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• How to Apply to ITMO PhD Programs in 2026

  In 2026, the admission rules for PhD programs in Russia have changed. For instance, according to the new regulations of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, entrance exams and personal achievements will be graded differently. We’ve asked ITMO’s Admission Office to clarify the new procedure for our PhD applicants in this article.

  22.01.2026

• How to Apply to ITMO Bachelor’s Programs in 2026

  In 2026, the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education is introducing new admission guidelines for universities. Among the changes are updated document submission formats and new rules for different categories of applicants. In this article, we take a look at the new admission process in detail and tell you how to apply to ITMO Bachelor’s programs with the help of ITMO’s Admission Office.

  20.01.2026

• ITMO Among Leaders of I Am a Professional Competition

  The 8th season of the I Am a Professional student competition has recently wrapped up, revealing that ITMO is once again at the top of the list of participating universities. Improving upon the results of last year, 13 ITMO students have earned the latest competition’s medals, while 120 more featured as runners-up.

  11.06.2025

• 5 Myths About Student Life in Russia Debunked

  Studying abroad is about building new connections, having fun and also learning how to fit into an unfamiliar environment. It’s inevitable to come across some common concerns about the way it will go, but luckily, not all of them are true! In this article, we address the most common myths about student life in Russia and at ITMO in particular.

  02.07.2024

• Applications Open for the I Am a Professional Contest

  The I Am a Professional competition is officially underway. Winners will receive monetary prizes of up to 300,000 rubles, admission privileges when applying for Master’s and PhD programs, and internship opportunities at major Russian companies. See below for details on this season’s contest.

  27.09.2023

• Staff Spotlight: Ekaterina Rassolenko, International Admissions Office

  Every year, hundreds of international students come to ITMO as well as travel abroad as part of academic mobility programs. Naturally, a lot of effort goes into making it happen. Let’s take a sneak peek into the workings of ITMO’s International Admissions Office through the words of Ekaterina, an employee since 2018.

  06.10.2022

• Professional Figure Skater Petr Gumennik On Entering ITMO and Getting into Bioinformatics

  Over 2,400 students started their Bachelor’s studies at ITMO this year. Among them is Petr Gumennik, a Russian ice skater and bronze medalist at the World Junior Figure Skating Championship. He joined ITMO University to study computer science and technologies but his dreams go beyond that: he wants to study bioinformatics and help create more efficient medication for the treatment of genetic diseases. 

  02.09.2022

• ITMO.STARS Winners On Career, Science, and New Projects

  The ITMO.STARS contest (application deadline: July 25) allows talented applicants to enroll at ITMO University regardless of their Unified State Exam scores. This initiative was launched five years ago and since then, several dozen gifted applicants submitted their projects and used them to enter the university. Last year, 19 students became finalists of the contest. In this story, some of them describe what they’ve managed to achieve since then.

  15.07.2022

• ITMO’s Summer Courses for School Students: Programming, GameDev and Management

  Every year the ITMO.START educational platform for school students hosts summer courses at the university’s campuses. During the practice-oriented classes held by experienced lecturers, students have the opportunity to learn new skills, dabble in science and choose their future career paths. Here are the courses that will be running this August.

  11.07.2022

• AI Security: ITMO Launches New Master’s Program

  This year, ITMO University is launching a new Master’s program titled AI Security. Its graduates will be able to ensure the security of AI systems and protect them from cyberattacks. The program’s students will be granted an opportunity to work for partner companies, such as Gazprom Neft, Sberbank, and Rostelecom, or join research teams. 

  28.06.2022