1.4.1 Inorganic Chemistry

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

1.4 Chemical Sciences
20

Tuition-free

10

Fee-based

ITMO Postgraduate Study Opportunities

advantages16 in-house Academic Degree Councils in 35 fields
advantagesRussia’s only fully digital thesis defense
advantagesAn industrial track implemented in partnership with major tech companies
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

The program covers a wide range of topics, including synthesis, structure and properties of inorganic compounds, as well as their application in various fields of science and technology.Basic principles of learning:
1. Fundamental knowledge: coordination chemistry, organometallic compounds, chemistry of materials and nanomaterials, methods of synthesis of inorganic compounds, spectroscopic methods of analysis, as well as modern approaches to the study of materials.
2. Conducting original scientific research in the field of synthesis, analysis and application of inorganic compounds, studying their physical and chemical properties.
3. Research of new approaches to the creation of functional inorganic materials for use in catalysis, electronics, medicine and other industries.
4. Interdisciplinarity is a synergy with other fields of science such as physics, biology, and materials science to develop integrated solutions.

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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