Overview

The Applied Optics Master's at ITMO University graduates can work at industrial companies and research centers that focus on developing optical and optoelectronic devices, as well as the fields related to CAD technologies, optical imaging modeling, image processing and AI.

Career options:

Graduates will be able to work as researchers, optical engineers, and optical designers at R&D companies, laboratories, innovative startups, as well as leading international and Russian universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English in Professional Activities

Data Processing and Analysis (online)

Optical System Design

Photonics

Creative Technologies

Applied Artificial Intelligence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Disciplines

Physics General Engineering & Technology Optometry 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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90

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the field of Physics or Engineering (preferably in photonics), with excellent/good grades;

CV & motivation letter;
the upper-intermediate level of English

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

529000 RUB / year

≈ 529000 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

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Overview

Career options:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Living costs

Saint Petersburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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