Astronomy 60 months Undergraduate Program By Kazan (Volga region) Federal University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

60 monthsProgram duration

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Main Subject Area

Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Graduates of the Astronomy specialty are prepared to carry out research work in the field of fundamental astrophysics and applied astronomy, using modern ground-based and space telescopes and theoretical modeling based on modern numerical methods. The professional activity of graduates of the specialty is associated with: the use of large modern ground-based and space telescopes for observing celestial bodies in a wide range of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation - in the optical, ultraviolet, gamma, X-ray, radio areas; solving fundamental and applied problems of modern astrophysics and astronomy; the study of the physical parameters of celestial bodies in near and far space - asteroids, stars, galaxies, galaxy clusters; performing high-precision astronomical observations and theoretical calculations using modern high-speed computers and software; collection, processing, archiving, storage and dissemination of astronomical observation data performed on various telescopes around the world; studies of the problems of the nature of dark matter and dark energy, the reasons for the accelerated expansion of the Universe. Graduates of the specialty work in research institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences and foreign scientific centers, in higher educational institutions of the Russian Federation and other countries, teach astronomy, physics, computer science in secondary schools and secondary specialized educational institutions, work in organizations involved in the creation and application of the latest optical and electronic devices, satellite and aerospace observation technologies.

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Graduates of the Astronomy specialty are prepared to carry out research work in the field of fundamental astrophysics and applied astronomy, using modern ground-based and space telescopes and theoretical modeling based on modern numerical methods. The professional activity of graduates of the specialty is associated with: the use of large modern ground-based and space telescopes for observing celestial bodies in a wide range of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation - in the optical, ultraviolet, gamma, X-ray, radio areas; solving fundamental and applied problems of modern astrophysics and astronomy; the study of the physical parameters of celestial bodies in near and far space - asteroids, stars, galaxies, galaxy clusters; performing high-precision astronomical observations and theoretical calculations using modern high-speed computers and software; collection, processing, archiving, storage and dissemination of astronomical observation data performed on various telescopes around the world; studies of the problems of the nature of dark matter and dark energy, the reasons for the accelerated expansion of the Universe. Graduates of the specialty work in research institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences and foreign scientific centers, in higher educational institutions of the Russian Federation and other countries, teach astronomy, physics, computer science in secondary schools and secondary specialized educational institutions, work in organizations involved in the creation and application of the latest optical and electronic devices, satellite and aerospace observation technologies.

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Russia’s Kazan Federal University (KFU) offers a broad selection of bachelor’s programs, including:

    Bachelor’s degree in “Economics. International Business”;

    Specialist degree in “General Medicine” and “Dentistry”;

    Bachelor’s degree in “Petroleum Engineering”;             

    And many more fascinating courses

Undergraduate programs at KFU last four years if studying full-time, and usually involve 26 to 30 hours of study time per week.

Admission requirements

To apply for an undergraduate degree at Kazan Federal University, you must:

1. Have completed your secondary education;

2. Prove your Russian language proficiency (minimum TORFL-1);

3. Pass KFU’s entrance exam (a Russian language test, plus tests in two basic subjects relevant to the academic field chosen).

KFU provides courses in Preparatory school for those students who have little or no knowledge of the Russian language before they begin Russian-taught degree programs. Within 10 months of pre-university instruction, students gain the Russian language proficiency that meets the demands of CEFR level B1 or TORFL level 1, study in a chosen academic field (“professional profiles”) and adapt to the new educational environment and routine life. Upon completing Preparatory School, students are expected to be ready to enter the Russian-taught full-degree programs at KFU and other Russian institutions of higher education. 

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Russia’s Kazan Federal University (KFU) offers a great number of master’s degrees and doctoral programs, including:

    Mathematics;

    Fundamental Informatics and Information Technologies (Data Science);

    Petroleum Engineering;

    And many more programs

Master’s degree programs at KFU require two years of full-time study and the duration of PhD programs is 3 years of full-time study.

Admission requirements for master’s degree

To be eligible for a master’s degree program at Kazan Federal University, you must:

1. Have completed a bachelor's degree (or specialist diploma);

2. Prove your Russian language proficiency (minimum TORFL-2) – if the program is taught in Russian;

3. Pass the entrance examination, which features a Russian language test and a test in basic subject relevant to the academic field chosen.

KFU provides courses in Preparatory school for those students who have little or no knowledge of the Russian language before they begin Russian-taught degree programs. Within 10 months of pre-university instruction, students gain the Russian language proficiency that meets the demands of CEFR level B1 or TORFL level 1, study in a chosen academic field (“professional profiles”) and adapt to the new educational environment and routine life. Upon completing Preparatory School, students are expected to be ready to enter the Russian-taught full-degree programs at KFU and other Russian institutions of higher education. Full information about available programs can be found here.

Admission requirements for doctoral programs

In Russia the doctoral degree system is two-tier: First doctoral degree (“Candidate of Science in …”) and Second doctoral degree (“Doctor of Science in …”).

Admissions for first doctoral degree:

    Specialist diploma or a master’s degree;Russian language proficiency (min torfl-2).

Studies last 3 years and they prepare students for research and professorial activities. Students must acquire skills in teaching methods and information technology, and pass qualifying exams in foreign language, history of sciences and in specialization. The program includes independent research as well as preparation and public defense of a thesis. After graduation students get diploma of a researcher and after preparation and public defense of the thesis, the candidate is awarded the first doctoral degree (“Candidate of Science”).

Second doctoral degree is an individual program with no fixed duration. It follows the degree “Candidate of Science”. After advanced research, preparation and public defense of the thesis, the candidate is awarded the second doctoral degree (“Doctor of Science”).

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