St Petersburg University and Radar MMS create a groundbreaking master’s programme on autonomous monitoring systems

According to Marina Lavrikova, the new master’s programme, "Mathematical and Information Support of Autonomous Remote Monitoring Systems", is designed to closely integrate with real-world production. From the beginning of their studies, students will engage in practical activities at this unique research and production enterprise. They will work with modern equipment and address real-life production challenges presented by our partner.

This joint academic programme is unique because it is implemented jointly with a leading enterprise in the industry. The enterprise’s achievements have recently been recognised at the highest level.

Marina Lavrikova, Acting Senior Vice-Rector for Academic Activities at St Petersburg University

Marina Lavrikova highlighted, "Representatives of our partner are actively involved in the teaching and learning process. They will provide their production facilities for practical training, participate in curriculum development, share relevant experience, and assist students in finding employment. This collaboration will ensure that graduates are fully prepared to work at modern high tech production facilities." 

The new academic programme focuses on studying modern methods of big data processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence algorithms for analysing information from remote sensors. Students will master technologies for creating intelligent monitoring systems, learn to develop software for controlling autonomous devices, and work with advanced data visualisation tools. 

"Radar MMS has accumulated extensive and unique experience in processing large volumes of data obtained from our monitoring devices, sensors, and drone payloads. Our company has developed several mathematical algorithms that help to analyse information based on set values, enhance the quality of images obtained during fieldwork, and provide recommendations for equipment maintenance. Interest in this field is growing daily, and the demand for technology is high, but there is a shortage of qualified specialists. Together with our flagship university, we aim to train qualified specialists who will contribute to shaping the future of high technologies alongside our enterprise," Ivan Antsev emphasised. 

The Research and Production Enterprise "Radar MMS" is a leader in developing and producing modern radioelectronic systems and complexes. The company specialises in creating high-precision devices and developing innovative software, holding its position as a recognised leader in the industry.

In February 2025, prior to the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Research and Production Enterprise "Radar MMS", a working meeting was held between representatives of St Petersburg University and the heads of Radar MMS’s research and educational complex. The main topics discussed included expanding cooperation in career guidance for high school students and senior university students, and organising employer-sponsored training programmes within the framework of admissions under employer-sponsored education quotas.

The cooperation between St Petersburg University and Radar MMS is comprehensive and aims to educate highly qualified specialists for high-tech production. A key area of this cooperation is career guidance activities. Together, the University and the enterprise organise intellectual competitions for school students, special events for students of the Faddeev Academic Gymnasium at St Petersburg University, and introductory meetings with high school and university students. These initiatives help attract talented young people to science and research and familiarise them with current achievements of Russian science. 

Another important aspect of the cooperation is the introduction of an employer-sponsored training system. St Petersburg University and Radar MMS have agreed to organise employer-sponsored admissions for students, with subsequent employment at the enterprise. This system ensures that the enterprise receives an influx of highly qualified specialists, while students are offered guaranteed employment upon graduation. 

Cooperation in research and technology includes collaborative work on research projects and the development of fundamental education in high-tech manufacturing. Radar MMS, as one of the world leaders in creating radioelectronic systems and complexes, will share its experience and expertise with students, while St Petersburg University will provide its cutting-edge research infrastructure to support these efforts. The multifaceted partnership will facilitate effective training of qualified specialists for the high-tech industry and contribute to the development of domestic science and industry.