Entrance Examinations for Postgraduate Studies

Quick Reference. Complete information available on our Russian-language page.

The entrance exam is an oral examination in Russian language conducted face-to-face, testing knowledge in Physics. For admission to the exam, a valid ID (passport) must be presented; use of communication devices during the exam is prohibited.

Each exam ticket contains three theoretical questions from the list.Answers are evaluated using a 100-point scale; minimum passing score is 50 points per question; final grade is calculated as arithmetic mean of all scores.

A candidate receives three days for preparation, gets their ticket four days prior to the exam date, presents a report and slides based on three questions from the ticket.

No retakes allowed; candidates who achieve equal scores will be admitted according to individual achievements; successful applicants submit either original diploma (for quota-based enrollment) or sign contract for paid services (for fee-paying basis).

Schedule of Entrance Examinations

Exam	Scientific Specialties	Place of conduct	Date of conduct	Time of conduct
Physics	1.3.1 – Space physics, astronomy 1.3.4. – Radiophysics 1.6.18. – Atmospheric sciences and climatology	Irkutsk, Lermontov street, 126A

Procedures for entrance exams for people with disabilities and those with limited health capabilities, along with general rules for filing and reviewing appeals, are set forth in Admission Regulations