Nuclear Power Engineering

Overview

After graduating from the Nuclear Power Engineering program at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) , you will be able to maintain and operate nuclear power plants and its main equipment such as nuclear reactors, steam generators, and steam turbines. In-depth study of theoretical basis in nuclear reactor physics, thermal-hydraulics and nuclear power plant safety will be also performed.

Career Opportunities

Graduates become nuclear power plant engineers and typically work for nuclear power plants and manufacturing establishments. They may start with entry-level positions, which often deal with maintenance of plant equipment, and further, they can be promoted to senior managerial positions, or to continue their studies in doctoral programs.