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• Student Spotlight: Fan Tuan, Vietnam

  Meet Fan, a jolly young man from Hanoi who is elated to be a part of ITMO.FAMILY! Currently a first-year Bachelor’s student of software engineering, Fan wants to be the best in his domain. He came to Russia to immerse himself in a new culture and broaden his mindset. At ITMO, he found great mentors, amazing friends, and a unique perspective on life. Read on to learn all about his exciting new life in St. Petersburg.

  07.09.2023

• Student Spotlight: Peter Simwanza, Zambia

  Meet Peter, a third-year Bachelor's student of electrical engineering from Zambia. In this conversation, he takes us on a journey through his homeland, sharing insights into the rich tapestry of Zambian culture. He also delves into his unique experiences as a student in St. Petersburg, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs he's encountered. Moreover, Peter unveils his future plans, offering us a glimpse of the path he envisions for himself beyond the classroom. Read on to learn more.

  31.08.2023

• Student Spotlight: Ramin Dzhalalpur, Afghanistan

  In this candid and heartening interview, Ramin, an international student from Afghanistan, sheds light on his extraordinary life, remarkable achievements, and the poignant reality of his homeland's people, culture, and landscape. Amidst the pursuit of higher education at ITMO University, Ramin's story serves as an inspiration for many. Dive in! 

  27.07.2023

• Student Spotlight: Tara Torbati, Iran

  Fate often takes you to unexpected places and your life ends up changing for good. Such has been the story of Tara, for whom winning a scholarship and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at ITMO was all a coincidence! Read today’s Student Spotlight to find out the story of this recent ITMO graduate who faced all odds to attain success.

  20.07.2023

• Student From China on Why Choose Russia and ITMO

  Born and bred in Heihe, Xiaobo Li has been studying Russian virtually since he was a kid. By the end of school, he set his heart on studying in Russia. His desire to visit a foreign country and master information technologies brought him to ITMO where he got a Bachelor’s degree in humanities and IT and is currently pursuing his Master’s in digital transformation strategies and technologies. In this interview, Xiaobo Li shared his studying experience with ITMO.NEWS.

  29.06.2023

• Making Russian Friends: International Students' Experiences at ITMO

  One of the most rewarding aspects of studying abroad is the opportunity to build connections with people from different cultures and backgrounds. What's it like for international students to make friends at ITMO? We asked a few of them to recount their experiences of making Russian friends and immersing themselves in the rich culture and traditions of Russia.

  27.06.2023

• Student Spotlight: Bashar Mawase, Israel

  The wonderland of mathematics and coding brought Bashar Mawase all the way from Israel to St. Petersburg. Currently a student in ITMO’s Foundation Program, he plans to study mathematics and artificial intelligence during his Bachelor’s. Dig into today’s Student Spotlight to learn more about Israel and get an insight into Bashar’s new life in Russia.

  11.05.2023

• Student Spotlight: Lilia Tafran, Syria

  Driven by sheer passion for improving the current standards of global healthcare, Lilia Tafran, a student from Syria, decided to learn her trade in Russia. She won a full scholarship from the Russian government and enrolled herself at ITMO’s СhemBio Cluster (SCAMT). Today, we got the opportunity to meet her and learn about her early impressions of ITMO and St. Petersburg. How did she survive the winter and what are her plans for the summer? Read on to find out.

  04.05.2023

• Student Spotlight: Rahim Hakimov, Tajikistan

  ITMO’s unmatched success at ICPC inspires many youngsters to take up coding. Today, we’ll talk to someone who has not only made coding his vocation but also represented ITMO at the highest level. Meet Rahim Hakimov, a 20-year-old student from Tajikistan who is also a software engineer at Yandex. Thanks to his passion for coding, he has begun his career in big tech before even having graduated! Learn about Rahim’s incredible feats at ITMO in today's student spotlight.

  27.04.2023

• Student Spotlight: Goodness Ajamu, Nigeria

  When you dream big, nothing can stop you from reaching the top. In this interview, we talk with Goodness Ajamu, a 23-year-old whose love for quantum mechanics has brought him all the way from Kwara State in Nigeria to St. Petersburg. Read on to learn more about his experiences as an international student at ITMO.

  20.04.2023