Central University and Skoltech Unveil Joint Bachelors Program in Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence

The Central University and Skoltech have announced a partnership that will include a bachelor’s program. This collaborative undergraduate program is titled «Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence» and has a duration of four years. Students enrolled will delve into the mathematical foundations of AI and learn to apply contemporary AI technologies in both scientific and practical endeavors.

The curriculum offers:

— Opportunities to work in Skoltech laboratories under the guidance of professors and leading experts;
— Courses taught in English, such as «Deep Learning,» «Theoretical Methods of Deep Learning,» «Generative Models,» and more;
— Access to computational resources for training models and conducting experiments;
— Participation in Skoltech’s scientific seminars.

Instructors for the program will include professionals from both the Central University and Skoltech:

— Alexander Diakonov, the head of the «Artificial Intelligence» department at the Central University and the chief coach of the Russian AI team that won the International Olympiad in AI in 2024;
— Evgeny Burnaev, a professor and director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence at Skoltech;
— Vladimir Pimkin, the head of the «Mathematics» department at the Central University;
— Ivan Tyukin, a professor at Skoltech’s AI Center, Turing Award Fellow, and head of the lab for Reliable, Adaptive, and Trustworthy AI;
— Along with other distinguished faculty members.

Undergraduate students who enroll at the Central University in 2024 and 2025 are eligible to apply for the program. Applications are being accepted on the Central University’s website.

Additionally, a joint research and educational center will be established, combining the practical approach of the Central University with the scientific expertise of Skoltech. This center aims to develop new programs, form research groups with students, conduct joint AI research, and facilitate access to Skoltech’s laboratories.

Plans for the future include summer schools, online courses, workshops, and research tracks. Central University Rector Evgeny Ivashkevich emphasized that the partnership with Skoltech is a strategic move. The complex AI models available today allow for precise representations of real phenomena, which transforms scientific approaches. Skoltech will assist students in their development as future researchers. Programs and projects will focus on preparing in-demand professionals and addressing significant challenges.

Skoltech Rector Alexander Kuleshov highlighted that this partnership responds to contemporary challenges. The goal is not mass accessibility but finding those capable of breakthroughs. Skoltech provides global expertise, while the Central University contributes fresh perspectives and energy. This collaboration is an investment in the future of Russian science.