National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
- Location
- Moscow, Russia
About the university
NRNU MEPhI (National Research Nuclear University “Moscow Engineering Physics Institute”) is the largest Russian university founded in 1942, specializing in the training of highly qualified specialists in nuclear physics, engineering, information technology and other science-intensive disciplines. It ranks 2nd in the rating of Russian universities and 107th in the world in the PUR WORLD University Rankings. MEPhI is among the world's leading universities in natural sciences and closely cooperates with leading Russian and international organizations such as Rosatom, NASA, CERN. MEPhI values are honor, integrity, freedom of creativity, teamwork, advanced results, respect and critical thinking. NRNU MEPhI graduates work at leading Russian enterprises, such as: SC Rosatom, Kurchatov Institute, Polyus Research Institute and many others.
A special place in the educational process is occupied by the MEPhI Atomic Center, which was established to conduct research, train students and retrain specialists for leading scientific centers. Every year more than 600 students participate in the educational process using the reactor. The base of the AC is the basin-type research reactor commissioned in 1967. MEPhI research reactor allows conducting research on a wide range of problems from macrocosm to microcosm, solving applied problems in the field of engineering, ecology and medicine.
Students from many countries study at NRNU MEPhI.
Advantages of education
- MEPhI is a global university. It has adapted the European Bologna education process, and now offers BS, MS and PhD programs. It is also a member of the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement and Operate), ENEN (European Nuclear Education Network), STAR-NET (Regional Network for Education and Training in Nuclear Technology) international communities and offers a number of programs and courses in English.
- Compliance of educational programs with international standards of engineering education
- Training in collaboration with the world's leading corporations and major scientific centers
- new technologies for training personnel of various competencies and skill levels directly in the process of conducting scientific research
- Own unique experimental laboratories and centers
- Modularity, interdisciplinarity and individual approach to learning
Campus
The campus is located in 20+ buildings in Moscow. The educational process in NRNU MEPhI is provided with the necessary classroom and laboratory facilities. All the rooms where training classes are held have modern equipment, which gives the unique opportunity to obtain practical skills. The total teaching and laboratory area corresponds to 56% of the total area of the University. Lecture halls and part of classrooms are equipped with multimedia projectors and interactive whiteboards.
Sport facilities
MEPhI offers 4 facilities for sports and is provided with the necessary infrastructure to implement disciplines in physical education and sports, including: Sambo wrestling, basketball, volleyball, fitness aerobics, gymnastics and other sports. There are also two universal outdoor sports grounds, 800 square meters in area, a sports hall and a gym. The University has many sports sections and organizes tournaments and competitions. The sports facilities of NRNU MEPhI are open to the public every day (except Sundays) and are freely available for use by students and staff.
For the medical care of students and staff, NRNU MEPhI has Polyclinic No. 1 of Clinical Hospital No. 85, and a paramedical health center in the main academic building of the University.
Teaching facilities
Modern unique training and laboratory complexes
Rich library collection (over 2 mln items)
Round-the-clock access to electronic resources
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Description
Students and postgraduates of the Moscow site of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI live in eight buildings of dormitories (corridor/apartment/block type).
Building No. 1: Moscow, Moskvorechye str., 2/1;
Building No. 2: Moscow, Moskvorechye str., 2/2;
Building No. 3: Moscow, Moskvorechye str., 19/ 3;
Building No. 4: Moscow, Moskvorechye str., 19/ 4;
Building No. 5: Moscow, Koshkina str., 11/1;
Building No. 7: Moscow, Shkuleva str., 27/2;
Building No. 8: Moscow, Proletarsky Prospekt, 8/2;
Building No. 9: Moscow, Moskvorechye str., 19/2.
Dormitory equipment
- Rooms in apartments
Depending on the number of residents, the rooms are equipped with tables, chairs, wardrobes, bookshelves, beds, bedside tables, mattresses, linens, towels and other bedding.
- Kitchens
The rooms are equipped with kitchen furniture, sinks, electric stoves, two-chamber refrigerators, tables, chairs.
- Bathrooms
In one–room apartments, they are shared. The two-room and three-room apartments are separate. An additional toilet is provided in the three-room apartments.
- Common rooms
Laundry facilities with washing machines are available on all floors of the buildings.
- Internet
A free Wi-Fi network is available throughout the dormitory buildings. All rooms are equipped with sockets for Internet access. The Internet is free for residents.
- Additional zones
Each building offers comfortable and modern spaces for study, recreation and sports.
- Safety
The dormitory has round-the-clock security, access to the territory is by personalized passes.
Accommodation cost
- Buildings 1-2Apartment type1,410 rubles per month
- Buildings 3-5, 7The lobby type905 rubles per month
- Building 9Apartment type3,000 rubles per month
Location of dormitories
- Scientific societies
NRNU MEPhI Student Scientific Society was established to popularize research activities. Since 2020, the flagship activity of the Student Scientific Society has been Project activity.
Scientific clubs work at the University.
- Creative associations
Creativity at our university has many incarnations: vocal, theater, poetry, painting, and more.
- Sports opportunities
NRNU MEPhI has many sports sections: sambo wrestling, basketball, volleyball, fitness aerobics, gymnastics and other sports.
The Reactor Sports Club is a sports association that popularizes sports and active lifestyle among students.
- Volunteer programs
Volunteer Center is an association of students involved in social, event and environmental volunteering.
EcoMEPhI organizes actions that involve students in active care for nature conservation and strive to reduce their own ecological footprint.
- Student self-governance
The Joint Council of Students is a body of student self-government.
Curators are students who help first-year students with everyday and administrative issues and adaptation to the university. Each mentor passes the Mentor School, where he/she receives the necessary information.
- International projects
Global MEPhi International Friendship Club is one of the leading organizations for international students in Moscow.
Events
Africa Day
NRNU MEPhI hosted an event dedicated to Africa Day, a holiday established by the United Nations and celebrated annually by the African Union countries on 25 May.
More than twenty students representing African countries studying at NRNU MEPhI and OINPE took part in the celebration. The students presented their traditional dances and songs, tasted national dishes and talked about popular board games.
All those present at the event thanked the organisers for the unique opportunity to present the diversity of culture of African countries and peoples directly within the walls of the University. The atmosphere of openness and mutual understanding created at the event made a significant contribution to the strengthening of interethnic ties and contributed to the further development of tolerant attitudes among international students. This initiative was an important step in creating a more cohesive and harmonious student community.
Tomorrow's leaders
The Directorate of Career Development and Employer Relations of NRNU MEPhI launched a unique program “Leaders of Tomorrow” aimed at developing talented students and training future leaders of the nuclear industry. The program will give participants an opportunity to form their career development strategy, deepen their knowledge of key industry competencies, build a network of professional contacts and gain practical experience at key enterprises.
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