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• Glimpses of Student Life at ITMO Dormitories

  ITMO is a great choice for international students who seek not only quality education but also a lively and engaging campus experience. The university's dormitories provide a welcoming environment where peers from around the world can come together, make friends, and enjoy a wide array of fun activities. Let's explore how these dormitories provide a sense of belonging and camaraderie to ITMO students from around the globe.

  13.06.2023

• Student Spotlight: Durhel Kibamba, Congo

  In a tale of ambition and cross-cultural exploration, Durhel, an international student from Congo, embarked on a journey to Russia in pursuit of higher education. With dreams as vast as the African savanna and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Durhel's adventure in the land of snow-capped landscapes has just begun. In this interview, he shares a lot about his homeland while shedding light on his experiences in his new home.

  08.06.2023

• Student Spotlight: Carl Hakim, Egypt

  Over a span of 123 years, ITMO has witnessed countless stories of ambition and innovation unfold on its campuses. Walking on a similar path, our international student Carl Hakim has embarked on a transformative journey at ITMO, where he now stands as a second-year Master's student specializing in the revolutionary field of industrial ecology. In today’s interview, Carl delves into his project and shares his captivating experiences in the enchanting city of St. Petersburg, which has become his second home.

  01.06.2023

• Student Spotlight: Israt Jahan, Bangladesh

  It is often said that the best things happen to you when you least expect it. Such has been the case of Israt, who ended up falling in love with information technology and robotics out of the blue! Ever since that day, she strived hard to make her way from Bangladesh to Russia and gain a good education in the field of her choice. Read on to learn more about her life-changing moment and her other experiences at ITMO.

  25.05.2023

• Student Spotlight: Makha Karkout, Syria

  Eager to learn software engineering at one of the best universities in the world, Makha Karkout decided to travel all the way from Syria to Russia. Currently a student in ITMO’s Foundation Program, Makha will pursue a Master’s degree in software engineering come September. In today’s Student Spotlight, learn more about Makha’s native country, Syria, and her experiences in St. Petersburg.

  18.05.2023

• Student Spotlight: Bashar Mawase, Israel

  The wonderland of mathematics and coding brought Bashar Mawase all the way from Israel to St. Petersburg. Currently a student in ITMO’s Foundation Program, he plans to study mathematics and artificial intelligence during his Bachelor’s. Dig into today’s Student Spotlight to learn more about Israel and get an insight into Bashar’s new life in Russia.

  11.05.2023

• Student Spotlight: Lilia Tafran, Syria

  Driven by sheer passion for improving the current standards of global healthcare, Lilia Tafran, a student from Syria, decided to learn her trade in Russia. She won a full scholarship from the Russian government and enrolled herself at ITMO’s СhemBio Cluster (SCAMT). Today, we got the opportunity to meet her and learn about her early impressions of ITMO and St. Petersburg. How did she survive the winter and what are her plans for the summer? Read on to find out.

  04.05.2023

• Student Spotlight: Rahim Hakimov, Tajikistan

  ITMO’s unmatched success at ICPC inspires many youngsters to take up coding. Today, we’ll talk to someone who has not only made coding his vocation but also represented ITMO at the highest level. Meet Rahim Hakimov, a 20-year-old student from Tajikistan who is also a software engineer at Yandex. Thanks to his passion for coding, he has begun his career in big tech before even having graduated! Learn about Rahim’s incredible feats at ITMO in today's student spotlight.

  27.04.2023

• Student Spotlight: Goodness Ajamu, Nigeria

  When you dream big, nothing can stop you from reaching the top. In this interview, we talk with Goodness Ajamu, a 23-year-old whose love for quantum mechanics has brought him all the way from Kwara State in Nigeria to St. Petersburg. Read on to learn more about his experiences as an international student at ITMO.

  20.04.2023

• Student Spotlight: Ogom Faith Blessing, Nigeria

  Challenges only make us stronger! This is evident from the story of Ogom, an international student from Nigeria who broke conventions to pursue a career in technology and study in Russia, where she believes opportunities are equally available to all. Her passion for tech brought her to ITMO, where she will soon begin a Bachelor’s degree in information security. What motivated her in this field and what has been her life like in St. Petersburg? Read on to find out.

  13.04.2023