Program Overview
The Physics and Technology of Nanostructures at ITMO University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences 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 natural sciences. 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 Physics and Technology of Nanostructures programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 3,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Saint Petersburg, Espoo, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physics and Technology of Nanostructures programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Photonics and integrated optics
- Micro-sensors
- Materials and Microsystems integration
- Nanotechnology
- Optoelectronics
- Microscopy of nanomaterials
- Materials for electronics
- Laboratory courses
- Physics of nanostructures
- Optical processes in nanostructures
- Methods of information
- Processing in photonics
- Condensed matter physics
- Physics of Metallic Nanostructures
- Foreign language (Russian/English)
- Research Seminar
- Internship
- Master Thesis Evaluation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.8 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Bachelor\'s degree in IT, Communications or equivalent with good/excellent grades. Upper-intermediate level of English. For admission to the partner university IELTS or TOEFL may be required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact ITMO 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 ITMO University
ITMO University
Saint Petersburg, Russia
ITMO University is a state-supported university in Saint Petersburg and is one of Russia's National Research Universities. ITMO University is one of 15 Russian universities that were selected to...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months