The two-year Master’s degree program in Nanotechnology and Materials for Micro- and Nanosystems is devoted to the study of micro- and nano-scale phenomena, materials, and devices. It gives students a solid foundation in three core areas: nanomaterial fabrication and characterization; physical properties; and devices. The students will also understand the potential for the technology commercialization and its social impact. The program includes compulsory foundational courses along with elective courses focusing on specific materials and devices. The list of the main thematic areas included in the program is as follows:

Program description

The program provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art nanomaterials science and nanotechnology for fabricating nanomaterials, enabling students to engage with this rapidly growing scientific field. The program contains interdisciplinary topics covering science and engineering of advanced materials, such as fabrication and characterization of individual nanostructures (nanoparticles, nanospheres, nanotubes, nanosheets); functional nanomaterials, including hard and superhard materials, nanostructured thin films and bulk materials; surface engineering; atomistic simulations of solids and nanostructures.

A significant advantage of the program is an involvement of each student in the undergoing scientific research projects under the supervision of world-leading scientists. During the course of the projects, the students will be trained to use unique technological and analytical equipment available at the University. This will allow students to gain both fundamental knowledge and practical skills in the following disciplines: Synthesis of Nanostructures, with in-depth focus on a gas-phase synthesis of nanospheres, nanotubes and nanoflakes; Composite Materials; Nanostructured coatings; Hard and Superhard Nanomaterials, Spectroscopy and Electron Microscopy of Nanostructures, and Atomistic Simulations by Empirical and First-principles Methods.... [-]

Master in Advanced Metallic Materials and Engineering

An MS program “Advanced Metallic Materials and Engineering” offers high-quality postgraduate education in mechanical and aerospace engineering and non-ferrous physical metallurgy.

Total amount of Academic Credits: 120 credits.

Academic Credits for R&D work and dissertation: 45 credits.

Academic Credits for educational courses: 75 credits.

The medium of instruction for this program is English.

Program’s content

During their study, students will actively use technical equipment that will help them test their theoretical knowledge in an experimental setting. The educational process is based on the modular system, which allows students to choose the courses they deem necessary and beneficial for their future career from a total number of courses offered by the program.... [-]

Master in Advanced Materials Science

Master's program "Advanced Materials Science" is focused on the study of new construction materials used in space engineering, accurate mechanical engineering, medicine, information technologies and other fields. The program also undertakes the study of the fundamental physical principles of measurements, modern analytical methods of materials properties study, as well as methods of their production. The program is designed for students who have received a BS degree in solid state physics, materials science, nanomaterials, or metallurgy.

The medium of instruction for this program is English.

Importance of the MS program

New materials were discovered and studied mainly by a rule of thumb. Yet, today due to the continuously growing industrial expectations from new materials possessing a wide spectrum of properties, there needs to be elaborated strong and reliable theoretical grounds, induced from practical experiments, to achieve greater success in this field.... [-]

The Master's program Quantum Physics for Advanced Materials Engineering is devoted to the study of new physical phenomena discovered in nanostructured materials and quantum devices created last 20-30 years in the search for components for quantum electronics. At the same time, the program addresses the basic physical principles of electronic systems and devices of quantum electronics, as well as some important manufacturing techniques and measurements of physical and chemical characteristics of quantum-sized structures and materials.

The program is designed for students trained in the number of university courses in general physics and introduction to theoretical physics for a Bachelors, which includes the courses: theoretical mechanics and the theory of elasticity, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics and statistical physics. The program does not involve a starting special training of students in the condensed matter physics, because it includes basic courses in:... [-]

Will be open in 2017.

The development of the economy of any state largely depends on materials used in various industries, their functional properties, and safety among other things. In this regard, the development of new materials is on the list priorities in the development of science and technologies.

Novosibirsk is a leading research center in materials science, chemistry, and physics of materials. The master program “Materials science” provides opportunities to perform a research project with leading Russian research teams, and to learn from the lectures given by recognized experts in the field. A publication in the peer-review international scientific journals is expected after the end of the project. We believe that this is a good starting point for a research career in one the most rapidly developing fields.... [-]

The program offers training students in research and production activities. The training is focused on the practical solution of tasks of electric power energy renewable sources operation and development of power supply systems including distributed generation.

The program is aimed at training students to become specialists of new generation owning system and fundamental knowledge of integration of distributed generation in power systems; electric energy quality; power electronics; emergency modes in electric power engineering systems; protection and control of power supplying systems including distributed generation; renewable energy; numerical and optimization methods; theory of electromagnetic field; management systems for electric machines; theory of electric networks control; power energy storage system; digital measuring systems; hydropower plants; wind power industry; control over renewable energy sources generators.... [-]

The duration of the program is 2 years.

Mechatronics is the integration of mechanics, electrical machines, automation equipment, power electronics, microprocessor technologies, and software. The newest direction of engineering is considered to be one of the most promising and requires Universities to prepare real professionals.

Graduates in the field of training "Mechatronics and Robotics" have the opportunity to work in modern international engineering companies and high-tech manufacturing enterprises where the design, production, commissioning and operation of modern robotic equipment are held.

The duration of the program is 2 years.

Training of specialists on the following positions: bay supervisor, machine shop manager, manufacturing director, Head of Welding Laboratory for the following industries: aircraft construction, shipbuilding, automotive industry, pipe industry, construction, gas, and oil industry.

Students study modeling of welding processes and the reliability of welded structures.

Also, they study automated and robotically welded complexes on supercomputers in educational and industrial complexes.

The program is aimed at training highly professional scientists and engineers with the background and practical experience in theoretical mechanics, computational mechanics, mathematical modeling and simulations, and distributed computing.

Upon graduation, the participants will acquire practical skills and fundamental knowledge for professional career development in international engineering or research companies.

Special focus is set on renewable energy, namely, the skills can be applied to reliability and strength analysis of such alternative energy sources as solar panels and wind power equipment, as well as power stations based geo- and hydrothermal energy, and ocean energy.... [-]

The program is aimed at training professionals in business management with a focus on ICT using advanced theoretical and practical achievements in the field of enterprise architecture, business process reengineering, project management, development, implementation and maintenance of information systems.

All the subjects are taught in accordance with standards and technologies of enterprise management in Russia and worldwide.

The programme focuses on the issues of urban planning and management using new city models and technologies. It is led by international and Russian scholars and experts who are forming the current agenda for smart city development in Russia and worldwide. The key principle of the programme is learning by doing. The programme takes place in a laboratory-type environment where students try new technology, prepare prototypes, investigate and analyse the city through data, and develop projects that come as a relevant response to complex problems that affect modern cities.

The programme invites architects, designers, engineers, economists, entrepreneurs and graduates interested in the management of cities and technologies. The skills acquired during the programme provide the graduates with a variety of career opportunities in large technological companies, city administrations or their own innovative businesses.... [-]

Highlights

The purpose of this degree program is to train highly qualified specialists capable of solving complex engineering and management tasks in power industry. The program is focused on preparing students for leading edge positions in the area of automated electromechanical and heat power systems in following industries:

Our students will benefit from outstanding learning experience available and acquire in-depth knowledge of up-to-date and innovative technologies in

Program: 120 ECTS credits, full-time study (2 years), Master’s Degree

Eligibility: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in the corresponding field

Scholarship: scholarship covers the tuition fee, some study materials and includes the number of additional payments for personal needs that vary from 3600 to 11000 RUR (from 60 to 190 USD) depending on the academic performance

Carier start: successful students have an opportunity to work in the University during the study period!

Career prospects: graduates, who have completed the Master's program " Automation and Mechatronics", are prepared for independent scientific and practical activities, to the development of software, mathematical and technical assistance for the creation of automatic and automated control systems. Therefore, after graduation, they are in demand at many enterprises, research and production firms and commercial structures... [-]

Master program (MSc) in electrical power engineering aims to educate students with the competencies in both theoretical and practical problems solving in the field of electric power complex operations based on intelligent automation systems and up-to-date electric power equipment of both high and low voltage levels.

Program graduates are highly trained for the professional activities in the field of electric power and electric power equipment at multinational companies in different countries. Our students acquire skills and develop professional competences in the operation of energy power systems based on advanced intelligent technologies.Our graduates develop theoretical and practical competencies enabling them to participate in research and development as well as testing and operation of modern electrical power engineering systems.Scholarships to study abroad in English in one of the European partner universities (a semester or a summer school).... [-]