# Applied Physics and Mathematics

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03.03.01 
*In English and Russian*

Level of education Bachelor

Type of instruction Full-time

Duration 4 years

With the additional qualification ‘Software Developer’

Programme description

The programme provides in-depth and balanced training for high calibre experts in the fields of physics, mathematics and information technology for research and innovative developments in fundamental physico-mathematical, applied and interdisciplinary areas.

The programme is suitable for those who want to: work for modern high-tech enterprises with research-intensive world-class production; participate in conducting R&D in engineering and applied physics; and introduce new cutting-edge technologies and devices through the methods and approaches of applied mathematics and physics.

Main courses

- Methods of Computational Physics
- Higher Algebra
- Higher Mathematics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Mathematical Analysis
- Methods of Mathematical Physics
- Mechanics
- Optics
- Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics
- Theoretical Mechanics
- Probability Theory
- Thermodynamics and Molecular Physics
- Numerical Methods
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Electrodynamics

Teaching staff

- Vladimir Chizhik, Professor, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Honoured Worker of Science of the Russian Federation, one of the country’s leading experts in nuclear magnetic resonance and its applications; organiser and scientific advisor of the annual Winter Youth School Conference ‘Magnetic resonance and its applications (Spinus)’.
- Andrei Komolkin, Candidate of Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor, Honoured Worker of Higher Professional Education, Vice-Chair of the International Symposium ‘Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Condensed Matter (NMRCM)’
- Yuri Golubovskii, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Professor, Honoured Worker of Higher Professional Education

Our advantages

- The bachelor's programme ‘Applied Physics and Mathematics’ is aimed at an in-depth study of modern computer and information technology. It makes it possible to carry out productive research in various fields of physics, engineering and technology.
- Students master advanced methods for solving applied problems and acquire in-depth knowledge in the fields of physics and mathematics.
- The training is based on the combination of fundamental education with practical work in academic and research laboratories, as well as at enterprises of potential employers
- Throughout the training, lecturers and students work together to solve problems that are novel and of considerable practical importance.
- Graduates of the programme are fully prepared for continuing their education in master’s programmes and for a successful academic career.

Accreditation

The programme is internationally accredited by the Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance and Career Development (AKKORK), [the Certificate dated 30 May 2018](https://spbu.ru/file/29734/download?token=8h7oosd3)

Career opportunities

- The programme is aimed at training specialists in the fields of physics, mathematics and information technology for research and innovative developments in fundamental physico-mathematical, applied and interdisciplinary areas
- The graduates are trained to work for modern high-tech enterprises with research-intensive world-class production conducting R&D in engineering and applied physics and introducing new cutting-edge technologies and devices through the methods and approaches of applied mathematics and physics

**Key positions**

- Design engineer
- Specialist in computer-aided design of technological processes
- IT specialist in contemporary physics experiment
- Teacher (teaching activity in pre-school, primary general, basic general, secondary general education)
- Teacher of professional training, vocational education, and lifelong professional education and training
- Software developer
- Expert in research and engineering

[This webpage may contain outdated information. The programme descriptions and admission requirements for the 2026/2027 academic year are currently being updated. For the latest information on 2026/2027 admission, please visit the Admissions Office website.](https://abiturient.spbu.ru/en/)

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