taught in English in the sphere of nuclear science and technology is being worked out in MEPhI. This program will let European students directly apply to the university. Russian and European students will be taught in the same language and on same educational programs for getting the same competences and qualifications. This program will become a basis for Students and Teachers Exchange program and further development of joint educational programs.

The agreement provides for:

- the teachers, researchers, operating and administrative staff exchange;
- students, post-graduates exchange;
- joint research projects;
- joint conferences;
- joint cultural projects;
- research materials, publications and other documents exchange;
- joint educational programs;
- recognition of dual diplomas.

MEPhI plans to develop its cooperation with European universities.