Nuclear Technologies

14.03.01 Nuclear Power Engineering and Thermal Physics

Program was established to contribute to research and education for the application of nuclear science and engineering. NT program is an education program with various applications including homeland security, power generation, radiation transport methods, nondestructive imaging and detection, advanced nuclear materials, nuclear reactor thermal hydraulics, as well as nuclear safeguards and nonproliferation.
ENGLISH
4 YEARS
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
370 200 RUB/YEAR*
*relevant for 2025/26 admission year
PREVIOUS EDUCATION
Secondary Education
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Passport
Educational certificate
Academic Transcript
ENTRANCE EXAMS
Maths
Physics
Admission Requirements
Program Supervisor
Dmitriy Samokhin
PhD, Associate professor
Nuclear Physics and Engineering Dept
Tel: +7 (495) 788 56 99, ext. 1200
E-mail: DSSamokhin@mephi.ru
Radiation Interactions
Particle Diffusion and Transport
Reactor Physics
Thermal Hydraulics
Fuel Cycle and Waste Management
Risk Assessment
Radiation Protection
Dosimetry
Key Disciplines
Career Prospects
Many diverse career opportunities await graduates of the Nuclear Technologies program as nuclear science and engineering continue to make major contributions to electricity production, non-destructive testing as well as radiation detection and measurement and nuclear non-proliferation.

These opportunities will continue to grow as we face more challenges in energy production and the expanded use of nuclear technology.
What documents do I need to fill out the application form?
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible to study on your degree programs with my current education?
For preliminary evaluation of your documents you need to submit the following set:
  • ID (Passport)
  • Degree Certificate
  • Transcript
Once you have obtained a conditional acceptance letter you need to start preparing the application set:
  • Passport scan copy with the notarised translation to Russian language.
  • High School Certificate or Previous Degree Diploma with the notarised translation to Russian language.
  • Transcript of Records with the notarised translation to Russian language.
  • Medical Certificate that confirms no contra-indications for studying in Russia + Negative AIDS/HIV test certificate issued by an official healthcare authority of your country.
  • Photo in passport-format.
This set of documents is required in order to register an applicant for entrance examinations.
Am I eligible to study on your degree programs with my current education?
When are the application dates for the 2025 admission?
Am I eligible to study on your degree programs with my current education?
We start considering new applications and processing the documents in June, 2025.
Examination dates are determined for each subject specifically and depends on the program level and major. Make sure to contact our admission officers to learn the schedule of the entrance exams for your program.
Full admission set with all necessary documents and notarised translations shall be submitted no later than August 10, 2025.
Am I eligible to study on your degree programs with my current education?
Does MEPhI provide housing for international students?
Am I eligible to study on your degree programs with my current education?
Our University offers housing at MEPhI residence halls to all international students.
Am I eligible to study on your degree programs with my current education?
How much is the tuition fee?
Am I eligible to study on your degree programs with my current education?
Tuition fee cost varies depending on the education level and program of your choice.
Tuition fee prices for 2025/26 have not been confirmed yet. Please refer to the prices in 2024/25 for your convenience.
Bachelor's Degree programs - from 281 600 RUB / year
Specialist's Degree programs - from 315 600 RUB / year
Master's Degree programs - from 338 800 RUB / year
PhD programs - from 380 600 RUB / year
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