Plasma and Space Physics

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
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Contract-based places
20
places on a budget basis
4 314
$
Cost of tuition per year

About the training program

The program is designed for bachelor's graduates who wish to deepen their knowledge in physics and pursue a research career at universities, knowledge-intensive industries, or research laboratories. Along with lecture courses, the program places significant emphasis on involving students in research groups working on cutting-edge areas of modern physics: space and plasma physics, astrophysics, and the development of instrumentation for astrophysical and plasma research.

What will they teach you?

  • High-temperature plasma diagnostics
  • Plasma theory
  • Physics of cosmic plasma
  • Cosmic rays and neutrino astronomy
  • Particle kinetics and electromagnetic radiation in astrophysics
  • Space electrodynamics
  • Advanced topics in plasma electrodynamics
  • Fundamentals of observational astrophysics

What do graduates do?

Graduates will qualify for roles as: 1. Cosmology Researchers – Study cosmic plasma, interstellar media, and planetary atmospheres at observatories/research centers 2. Plasma Technology Specialists – Develop fusion reactors, plasma thrusters, and industrial plasma applications 3. Space Systems Engineers – Design and operate satellites, probes, and diagnostic equipment 4. Research Scientists – Model space weather, magnetospheric processes, and Sun-Earth interactions 5. Data Analysts – Process telescope and space mission data using ML and numerical methods

Pass score on budget

2025
95
2024
95
2023
95

Entrance tests

Exam 1 from 2

Russian Language

Exam 2 from 2

Interdisciplinary (Qualification) Examination

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