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

1.3.3. Физические науки
40

Tuition-free

10

Fee-based

ITMO Postgraduate Study Opportunities

advantages16 own dissertation councils in 35 scientific specialties
advantagesThe only fully digital dissertation defense procedure system in Russia
advantagesIndustrial track in partnership with leading technology companies
advantagesContinuous track «Master's — PhD»
advantagesDiploma of academic degree in Russian and English
advantagesTraining integrated into scientific projects and R&D

About 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.

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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