Materials Science

The MSc program is 2 years long: the first year is to strengthen your theoretical background, and the second year is to focus on research. Students have the freedom to choose courses and extracurricular activities to shape their individual trajectory, acquire soft skills, and gain entrepreneurial skills to prepare for job placement.
Our program provides broad and integrated overview of materials science and in-depth study of a particular problems of the industry. Our graduates will get all the necessary knowledge and skills to:
acquire hands-on experience in materials design and device prototyping and use it in their future career
communicate and function effectively within any research and industry multidisciplinary teams
apply knowledge of fundamental science and engineering to identify, formulate and solve complex materials and devices problems
use the techniques and modern technological tools necessary for engineering practice
design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data

Our graduates shape their own futures by choosing from a variety of career opportunities in industry, science and business:
Landing specialist positions in Engineering, Manufacturing and Support in various fields (batteries, solar cells, etc.), as well as Skolkovo resident companies and startups.
Landing PhD positions and continuing research at leading Russian and international universities and research entities.
Starting a business on their own or through the Skolkovo innovation ecosystem with its extensive pool of experts, partners, consultants and investors.

Bachelor's degree, or its equivalent in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science.
If your education has not been conducted in English, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.