Software Engineering
and Big Data

09.04.04 Software Engineering

This academic program offers highly-qualified master training in cybernetic system development technologies for high-tech industries, combining theoretical and real-world SQL programming.
Graduates are well-prepared to work in high-tech industries’ companies and other fields requiring advanced knowledge and skills in software engineering.
RUSSIAN
2 YEARS
MASTER'S DEGREE
360 000 RUB/YEAR*
*relevant for 2025/26 admission year
PREVIOUS EDUCATION
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Passport
Degree Certificate
Academic Transcript
ENTRANCE EXAMS
Subject Interview
Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
  • Preparatory course in Russian language

Program Supervisor

Boris A. Shchukin
PhD in Engineering Sciences
E-mail: BAShchukin@mephi.ru
Models of Physical Processes in Nuclear Systems
Cybernetic Systems Development Technologies
AI Systems and Technologies
Database Systems and Technologies
Discrete Mathematics
Key Disciplines
Career Prospects
Upon graduation, you will be equipped with knowledge and skills to seek successful employment in design, implementation and maintenance of information systems and software products in the field of applied mathematics and computer science for state, industrial and commercial organizations.
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
CONTACT US
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