1.3.17 Chemical Physics, Burning and Combustion, Physics of Extreme States of Matter

Format of study

full-time

Language

russian

Place of study

st. petersburg, russia

Outcome (diploma/credits)

master of science

Duration

2 year

Annual tuition fee

665 000 ₽

Application deadline

5 august 2026

Enlarged group of scientific specialties

1.3 Physical Sciences
40

Tuition-free

10

Fee-based

ITMO Postgraduate Study Opportunities

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advantagesA fast track – a Master’s and PhD program in one
advantagesAcademic degrees issued in Russian and English
advantagesTraining integrated into research and R&D projects

About the specialty

You will conduct scientific research in the field of chemical physics, studying gorenje and explosion processes, as well as the physical properties of substances in extreme conditions.Basic principles of learning:

1. Fundamentals: chemical thermodynamics, gorenje kinetics, physics of explosive gorenje processes, experimental research methods, numerical methods of modeling chemical reactions and combustion processes.
2. The study of the mechanics and dynamics of gorenje and explosion, as well as the development of methods for their control and prevention.
3. Investigation of the properties of substances at high temperatures and pressures for various applications, including materials for the energy and aerospace industries.
4. Development of new materials and technologies related to the safety and efficiency of gorenje and explosion processes.

PROGRAM PARTNERS

Key scientific leaders

ADMISSION OPPORTUNITIES

Exams in the field of study and foreign language
Entrance exams are held remotely and are based on five-point (specialization) and three-point (foreign language) scales.
For exact dates and questions, please refer to the Entrance Exams page of the official website (link in Russian).
To take an exam, you need to submit your documents via your personal account on the admissions website.

Research plan for PhD thesis
During your entrance exam, you will be asked about the topic of your future PhD thesis. You’ll need to have a prepared research plan that covers its goals and objectives, methodology, and key data sources and literature.

Exams in the field of study and foreign language
Entrance exams are held remotely and are based on five-point (specialization) and three-point (foreign language) scales.
For exact dates and questions, please refer to the Entrance Exams page of the official website (link in Russian).
To take an exam, you need to submit your documents via your personal account on the admissions website.

Research plan for PhD thesis
During your entrance exam, you will be asked about the topic of your future PhD thesis. You’ll need to have a prepared research plan that covers its goals and objectives, methodology, and key data sources and literature.

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