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• Student Spotlight: Hadi Alhaj, Lebanon

  Hadi is here and he means business: as a PhD student in biotechnology, he’s exploring how stem cells can help us better understand and treat bone diseases. In this conversation, he shares insights into his research, his experiences in Russia, and what he’s learned along the way.

  30.10.2025

• Student Spotlight: Moayad Terro, Syria

  When we last spoke to Moayad Terro, he was a cybersecurity Master’s student at ITMO. Fast-forward a few years, and he’s now a PhD student, an honors diploma holder, and is rubbing shoulders with over 100 cybersecurity engineers from 22 countries at Moscow’s Positive Hack Camp. From ethical hacking to hunting vulnerabilities with AI, Moayad is applying his ambition and curiosity on a path from the classroom to the global stage.

  21.08.2025

• ITMO Admission Guide 2025: Programs, Deadlines & Useful Sources

  Today, on June 20, ITMO University officially starts its 2025 admissions. Prospective students can submit their documents by visiting the university’s admissions office on Kronverksky Pr. 49 or remotely via the admissions website. This year, the university introduced one new Bachelor’s and four new Master’s programs. Most of the programs are implemented in collaboration with Yandex, Alfa-Bank, VK, Sberbank, Yadro, Avito, and other industry leaders. Here’s everything you need to know about ITMO’s 2025 admissions campaign.

  20.06.2025

• Science & Industry: PhD Admissions Open at ITMO

  Pursue groundbreaking science or create technologies and products for VK, Sberbank, Gazprom Neft, and 30 other major companies? PhD students at ITMO don’t have to choose – they can try themselves as both scientists and technology leaders during their studies. Read on to learn all about PhD at ITMO this year.

  17.06.2025

• Master’s and PhD in Four Years: How To Fast-Track Your Academic Career

  If you aspire to have a thriving academic career, whether that is to work at a laboratory or research center, lead knowledge-intensive projects at companies, or be a university lecturer, you must first complete your Master’s and then PhD, defending a thesis. A PhD program alone will take you three to four years to finish, however at ITMO, you can do that in half the time by joining the combined Master’s-and-PhD track and shaping your own learning track. Here’s all you need to know about the track, the opportunities it offers, and admission requirements.

  07.03.2025

• Student Spotlight: Omar Farshad Jeelani, Afghanistan

  From tackling AI-driven security challenges to shaping the future of cybersecurity, Omar Farshad Jeelani is intent on making a strong impact in the digital security landscape. In this interview, he shares insights into his research, life at ITMO, and his vision for the future of cybersecurity.

  06.03.2025

• Freedom, Science, and Creativity: Why Pursue PhD at ITMO University

  Today, January 21, is the National PhD Student Day in Russia. ITMO University is home to hundreds of future scientists pursuing a total of 54 specializations in varied domains: mathematics, computer science, chemistry, biology, physics, and many other fields. ITMO.NEWS talked to the students to find out why they decided to get a PhD and choose ITMO for their studies, as well as to learn more about what they’re working on now.

  21.01.2025

• Student Spotlight: How Diego Arbildo Prieto Went From Student to Professor

  In today’s interview, we reconnect with a student whose academic path has reached new heights since our last conversation. Since getting his Master’s at ITMO, Diego has returned to the university to get his PhD while also working full-time at Jilin International Studies University (China) – and that's not even all he’s working on! Are discipline, passion, and clear objectives all it takes to manage everything at once? Let’s find out.

  14.11.2024

• Student Spotlight: Martin Rojas, Peru

  “Why are you in Russia?” When Martin Rojas, a PhD student from Peru, hears this question, his answer is simple: “Why not?” From mastering Russian to exploring advanced research in photonic crystals, Martin’s academic path has been one of curiosity and opportunity. Read on to learn more about his inspiring story and plans for the future.

  26.09.2024

• Student Spotlight: Mikael Jima, Ethiopia

  In this insightful interview, we speak with Mikael Jima from Ethiopia, a PhD student in chemical engineering at ITMO. Talking with ITMO.NEWS, he shares his academic background, motivation for choosing ITMO, and his intriguing research on auxetic materials. Mikael also provides a glimpse into his life in St. Petersburg, offering practical advice for future PhD students. Read on!

  20.06.2024