Independent aspirantura studies

Step 1. Application

The application for independent aspirantura studies is filled in the Pure System according to the instructions. Login to the Pure System is available by SPbU Personal Account. It is activated on the next business day after filling in the registration form. In case of difficulties at this step, technical support specialists will be pleased to help you: support.pure@spbu.ru.

Scanned copies of the following documents should be attached to the application:

• The application addressed to the Rector of St Petersburg University (according to the established form)
• A copy of an identity document
• A copy of a specialist or master degree
• The list of published research papers and/or patents (certificates): for a utility model, industrial design, selection achievements, computer software, a database, integrated circuit topologies duly registered (if any) signed by an applicant
• Justification for choosing the topic of the doctoral dissertation
• The doctoral dissertation preparation plan (according to the established form)

Step 2. Conclusion of the Agreement

You will be informed about the decision taken regarding your application in a way that is convenient for you (as indicated in the Application) within 30 working days from the date of the deadline for accepting documents. In case of application approval, the relevant Agreement is concluded with you. An estimated cost, the amount of which is calculated taking into account a number of factors, including the duration of the affiliation, the hours worked by the research supervisor, the amount of use of the SPbU Research Park resources, etc. is attached to it.