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• Student Spotlight: Er Mert, Turkey

  With dreams of developing an AI-based service that will benefit many, Er Mert came to ITMO to hone his skills in computer science. Balancing a full-time job with intensive classes, he is getting closer to his goal one step at a time. Learn his story in today’s interview.

  19.02.2026

• First Time: ITMO Hosts Regional Round of Russian National School Student Contest in Three Subjects

  This year, ITMO hosted the regional rounds of the national school student contest in three subjects – computer science, physics, and ecology – for the first time. In total, the contest brought together about a thousand talented school students from St. Petersburg. The national contest is the biggest and most prestigious of its kind for school students; winners get the opportunity to enroll at the country’s leading universities without exams.

  10.02.2026

• Student Spotlight: Wang Qin, China

  Wang’s academic journey bridges many worlds – China and Russia, software and hardware, challenges and successes. After completing his Master’s at ITMO, Wang is now preparing to return as a PhD student, having won a full scholarship once again. In this interview, he reflects on his cross-cultural academic path, the value of interdisciplinary research, and how setbacks can become stepping stones.

  05.06.2025

• Russian Team Claims 24 Medals at the International Advanced Tournament in Informatics in Bulgaria

  The Russian national team took home fifteen gold and nine silver medals at the XVI International Advanced Tournament in Informatics (IATI), which took place in Bulgaria on April 9-13. The students joined the event remotely. The senior team’s coach was Andrey Stankevich, an associate professor and the dean of ITMO’s Information Technologies and Programming Faculty.

  21.04.2025

• Student Spotlight: Raden Galen, Indonesia

  A computer systems student, Raden has embraced every twist and turn of life as an international student. Eager for new experiences, he’s carving out his own space at ITMO. In this interview, he shares what inspired him to study in Russia, his favorite hangout spots in the city, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

  16.01.2025

• Student Spotlight: Ricardo Augusto, Angola

  Meet Ricardo, an aspiring computer specialist from Angola. Passionate about technology, languages, and basketball, he has come to St. Petersburg to fulfill his dream of studying at one of Russia's top universities. In this interview, he shares his story of determination, cultural discovery, and his hopes for the future.

  09.01.2025

• Triumph Again: Russian Students Win Four Gold Medals at International Olympiad in Informatics

  At the recently concluded International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), the Russian team secured four gold medals – repeating last year’s success! Competing under the IOI flag, the team was coached by Andrey Stankevich, the Dean of ITMO’s Information Technologies and Programming Faculty, who also trained the teams that secured ITMO’s seven wins at ICPC. This year, IOI brought together over 350 participants from 91 countries, all assembled in Egypt’s Alexandria on September 1-8.

  07.09.2024

• Student Spotlight: Kunj Rathi, India

  In today’s interview, we learn about the experiences of Kunj Rathi, an exchange student at ITMO from Parul University, India. A student of computer science and information security, Kunj talks to us about adapting to a new educational system and navigating cultural nuances in St. Petersburg. Read on for Kunj's unique perspective on bridging cultures and embracing the opportunities that come with studying abroad.

  09.05.2024

• Student Spotlight: Minhajul Islam, Bangladesh

  In this interview, we talk with Minhajul Islam from Bangladesh, who is about to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in computer systems and technologies at ITMO. Motivated by a deep-seated desire to see his country stand firmly in the IT industry, Minhajul aims to ensure Bangladesh's technological self-sufficiency. Read on to learn about the new chapter of his life in St. Petersburg. 

  02.05.2024

• Russian Team Claims Four Gold Medals at the International Olympiad in Informatics 2023

  Participating under a neutral flag, a team of Russian school students brought home a haul of four gold medals at the recent International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI). The competition took place in Hungary and drew contestants from over 90 countries. The team was coached by Andrey Stankevich, an associate professor at ITMO’s Information Technologies and Programming Faculty, and Alexey Maleev, the head of the IT Education Development Center at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT).

  04.09.2023