Contemporary Combinatorics
An online Master’s program in English at MIPT — modern discrete mathematics, computer science and research.
- 2 yearsMaster’s program
- Onlinedistance learning
- Englishlanguage of study
- MIPTMaster’s degree
- Современная комбинаторика · RU
- Комбинаторика и цифровая экономика · RU
- Contemporary Combinatorics · EN
About the program
Think in discrete structures
Build a rigorous foundation in modern combinatorics and learn how discrete models work in computer science and complex networks.
Some problems fit into one sentence. Their solutions can open an entire field of mathematics.
Contemporary Combinatorics is a two-year MIPT Master’s program taught in English. It focuses on modern discrete mathematics and its applications in computer science and the analysis of complex networks.
Students develop intuition for discrete objects, study advanced methods and work on a research problem with academic supervision. The program is suitable for those who want to move towards mathematical research, algorithm design or analytical work.
The degree is delivered online using distance educational technologies, while the official form of study is full-time.
Modern mathematics
Random graphs, graph theory, additive combinatorics and computational complexity.
Research practice
Reading research papers, formulating questions and carrying out a supervised project.
From theory to models
Mathematical models, computational experiments and applications in computer science.
Study format
Online, but not alone
Recorded materials provide flexibility; live academic work, deadlines and research keep the program structured.
Electronic courses
Work through course materials online and manage the pace within the academic schedule.
Weekly webinars
Meet instructors in office-hour sessions, discuss material and ask questions.
Research supervision
Develop an individual research project and prepare a Master’s thesis with a supervisor.
Remote assessment
Intermediate assessments use remote identity verification and online proctoring.
Curriculum
A route into contemporary combinatorics
The official program highlights the courses below. The individual curriculum and course set may be updated by MIPT.
- 01Random Graphs
- 02Advanced Graph Theory
- 03Additive Combinatorics
- 04Computability and Complexity
- 05Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Academic community
Mathematicians behind the program
The program page introduces researchers working in combinatorics, graph theory and discrete geometry.
Andrey Raigorodskiy
Program coordinator and researcher in discrete mathematics.
Gyula O. H. Katona
Professor known for foundational work in combinatorial set theory.
János Pach
Mathematician working in combinatorics and discrete and computational geometry.
Maksim Zhukovskii
Researcher and author of university-level online mathematics courses.
Admission
Prepare for the 2027 intake
The 2026 admission campaign is over. Dates, places, tuition and exact requirements for 2027 have not yet been published.
What to do now
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Follow official updates
Watch the MIPT program page and the admission community for the 2027 announcement.
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Check your mathematics background
Use the entry requirements as a checklist and allow time to restore topics you have not used recently.
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Apply under the published rules
Submit documents only after MIPT publishes the official 2027 procedure, dates and application route.
Official MIPT rules, dates and prices take priority over information on this page. Until the 2027 campaign is published, we deliberately do not repeat figures from previous years.
FAQ
Before you apply
Short answers to the questions that matter before the new admission campaign begins.
Is the program taught in English?
Yes. Contemporary Combinatorics is the English-taught online Master’s program in the group of MIPT discrete mathematics programs.
Is it really online?
The program uses distance educational technologies: electronic courses, weekly online webinars, remote supervision and remotely proctored intermediate assessments. The official form of study is full-time.
Can I combine the program with work?
The online format is designed to let students remain at their current job. It is still a full Master’s program with an academic schedule, assessments and research work, so plan for a substantial weekly workload.
What degree will I receive?
The program is a two-year, full-time MIPT Master’s program in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (01.04.02), delivered online.
How much will the 2027 program cost?
The 2027 tuition has not been published. Check the official MIPT application pages when the new admission campaign opens; the old figure shown on the previous landing page is no longer used here.
Where can international applicants ask a question?
Contact the MIPT International Admissions Office at interadmission@phystech.edu or submit a request through the official program page.
Contacts
Stay close to the next intake
Follow admission updates, explore the official program page or contact the International Admissions Office.