Bachelor’s programs

Physics of Nanostructures

International Research and Educational Center for Physics of Nanostructures

Format of study

full-time

Language

russian

Place of study

st. petersburg, russia

Outcome (diploma/credits)

bachelor of science

Duration

4 year

Annual tuition fee

450 000 ₽

Application deadline

18 august 2026

Program manager

Nikita Sergeevich Petrov

nspetrov@itmo.ru

+7 (905) 211-77-68

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Subject areas

12.03.03

Фотоника и оптоинформатика и Лазерная техника и лазерные технологии

Tuition-free

Fee-based

About the program

This Bachelor’s program offers project-based training with an emphasis on the study of nanostructured materials and respective energy-efficient devices. Students will learn to develop technologies for energy saving, ecology, and biomedicine, and as early as their second year students can join ongoing projects at the International Research and Educational Center for Physics of Nanostructures or the program’s industrial partners.Thanks to the program’s interdisciplinary approach, students will receive fundamental knowledge not only in physics and mathematics, but also biology, materials science, chemistry, and medicine. Additionally, you will master laser technologies, microscopy and spectroscopy methods, and AI applications. This knowledge will be useful in creating energy-efficient technologies, advanced solar energy, targeted drug delivery, sensor systems for environmental monitoring, and so on.

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Program team

Curriculum

Explore your curriculum (in Russian) to see what you will study

Career

Graduates of this program will have the knowledge and competencies required to work as:

– researchers / research associates / research engineers (at universities, institutions, and development centers);
– process engineers;
– quantum technologies engineers;
– service engineers;
– software engineers (ML algorithms for predicting material properties);
– project managers (R&D projects);
– technology transfer specialists (in nanotechnology);
– material safety experts (at environmental agencies and in the pharmaceutical industry);
– technical writers;
– data scientists in materials science (at productions);
– CEOs of startups or business projects.

You will get to work at these companies

Or at ITMO’s laboratories

OUR GRADUATES

I got lucky with my individual educational track. Right now I am enrolled in the Master’s program Physics and Technology of Nanostructures, which is...
I got lucky with my individual educational track. Right now I am enrolled in the Master’s program Physics and Technology of Nanostructures, which is a continuation of the Bachelor’s program Physics of Nanostructures. The curriculum is based on the work of ITMO’s International Research and Educational Center for Physics of Nanostructures, which makes it possible for Bachelor’s students to get involved with research projects early on. As for me, I found scientific work appealing, so by my second year I was officially employed in this field. Since our team is full of young people, I got into the swing of things in no time.

At school, physics and chemistry were among my favorite subjects, and I took exams in both of them. So, when choosing a university I was looking for something that combines the two. My individual educational track made it possible for me to find exactly what I needed, and now I research low-temperature chemical synthesis of nanostructures. It's a collaborative process: the physicists do their part, I do mine, and we all learn something new.

The interdisciplinary nature of this program allows me to get better at multiple subjects simultaneously, instead of focusing on one specific area of study. All of this serves to produce specialists that are in high demand on the job market. For example, this program includes a track that combines physics and biology to study the use of nanostructures in medicine. It includes both research activities and special chemistry and biology-related subjects that students can choose to add to their curriculum.
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ADMISSION OPPORTUNITIES

International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.

Visit our international website for more information.

International opportunities

ITMO supports and encourages students to participate in online and offline educational events in Russia and abroad. We also count 70+ leading scientific institutions around the world among our partners.

You can apply for participation in online and offline conferences, seminars, schools, crash courses, competitions, championships, research internships, and other events in Russia and abroad that are organized by ITMO’s partner universities as well as other scientific and educational organizations.

Educational events and internships

Want to take part in a conference, summer school, or seminar abroad? ITMO University will cover up to 70% of your expenses.

Semester exchange / Study abroad

Found an interesting program in another country and want to go on an exchange semester? Tell us why you chose it and receive financial support.

Study Abroad at Home

Get your international learning experience without leaving ITMO: study in English with international students from all over the world!

Buddy System

From your first day at ITMO as an international student you will be supported by a buddy – another student, who will help you settle in, solve any issue, and explore the city! Maybe one day you, too, will want to support a newcomer at ITMO and get to share your experience as their buddy. You can learn more about the opportunity here

FAQ

Is it possible to combine studies and work? Can I get employed at the university?

Yes, our students join research projects at the International Research and Educational Center for Physics of Nanostructures. Alternatively, they can opt to work as teaching assistants (mentors), administrative assistants, or interns.

Can I apply online?

Yes. If you want to apply online, you need to submit scanned copies of all the required documents via your personal account on the admissions website. You can learn how to do it here.

What have the program’s students achieved?

In 2023 alone, our students won: 2 Presidential scholarships and 4 scholarships of the Government of the Russian Federation in the priority areas of modernization and technological development of the Russian economy; 6 grants of the Government of St. Petersburg; and 2 Presidential scholarships for studying abroad. At the same time, 62% of students graduated with honors, with one named the best graduate in 2023.

Where will I have my classes?

You’ll study at various campuses. The classes within your specialization will be delivered by lecturers of ITMO’s International Research and Educational Center for Physics of Nanostructures, which is situated at ITMO Technopark (Birzhevaya Liniya 14-16).