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• AI Levels Up: What Makes DeepSeek So Powerful

  The Chinese startup DeepSeek has recently unveiled its eponymous AI model. In just a couple of days, it managed to plummet the stocks of big tech companies, landing at the top of most-downloaded apps throughout the world. What can DeepSeek do, how is it superior to ChatGPT, and what new avenues does it open to Russian developers? In this overview, we discuss these questions with scientists from ITMO’s Institute of Applied Computer Science.

  29.01.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: January 30 - February 5, 2025

  What? February is this week? We can’t believe it, too: the first month of the year has literally flown by! Let’s use our freshly gained sense of urgency to make the most of the coming week. Here’s our guide to help you plan it all out!

  29.01.2025

• How to Apply to ITMO’s Master’s Programs in 2025

  The admission process at Russian universities has altered in 2025. For example, applicants are no longer required to present the original copies of their documents; the changes also affected admission dates. Continue reading to learn from ITMO's Admissions Office about all the details you should be aware of this year.

  29.01.2025

• New Types of Cyber Fraud and How to Stay Safe Online

  It seems like we’ve all heard about the common online fraud schemes and how not to fall for them – and in Russia alone, half a million people half a million people fall victim to cyber crimes annually. Moreover, those who study or work abroad may be especially vulnerable to such deception. In this article, Vitaly Rogov, a PhD student at ITMO’s Faculty of Secure Information Technologies, shares insights into the newest types of online schemes and the ways to counteract them.

  28.01.2025

• ITMO Student and Staff Member Awarded St. Tatiana Badges of Honor

  In St. Petersburg, Russian Students Day, January 25, has traditionally been marked with a celebratory ceremony recognizing students and lecturers, as well as members of the local youth and social communities, for their contributions to society. This year, two members of the ITMO Family received St. Tatiana badges of honor: Anton Kabakov, the head of the Student Initiatives Support Department, and Maxim Radaev, a Master’s student at the Institute of Laser Technologies.

  27.01.2025

• Four ITMO Students Win 1 Million Ruble Each in National Contest Your Turn

  Your Turn is the biggest student project in Russia that helps implement student initiatives, with its platform boasting 1.7 million users. This year’s winners from ITMO presented their projects in design and digital technologies, as well as those aimed to assist people with disabilities.

  24.01.2025

• How to Apply to ITMO’s Bachelor’s Programs in 2025

  In 2025, there are some changes to the admission process at Russian universities: for instance, applicants no longer have to submit the original copies of their documents. We asked ITMO’s Admissions Office about all the details you need to keep in mind this year – read on.

  23.01.2025

• Don’t Wait for Summer: Secure Your Place at ITMO Now With Winter Schools

  This winter, several schools will be held at ITMO that will offer their participants a chance to enter the university’s Master’s programs without entrance exams. Below you will find options for engineers, roboticists, ecologists, and more – each school is available online. 

  22.01.2025

• ITMO Tops Ranking of St. Petersburg Universities Training Digital Economy Specialists

  In the recent ranking of digital economy universities, ITMO became the leader in St. Petersburg based on the quality of training provided to IT specialists. ITMO has also landed in the top 10 among the evaluated universities of Moscow and St. Petersburg. In total, the ranking featured 304 higher education institutions.

  22.01.2025

• 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