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• ITMO PhD Student Diego Arbildo Receives Best Foreign Professor Award

  Diego Arbildo, a PhD student at ITMO’s Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations, has recently received the Best Foreign Professor Award at Jilin International Studies University, China. This award marks professionals who develop and implement innovative teaching methods. At 27, Diego has been to 6 countries and given lectures at major universities in Russia, South America, the Middle East, and Asia. In this interview, we asked him how to become a Professor and gain international experience as a Master’s student and what differences there are between students in China and their Russian counterparts.

  03.12.2025

• Back to School Guide: Ring in the Academic Year

  It’s September, which means all students are about to go back to class for some much-awaited new knowledge, homework sessions with their groupmates, and lots of new opportunities within and outside the university! We know this time can be quite nerve-wrecking, so we’ve decided to take some pressure off of your shoulders with this comprehensive back-to-school guide. Enjoy and happy learning!

  02.09.2025

• International Student’s Packing List: Essentials To Bring to Russia

  When moving to a new country, you have to fit your whole life into a suitcase and a backpack. What should you pack to make your first days far away from home comfortable? We’ve made a list, inspired by the wisdom of our international students who’ve already been through it.

  26.08.2025

• Paws of Help: Getting to Know ITMO’s Kindest Student Club

  At ITMO’s volunteer club Paws of Help, students are brought together by a shared desire to do some good for their fellow creatures. How does the club work, how do you join, and what’s the proper procedure for helping animals in the wild? We’ve talked to the club’s organizers and members to find out.

  07.01.2025

• ITMO Student’s Monthly Budget: 2024 Edition

  What should you expect to spend in a month as a student at ITMO University, St. Petersburg? This summer, we asked our students about their monthly spendings – here are the results of the survey.

  06.08.2024

• Building the Future Together: My Experience at World Youth Festival

  The World Youth Festival is a unique celebration of diversity, culture, and the collective spirit of the global youth community. I had the incredible opportunity to be a part of this grand event held in Sochi. From the rigorous application process to the exciting events that unfolded during the festival, every moment demonstrated the power of youth engagement and international collaboration.

  07.03.2024

• Tatiana's Day: International Students’ Perspectives on Rediscovering Studenthood

  In Russia, the 25th of January is not just an ordinary day; it is a day filled with celebration, excitement, and a sense of camaraderie among students. To gain insight into the unique experiences of international students returning to academic life, we spoke to four individuals who have embarked on a new educational journey in Russia after many years in the professional world.

  23.01.2024

• ITMO Welcomes New PhD Students From Over 20 Countries

  ITMO University has summed up the results of this year’s admission campaign. In 2023, applications for PhD programs went up 35% from the previous admissions season, reaching the highest recorded number in recent years. Another area of significant increase was enrollment of international students – this fall, the university welcomes PhD students from 24 countries across Europe, Asia, and the CIS.

  01.09.2023

• Learning Russian: Beyond the Classroom

  It's no secret that learning Russian can be hard, but who says it has to be? Here's our rundown of great out-of-class activities, lovingly picked by our Russian teachers, learners, and yours truly, to help you make progress while having fun.

  29.08.2023

• Highlights of ITMO’s Open School for Latin American Students

  ITMO University has conducted its first-ever interdisciplinary online school for students from Latin America. Over the course of five days, 350 participants enjoyed lectures by the university’s experts on chemoinformatics, robotics, information security and technologies, as well as machine learning. In the future, school participants will be able to continue their studies at the university as part of Master’s programs, academic mobility programs, or other educational initiatives.

  23.08.2023