Contents:

  1. Everything clicks at ITMO
  2. Available programs
  3. How to apply
  4. Key dates
  5. Useful sources

Everything clicks at ITMO

Everything clicks at ITMO – that’s the motto of the university’s 2025 admissions campaign. ITMO brings together fields that are worlds apart: art and programming, physics and esports, and startups and laboratories. But there’s more – here, students can express themselves, immerse themselves in science, and intern at top companies while at the same time experiencing the beauty of St. Petersburg – Russia’s cultural capital and the home of ITMO. Whatever you choose, everything will click just right at ITMO.

To help applicants and their parents make a conscious decision, ITMO and Sberbank have updated their admission aid (available only in Russian) for school students with helpful FAQs and recommendations on all things admissions: namely, how to pick a university, a career, and a city for studies and work; how to support your child during the application period; how to get a student loan and a stipend; and what do when plan A fails. 

ITMO's 2025 admissions campaign. Credit: ITMO University

ITMO's 2025 admissions campaign. Credit: ITMO University

Available programs

Bachelor’s programs. This year, ITMO offers 26 Bachelor’s programs in five subject areas: physics, information technologies, economics and innovations, engineering, and life sciences.

Among the programs’ partners are top tech companies in Russia such as Yandex, Sberbank, VK, Avito, and many more. These programs include tailor-made courses, internship and employment opportunities, and special stipends for students. Among them are AI360: ML Native (w/ Yandex and Sberbank), Software Engineering (w/ Avito), Wireless Technologies (w/ Yadro), and Business Informatics and Data-Driven Management (w/ Kontur).

In 2025, the university launched a new subject area within the Computer Technologies in Design program – 54.03.01 Design. For this program, applicants will need to take the Unified State Exam (USE) in literature, social studies, and Russian. When enrolled, they will be able to choose one of the following specializations: Video Game Design, 3D Visualization, or Graphic Interface Design.

This year, ITMO excelled at the contest by the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media for its educational programs in IT and AI. Three of the university’s Bachelor’s programs were ranked high in AI: AI360: ML NATIVE, Software Engineering, and Computer Technologies; Software Engineering was named a top-level IT program, and Computer Systems and Technologies and AI Engineering – advanced-level IT programs.

A total of 1,485 tuition-free positions are available for prospective Bachelor’s students at ITMO this year. Learn more about Bachelor’s programs here and here (for international students).

ITMO's 2025 admissions campaign. Credit: ITMO University

ITMO's 2025 admissions campaign. Credit: ITMO University

Master’s programs. Prospective Master’s students can choose out of 82 programs in 13 subject areas: programming, AI, biology, cybersecurity, engineering sciences, humanities, ecology, biotechnology, chemistry, robotics, energy, physics, as well as economics and innovations.

As with Bachelor’s programs, most of ITMO Master’s programs are implemented in collaboration with big-name tech companies: Highload Systems (w/ Yandex), Software Engineering (w/ Gazprom Neft), Artificial Intelligence (w/ Napoleon IT), IT Team Lead (w/ Samolet Group), Cybersecurity (w/ Positive Technologies), Web Scale Systems (w/ VK), and Bioeconomics and Resource Management (w/ Gazprom Neft).

Among the year’s new programs are AI Product (w/ Alfa-Bank), Frontend and Backend Development (online; w/ Yandex Practicum), Natural Gas Transportation, and Generative Technologies for Design of Urban Environments. The Multimedia Technologies, Design and Usability program now also offers the subject area 54.04.01 Design.

In total, the university offers 2,760 tuition-free spots for prospective Master’s students. Learn more about Master’s programs here and here (for international students).

ITMO's 2025 admissions campaign. Credit: ITMO University

ITMO's 2025 admissions campaign. Credit: ITMO University

PhD programs. For future PhD students, there’s a choice of 53 specializations across 11 subject areas: information technologies, AI, cybersecurity, physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, engineering sciences, robotics, humanities, biotech, and foodtech. ITMO offers 258 tuition-free and 141 fee-based positions, along with 91 spots within the target quota. Learn more about PhD programs here.

ITMO's 2025 admissions campaign. Credit: ITMO University

ITMO's 2025 admissions campaign. Credit: ITMO University

How to apply

To apply to ITMO, you can submit your application:

  • in-person at the admissions office on Kronverksky Pr. 49 (first floor); here, you can also consult the office’s employees on your admission; 

  • via the admissions website; if you have any difficulties, please visit the admissions office in-person or contact its employees via +7 (812) 480-04-80 or abit@itmo.ru

  • via Gosuslugi.

Applicants need to provide original copies of their documents before, not after, enrollment.

The admissions office is open from 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays and from 11 am to 3 pm on weekends. On August 23-24, the office will work from 10 am to 3 pm.

ITMO's 2025 admissions campaign. Credit: ITMO University

ITMO's 2025 admissions campaign. Credit: ITMO University

Key dates

Bachelor’s programs. Applications to Bachelor’s programs will close on July 15 (for those applying via entrance exams) and on July 25 (for those applying with USE results or competitions). 

Applicants for fee-based positions can submit their applications until August 18

The list of enrolled students will be up on the website on July 27

Students who enroll without entrance exams or within the target quota for tuition-free positions need to submit their documents by August 1 (12 pm, GMT+3); the orders of admission will be released on August 2

Applicants for tuition-free positions must confirm their enrollment by August 5 (12 pm, GMT+3). Orders of admission will be available on August 6

The list of enrolled students for fee-based positions will be published on August 20

Master’s programs. The application deadline is August 19 (for tuition-free positions) and August 27 (for fee-based positions). 

The list of enrolled students will be available on August 23

Applicants for tuition-free positions need to confirm their enrollment by August 24 (12 pm, GMT+3).

Orders of admission will be up on August 25 (for tuition-free positions) and August 29 (for fee-based positions).

ITMO's 2025 admissions campaign. Credit: ITMO University

ITMO's 2025 admissions campaign. Credit: ITMO University

Useful sources

The main admissions resources for prospective students are the official admissions website and international studies website – there, you will find all the information you need about the admissions campaign, entrance exams, and enrollment lists, as well as step-by-step application guides for international applicants. 

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