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• New City, New Job, Better Salary: ITMO Master’s Student Shares Her Experience

  According to a study by HSE University, many students expect more opportunities and higher salaries after graduating with their Master’s. Does it happen in reality? We decided to ask our Master’s students. Read on to learn the story of Olga Melnikova who moved to St. Petersburg for a Master’s program at ITMO – and now makes 120,000 rubles instead of 40,000 rubles and develops her own project.

  10.06.2025

• ITMO Among Top Three Practice-Oriented Universities in Russia

  In the ranking by career platform Changellenge >>, ITMO placed third out of 20 Russian universities, ranked by the quality of practical training they provide and second – by the efficiency and quality of education.

  09.06.2025

• IT Graduates at ITMO Among Highest Paid in Russia

  In the latest Superjob ranking, ITMO University was ranked first in St. Petersburg and second in Russia based on the net income of its IT graduates. In 2025, ITMO-trained IT specialists earn an average of 290,000 rubles a month – their salary grew by 12% compared to last year.

  09.06.2025

• ITMO Scientists Study Gradient Structures in Cobalt Solution Sediments

  ITMO scientists have explained how gradient structures of cobalt compounds form when Liesegang rings emerge in agar gel. The researchers registered six stages of precipitation with various properties. In the future, this approach can make it possible to quickly and cheaply create new materials with target properties. Those can be used as substrates for cells in electrochemical devices, thermal sensors, and antimicrobial coating. The study was first presented at the exhibition of research projects at ITMO’s 14th Congress of Young Scientists.

  06.06.2025

• Lasers for Medicine: ITMO Alumna’s Startup Aims to Improve Cancer Treatment

  After studying laser technology at ITMO, Iulia Ruzankina applied her skills in the fields of metal processing and mineral resources. Everything changed when she lost her father to cancer – from then on, she decided to devote herself to improving cancer treatments. Today, her team is working on a photonic endoscope that could provide a minimally invasive way to destroy tumors without harming healthy tissue. With the prototype ready, the startup team is planning to conduct animal and then clinical trials. ITMO.NEWS spoke to Yulia about her path as a researcher and the role of lasers in medicine.

  05.06.2025

• 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

• Crypto / Farm, New Exhibition by Artists from ITMO, Launches at Tsarskoye Selo State Preserve

  How do modern technologies intersect with nature? This is the subject of a new joint project by ITMO’s Art & Science Center and the Tsarskoye Selo State Museum-Preserve, with support from Sberbank. This is the first major exhibition held following the restoration of the Imperial Farm complex.

  04.06.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: June 5-11, 2025

  It’s summer in the city – and there is no shortage of events to choose from. Here’s our guide to the best of the best so that you don’t get lost in this multitude of options. Enjoy!

  04.06.2025

• ITMO Bike Ride With the Rector 21.0: Through the Eyes of Participants

  Early summer, World Bicycle Day, and ITMO Family – the 21st Bike Ride with the Rector, Vladimir Vasilyev, brought together over 100 students and staff, including an ITMO NEWS journalist. Read on for the highlights of this year’s ride!

  04.06.2025

• 5 Reasons We Love Russian Trains

  There's a part of me that says: when you're in Russia, you just have to take a train ride. Often romanticized, railway travel can be considered a cultural staple in its own right. After all, you can get pretty much anywhere by train, whether you’re craving a Trans-Siberian adventure or a quick getaway to Moscow. Here are just five of the many reasons we love trains so much.

  03.06.2025