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Continuum Mechanics - Fundamentals and Applications

Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University
Tuition EUR 4,095 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-06-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Saint Petersburg, Russia
Language English

Program Overview

The Continuum Mechanics - Fundamentals and Applications at Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Continuum Mechanics - Fundamentals and Applications programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Russian Federation and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 4,095 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Continuum Mechanics - Fundamentals and Applications programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Fundamental Mechanics:\xa0Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Continua, Elasticity, Plasticity, Fracture Mechanics and Micromechanics of Heterogeneous Media, ?icromechanics of Strength and Plasticity, Dynamics of thin-walled structures and more.
  2. Computational Mechanics
  3. Mechanics and Applied Mathematics in Natural Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: blocks of lectures given by leading scientists from European and USA universities on various topics in mechanics and applied mathematics
  4. Mathematical foundations: Tensor Calculus; Elements of Functional Analysis; Numerical methods for PDE\x92s and Fundamentals of Finite Elements; Mathematical Methods in Solid Mechanics; and more/
  5. Research and Modeling Seminar
  6. Mechanics and Applied Mathematics in Sciences and Technologies:\xa0blocks of lectures given by leading scientists from European and USA universities on various topics in mechanics and applied mathematics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Copy of the international passport pages\xc2\xa0(the ones with the photo, date and place of birth etc.); Upon arrival in SPbPU (at the moment of visa extension) your passport should be valid for 1.8 years.
  • Documents, confirming your previous education along with Russian or English authorized translation.\xc2\xa0Document requirements may depend on the program type (for example, when applying for the MSc program you should send your BSc diploma with a transcript).
  • Degree of Bachelor / Specialist / Master in a related area of expertise.\xc2\xa0
  • English language proficiency at B+.
  • Written exam or multiple choice test in a relevant field of studies;
  • Interview in English with a program coordinator (Skype option is available)

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 4,095 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 4,095 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University

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Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, abbreviated as SPbPU, is a public technical university located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The university houses one of the country's most...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-06-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months