Overview

Skills to carry out research in the field of infocommunications and to develop advanced optical communication systems are given. Practical skills are obtained during the research works.

The Laser and Fiber Optic Systems program from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) is aimed at exposing the students to a wide range of disciplines that allow them to use of laser technology, as well as development and operation of fiber-optic communication systems.

Key advantages

basic background and research experience in the field of modern fiber optic and laser systems

potential to R&D in the fields of laser physics and optics

analytical, critical and problem solving skills

transferable skills necessary for employment: initiative, decision making and ability to undertake further professional training

Upon graduation of this course one may pursue positions in R&D departments in international companies in the field of telecommunication and optic systems. For example:

Concern CSRI Elektropribor
Rostelecom PJSC
Radar MMS
Corning Inc
Healbe There is also an option to continue studies and get a PhD degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern Information Technologies

Theoretical basics and practicum in Python programming.

Simulation of Optical Systems

Coherent optical systems, GLAD programming.

Practice on Laser Technologies / Practice on Fiber-Optic Technologies

Practical skills of laser and optic systems design

Audience

Employment. Job positions:

Telecommunications engineer
Communications engineer
Fiber optic engineer
Information and Communication Systems Technical Support Specialist
Specialist in the administration of network devices of information and communication systems
Sensor Engineer
Optical systems modeling engineer
Software Development Engineer for VR / AR
Cryptography specialist
Researcher

Lecturers

Professor Leonid B. Liokumovich

Professor Vladimir M. Mostepanenko (HI=50), leading scientist in the field of quantum

Professor Galina L. Klimchitskaya (HI=48)

Professor Ge Dong (Head of the Optoelectronics Science Laboratory Tsinghua University, China)

Professor Ivan V. Pleshakov

Professor Vladimir A. Sorotsky
Professor Alexander V. Shamray

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-11 00:00:00

More details

July 01 – for applicants from countries with visa regime August 11 – for applicants from visa-free countries

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Disciplines

Physics Natural Sciences View 6 other Masters in Natural Sciences 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s, Specialist’s or Master’s degree in a relevant area is required
English language proficiency - B+ (CEFR B2)
Exam Test in a relevant field of studies
Interview in English with a program coordinator (Skype option is available)

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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

437400 RUB / year

≈ 437400 RUB / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

437400 RUB / year

≈ 437400 RUB / year

Living costs

Saint Petersburg

Russia

34733 - 58700 RUB / month

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

Funding

• Polytech accepts students who received a Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education scholarship (so-called quota) that covers tuition fees as well.

To apply for the quota - https://education-in-russia.com

• You can also participate in the International Olympiad "Open Doors: Russian Scholarship project" co-organized by Polytechnic University. The winners have an opportunity to pursue their Master's and PhD degrees for free. The Olympiad is intended for both international applicants and SPbPU students in their final years of Bachelor's, Specialist's, or Master's studies http://opendoors.spbstu.ru/english.html

The qualifying round will start in September 2022 and will end in December 2022.

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