1.3.8 Condensed State Physics
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
16 in-house Academic Degree Councils in 35 fields
Russia’s only fully digital thesis defense
An industrial track implemented in partnership with major tech companies
A fast track – a Master’s and PhD program in one
Academic degrees issued in Russian and English
Training integrated into research and R&D projectsAbout the specialty
You will conduct experimental and theoretical research, develop new techniques and approaches in the field of condensed matter physics.Basic principles of learning:1. Fundamentals: crystallography, solid state physics, theory of phase transitions, quantum mechanics, statistical physics, modern methods of experimental and theoretical research.
2. Conducting original research: studying new materials, their properties, and applications, including nanomaterials, semiconductors, and magnetic systems.
3. Innovation and technology: development of new technologies based on physical principles, including the creation of new functional materials for electronics, optoelectronics and energy.
4. Interdisciplinarity is the use of knowledge from related fields such as chemistry, materials science, and computer science to solve complex problems.
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.
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.
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.