1.3.3 Theoretical 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
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Tuition-free
10
Fee-based
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Training integrated into research and R&D projectsAbout the specialty
You will develop new theories and models, as well as apply mathematical and numerical methods to analyze physical phenomena.Basic principles of learning:1. Fundamentality: in-depth study of mathematical methods of physics, quantum field theory, nonlinear dynamical systems, modern trends in theoretical physics.
2. The study of methods for constructing and analyzing theoretical models for describing various physical systems and phenomena.
3. Original research, including the development of new approaches to solving urgent problems such as quantum computing, condensed matter physics and astrophysics.
4. Interdisciplinarity is the synthesis of knowledge from related fields such as mathematics, computer science, and engineering to expand the possibilities of theoretical analysis.
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.