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Admission Educational Programmes Undergraduate

Physics

03.03.02 In English and Russian

Level of education Bachelor

Type of instruction Full-time

Duration 4 years

Programme description

The programme provides in-depth training in physics, mathematics and information technology. Graduates of the programme are ready to conduct fundamental research in the physico-mathematical and related fields. They can work for modern high-tech enterprises developing research-intensive products.

Main courses
  • Atomic Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Mechanics
  • Optics
  • Basics of Nuclear Physics
  • Fundamentals of Quantum Optics and Informatics
  • Higher Algebra
  • Higher Mathematics
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Introduction to Informatics
  • Computer-Aided Facilities and Systems
  • Laboratory in Experimental Physics
  • Methods of Computational Physics
  • Practicum in Informatics
  • Physical Basics of Radio Electronics. Laboratory Practicum
Our advantages
  • The bachelor’s programme ‘Physics’ is unique in that it trains professional researchers who are able to apply modern physical and mathematical methods to a wide range of natural sciences and industries.
  • Students master the advanced fields of physics, mathematics, information technology. They then strengthen their fundamental knowledge with practical research work on world-class advanced equipment.
  • The programme training provides in-depth knowledge of general physics, theoretical physics, mathematical courses, informatics, programming and numerical methods, as well as professional skills in research using sophisticated experimental equipment.
  • Graduates of the programme are fully prepared for continuing their education in master’s programmes and for a successful academic career.
Career opportunities

The programme is aimed at training specialists in the field of physics, mathematics and information technology capable of conducting fundamental research in the physico-mathematical and related fields. They can work for modern high-tech enterprises developing research-intensive products. 

Key positions

  • Design engineer

  • Head of design engineering department
  • R&D specialist
  • Specialist in computer-aided design of technological processes

Organisations where our graduates work

  • National Research Center 'Kurchatov Institute’

  • Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
  • State corporations: ROSCOSMOS, ROSATOM, and others
  • Institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences: Steklov Mathematical Institute, Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Ioffe Institute, and others
  • R&D and production organisations: JSC Atomenergoproekt, JSC Gidropribor, Krylov State Research Centre, and others
  • IT companies: Google, Yandex, Doctor Web, Siemens, EURECA, and others
  • Higher educational institutions of Russia, neighbouring countries and beyond.
Accreditation
  • State Accreditation Certificate No 2011 dated 16 June 2016

 

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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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