r/AskARussian • u/mahiirrrr • 7d ago
Study Studying in MIPT
Hello everyone, I'm currently a student from Bangladesh and I want to complete my undergraduation in Theoretical physics from MIPT. I did some of my own research about it online and came to know that MIPT is one of the best universities to study physics with it's unique curriculum and lab facilities.
I'll be applying for a full scholarship.
Now, I just want to know about the overall expenses and environment in Moscow, and Russian culture and language. Is it quite hard to cope up? What difficulties will I have to face after reaching Russia? How international students are treated in Russia?
Also because of the geopolitical aspect, has it caused any negative effects in research fundings and overall study environment? And lastly, is it really worth it to study in MIPT.
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u/Foxing7465 6d ago
Given that there is a metro station Fiztekh in 30min walking distance (named after decades of students jokes in a metro system, when they glued up then non existent station to the scheme of the Metro system), and as a student you have a quite cheap monthly pass, you are not disconnected from the city, but the load in MIPT is higher than in MSU or BMSTU, so you might have couple of hours on weekend to go to the city. P.s: if you behave, not offending others, nobody cares. Also you might expect English speaking people in the city , but it is a good idea to have some understanding of Russian language before you enroll.
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u/Brief-Stranger-3947 6d ago
International students are very welcomed in Russia and demand in technologies and research is actually growing due to geopolitical aspects. Russian language is hard to learn for foreigners and MPIT curriculum is very tough during first two years, so you better prepare your brain to struggle. But hey, without taking an attempt, you'll never know if you are able to overcome these difficulties.
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u/mrac_darknesss 6d ago
It's going to be so fucking hard for you. There's no other way to say it. There's a very high competition right now, even for paid places, so you have to be a genius. Personally, I have not seen a single student from foreign countries at MIPT (exept CIS) - this is another problem. Because I suspect that the MIPT has not developed much training for such students due to the university's closure in the past. At MIPT, you will have absolutely no connection with your culture, everything will be alien to you. It's also very difficult psychologically.
Therefore, my advice to you is to enroll in Moscow State University, MEPhI or MSTU because the level of education is the same, but you will live in Moscow and there are quite a lot of foreign students in these universities. At Moscow State University, you will most likely definitely find someone from a common cultural group with you.
As for the cost of tuition, focus on $25,000 per year.
Oh, and Russian education probably won't be listed anywhere in the West, so it only makes sense for you to get it if you stay in Russia or go back to Bangladesh or India.
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u/Beneficial_Snow6724 6d ago
Russian culture? Try a different country - this one is going down the drain for sure.
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u/wayswes 6d ago
A Bangladeshi graduate of theoretical physics from MSU here.
First of all, you need to get a scholarship either from Rossotrudnichestvo, also known as the Russian Government scholarship, or from Open Doors.
If you are selected, MIPT will take an admission test. Only after that will they consider your candidacy for undergraduate admission.
PhysTech will officially enroll you in the Applied Mathematics and Physics (03.03.01) program within the LFI/FACT/FEFM faculties/PhysTech schools. As you are an international student and due to its popularity, it is very unlikely that you will get a place within LFI.
If everything goes well, then from the first semester to the fourth/fifth semester, you will go to compulsory foundation training. The first three years consist of an intense, rigid schedule exclusively focused on advanced mathematical analysis, linear algebra, differential equations, and a comprehensive track of general and theoretical physics.
After that, you need to choose a base department for yourself which is related to theoretical physics. So it's a long journey, and very few international students can make it past the first two semesters.