Overview

Emphasis on independent research encourages students to acquire knowledge and skills essential for fast personal development and a successful scientific career.

Key Features

The Mathematical and Theoretical Physics degree from Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) is being developed and implemented jointly with the Master's educational programs "Mathematics" of the Faculty of Mathematics of the Higher School of Economics and "General and Applied Physics" of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.

The learning outcomes are mutually recognized, and joint defenses of theses and dissertations are conducted. Joint seminars and conferences are organized and held.

Careers

industry

Landing specialist positions in engineering, manufacturing and support in various fields (batteries, solar cells, etc.), as well as Skolkovo resident companies and startups

science

Landing PhD positions and continuing research at leading Russian and international universities and research entities

startup

Starting a business on their own or through the Skolkovo innovation ecosystem with its extensive pool of experts, partners, consultants, and investors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Groups, their Invariants and Representations

Geometric Representation Theory

Algebraic Topology

Cluster Varieties and Integrable Systems

Cluster Integrable Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moscow, Russia

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics View 17 other Masters in Physics in Russia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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72

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prepare your portfolio:

CV;

Motivation letter;

2 letters of recommendation;

Diploma or transcript from the university;

Certificates and awards.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Skoltech MSc and PhD programs have no no tuition fees

Living costs

Moscow

Russia

41640 - 81437 RUB / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Moscow

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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