Nuclear Power Engineering Program

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's or Specialist's degree in a relevant area
  • English language proficiency - B+ (CEFR B2)
  • Test in a relevant field of studies/Test requirements
  • Online interview in English with the program coordinator 

TUITION FEE*

International students 506000 rubles per academic year

*2024-2025 academic year

Can be paid online

SCHOLARSHIPS

Russian Federation Quota apply by December 1, 2025

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project apply by December 10, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINES

August 01, 2025  – for applicants from countries with visa regime
September 10, 2025  – for applicants from visa-free countries

Application period starts on February 01, 2025.

Academic year 2024-2025 starts September 01, 2025

  • CURRICULUM

    1 Semester

    2 Semester

    • Mathematical Physics (3 ECTS)
    • Digital Resources of Scientific Research (3 ECTS)
    • Numerical Methods in Heat and Mass Transfer (4 ECTS)
    • Nuclear Knowledge Management (2 ECTS)
    • Advanced Nuclear Reactors (2 ECTS)
    • Physics of Nuclear Reactors (3 ECTS)
    • Thermohydraulics of Nuclear Reactors (2 ECTS)
    • Steam and Gas Turbines (2 ECTS)
    • Internship (Obtaining Primary Skills in Software Operation Related to Professional Activities) (5 ECTS)
    • English for Professional Activities (3 ECTS)
    • Basics of Scientific Research (2 ECTS)
    • Reactor Control and Protection Systems (3 ECTS)
    • Kinetics of Nuclear Reactors (2 ECTS)
    • Economics of Nuclear Power Engineering (2 ECTS)
    • NPP Pumps (2 ECTS)
    • Nuclear Power Plants (3 ECTS)
    • Thermo-Hydraulics of Nuclear Reactors (2 ECTS)
    • Modelling of Vaporization Processes (2 ECTS)
    • Scientific and Research Work (Learning Primary Skills of Scientific and Research Work, Educational Internship) (2 ECTS)
    • Internship (Obtaining Primary Skills in Software Operation Related to Professional Activities) (10 ECTS)

    3 Semester

    4 Semester

    • Safety of Nuclear Sites (4 ECTS)
    • Operation of NPP (4 ECTS)
    • Modelling of NPP Heat Balances (3 ECTS)
    • Project Management / Scientific Research Management (2 ECTS)
    • MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) (5 ECTS)
    • Scientific and Research Work (Learning Primary Skills of Scientific and Research Work, Educational Internship) (4 ECTS)
    • Technological (Design and Technological) Internship (NPP Engineering) (5 ECTS)
    • Preparation and Defense of the Master’s Thesis (6 ECTS)
    • Preparation and Pass of the State Exam (3 ECTS)
    • Pre-graduation Internship (16 ECTS)
    • Technological (Design and Technological) Internship (6 ECTS)
  • MASTER THESIS TOPCS

    • Analysis of reactivity change due to burn up in VVER1000 reactor using program WIMS

      Analysis of the steady-state thermal-mechanical behavior of oxide fuel rods for high burnup in VVER 1000 reactor using FRAPCON

      Analysis of using thermal non-destructive evaluation method for diagnosing Nuclear Power Plant pipeline wall thinning

      Application of gene expression programming and single-heated channel approach in developing a correlation for coolant temperature of VVER 1000 reactor in steady-state

      Comprehensive analysis of VVER 1000 spray system performance for postulated severe accidents using CONTAIN code

      Developing a multiphysics solver of LOFA accident for VVER1000 reactor using numerical methods

      Developing a set of steady-state correlations for maximum fuel temperature in VVER 1000 reactor using gene expression programming and COBRA

      Сomparative analysis of regulation documents in the field of arrangement and operation of localizing safety systems for Nuclear Power Plants

      Сomparative analysis of regulation documents in the field of Nuclear Power Plant safety assurance

CONTACTS

Yaroslav Vladimirov
Official duties
ответственный за научно-исследовательскую работу — Institute of Energy
Positions
Заместитель директора института  — Institute of Energy
Ведущий научный сотрудник  — Higher School of Nuclear and Heat Power Engineering
Gzhatskaya st.27, HSNHPE, 2nd floor, room 3

Natalia Donmez
Official duties
ответственный за информационные ресурсы — Institute of Energy
ответственный за работу с иностранными студентами — Institute of Energy
Positions
Старший преподаватель  — Higher School of Nuclear and Heat Power Engineering
Ведущий специалист  — Higher School of Nuclear and Heat Power Engineering
International students coordinator
Main building, office 313