The program aims to provide a fundamental knowledge base for talented engineers and scientists who want to continue research in the field of developing innovative materials. Students explore the modern scientific and applied research problems of materials science, learn the principles of materials design for different purposes, observe the theoretical (thermodynamic, kinetic, structural, etc.) and experimental methods and apply it to their on-going research projects.
120 ECTS Full-time mode
Tuition fee is 490 000 rubles per year (relevant for 2025/26 academic year).
Minimal entrance exam score — 40 points.
 | Alexey Rodin PhD, Professor of the Department of Physical Chemistry physical and mathematical |
Chief specialist in professional navigation and work with applicants
This program gives a wide range of options to choose the specialization form and, on the other hand, it is based on modern and traditional approaches of materials development: Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Phase diagrams.
For each student, we form a scientific and educational track based on his research interests, which allows him to concentrate on scientific work and deepen the required knowledge in particular disciplines.
Research work under the supervision of senior staff includes theoretical and experimental studies, publications in scientific journals, presentations and conferences for young scientists. Thus, supervisors encourage students to work and plan independently, give support and guidance, providing continuous motivation throughout the program. Students can also choose the supervisor based on their research topic and professional experience.
Students work in teams for industrial projects and collaborate with scientists and students from other universities. In terms of scientific work, students have direct access to the latest advances in the development of alloys and use modern scientific equipment and specialized software during their research.
Students actively publish their research papers, as well as co-authored articles in scientific journals with a high impact factor. We invite leading scientists as reviewers, and we also help students to increase the Hirsch index.
Throughout the program, students participate in research projects for industrial companies.The alumni pursue successful careers in nuclear, aerospace, and automotive industries, new materials research in Russia, Europe, USA, China and other countries.
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elective disciplines enable students to tailor the program to their needs
Thermodynamic Computation and Analysis of Phase Diagrams of Multicomponent Systems
New Methods for Studying Mechanical Properties and Standards
Modern Equipment and Techniques for Investigation of Structure and Properties of
Metallic Alloys
Magnetic Materials
Biomaterials for Medical Devices
Corrosion and Protection of the Metallic Materials
Advanced Methods of Coatings and Nanofilms Deposition
Material Selection
SHS Process as a Basis of Synthesis of Inorganic Materials
Diffusion in Solids
Amorphous Metallic Alloys
Friction and Wear of Coatings
Modern Methods of Structural Characterisation of Micro- and Nano-Systems
Methods of Surfaces and Interfaces Investigation
Nanofilms: Fundamental Principles, Characterization, Testing, and Application. Methods of Contact and Non-Contact Characterization of Surface Topography
Disperse-Strengthened by Nanoparticles Tribological Coatings. Nanofilms for Mechanical Engineering and Medicine
Advanced Technologies of the Metallic Materials Production
PhD, Professor of the Department of Physical Chemistry
Diffusion and Diffusion Related Phenomena, Thermodynamics and Kinetics in Material Science.
Supervision Plan: 1-2 students per year
Ph.D. in Engineering, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science, Head of the Laboratory of Multifunctional Magnetic Nanomaterials
Magnetic materials, Crystal Structure of Multiphase Materials.
Supervision Plan: 1-2 students per year
We start considering new applications for the next admission year in October. First interviews initiate in February and are conducted on a weekly basis till the end of July.
You are requested to submit the following admission documents:
The Medical Certificate is expected to have the statements of the following medical specialists: therapist, surgeon, neurologist, otorhinolaryngologist, ophthalmologist, as well as the results of RW blood test and ECG. To register for the interview it is enough to submit the originals of your passport bio-page and your Diploma with transcript as well as your motivation letter and CV in English.
The entrance exam is organized online in the form of interview. You will be expected to answer several questions related to the subject area. To get prepared use examination content at the top of the page.
To get enrolled a candidate has to score at list 40 points during the interview.
New applications are accepted till June 20. Keep in mind that this is also the deadline to submit the complete admission documents pack with notarized translations.
You need to fill out the application form via “Apply now” button.
Scholarships are available via Russian Governmental Scholarship program. Visit future-in-russia.com for more information. You can also take part in the International Competition ‘Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project’ for prospective Master’s students.
