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Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT)

Russia

Address: 9 Institutskiy per., Dolgoprudny, Moscow Region, 141701, Russia

Theoretical Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

Established in 1946, MIPT is a leading Russian university specializing in physics, mathematics, and related disciplines. It is known for its unique Phystech System of education, integrating fundamental science with practical research at base institutes.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Mathematics, Nanotechnologies, Physics, Software Engineering

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

Collaborations with leading Russian Academy of Sciences institutes and international research centers; active student and researcher mobility programs.

Research:

World-class research in areas like condensed matter physics, astrophysics, biophysics, computer science, and aerospace technology. Strong emphasis on fundamental research.

Famous Alumnis:

Andre Geim, Konstantin Novoselov, Alexander Migdal

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

3000

Current students***:

7000

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

60000

Pros

Elite science and engineering education, deep integration with research institutions, highly talented student body, strong alumni network in science and tech.

Cons

Extremely rigorous and demanding academic program, high workload, campus located outside central Moscow.

Best For

Physics, mathematics, and cutting-edge research

Astrophysics, Engineering, Innovation, Mathematics, Physics, Research and Development, Sustainability Practices

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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:

known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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