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Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Science

In Russian

Level of education Master

Type of instruction Full-time

Duration 2 years

Programme description

The programme is aimed at training of specialists in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Science, capable to apply fundamental knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences, programming and information technologies in solving of different types of problems in order to meet the needs of the industry, business and science, municipal and government administration. Graduates of the programme will be in demand both in research activities and industrial projects in the field of Artificial Intelligence. A distinctive feature of the programme is that it provides students with an opportunity to study courses with a focus on specifics of the use of AI in the Arctic region.

Main courses
  • Database Management System Technologies
  • Fundamentals of Machinery Learning
  • Theory of Bayesian Networks
  • Methods and Technologies of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Analysis and Modelling of Social Networks
  • Communication Psychology in Project Management
  • Computer Vision Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence for the Arctic Region research
  • Image Processing Algorithms
  • Fuzzy system and Soft Computing
  • Methods of Statistical Information Processing in AI Applications
  • Innovation Management
  • Digital Culture: Technologies and Security
  • Intelligent Transport Infrastructure Management Systems for the Arctic region
  • Intelligent Data Processing for Industrial Enterprises
  • Data Science: Tools and Project Lifecycle
Our advantages
  • The programme is taught by representatives of major industrial companies and research organisations
  • While studying students participate in interdisciplinary projects, which allows them to apply acquired knowledge and skills in data analysis, AI, machinery learning, different areas of science, education, public and business life, government and municipal activities
  • The programme includes a special block of disciplines "Artificial Intelligence for the Arctic Region" which is aimed at training of specialists capable to apply AI and Intelligent information systems technologies in solving of problems in public, economic, government areas in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation
  • The programme provides students with an opportunity to take part in research and industrial projects carried out by leading scientists of St Petersburg University in the field of AI
Career opportunities
Professions
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Computer Vision Engineer
  • Artificial Intelligence Developer
  • Software Developer
  • Data Base Administrator
  • IT Manager
  • IT Project Manager
  • Systems Analyst
  • Research and Development Specialist

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The programme descriptions for the 2025/2026 academic year are currently being updated. Information regarding admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year is available on the St Petersburg University Admissions Committee website.

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