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• Full-Cycle Development: The Future of ITMO’s Faculty of Biotechnologies

  ITMO University is transforming its Faculty of Biotechnologies. Starting from the new academic year, the department will be headed by Elena Koshel, a PhD in biology and author of more than 80 research papers. Her mission is to not only sustain and advance foodtech, but also transform the faculty into a unified ecosystem that performs the full cycle of development – from lab research to market launch. Key strategies for achieving these aims include early integration of students into the industry and creation of joint R&D centers with industrial partners. In this interview, Elena Koshel speaks about why biotechnologists need IT skills, how to unify fragmented laboratories, and what may encourage students to launch startups.

  23.06.2026

• New Master’s Track: ITMO to Train Health Data Engineers and Analysts

  This year, the Master’s program Public Health Sciences has introduced a new track called Health Data – the first program in Russia that trains health data specialists. Within this track, students will master the full cycle of medical data and learn to collect, standardize, and harmonize information in order to ensure data privacy and make it compatible with various digital health products. Read on to learn more about admission requirements for the track, the training process, and career prospects.

  22.06.2026

• ITMO, Skolkovo School of Management, and Yandex to Teach Heads of AI

  A new program for leaders in IT has been launched by ITMO, Skolkovo School of Management, and Yandex. During their studies, the future leaders of AI integration for business will develop AI implementation strategies, including roadmaps, solution architectures, and financial models.

  25.05.2026

• ITMO and Alfa-Bank Evaluate Results of Course on Product Approach in Education

  60 program leaders from 49 Russian universities have completed a joint course by ITMO University and Alfa-Bank on the product approach in education.

  23.04.2026

• AI Course for Educators by ITMO and Alfa-Bank Wins Data Fusion Awards

  The joint AI course developed by ITMO and Alfa-Bank for university lecturers was named best in the category Data Fusion in Education at Data Fusion Awards 2026 in Moscow.

  10.04.2026

• Your Guide to Choosing Top AI & IT Educational Programs in Russia

  Over 200 Russian universities provide training in AI and IT, with each university offering multiple relevant Bachelor’s programs. How do you choose the ones that are truly esteemed and in-demand? Discover in our guide for university applicants.

  19.03.2026

• New Program at ITMO: Full-Cycle AI Systems Engineers

  A new Bachelor’s program for AI engineers has launched at ITMO. It will train specialists to ensure the full cycle of AI production: from training neural networks to integrating them into products and keeping them secure and operational. Such skills are in demand in many fields, including finance and banking (smooth operation), retail (predicting demand), and industry (automatic quality monitoring). Learn more about the program and how to apply in this article.

  17.03.2026

• New Bachelor’s Program in Game Design and Production Launches at ITMO

  Game Design and Production by ITMO’s Game Development School is now open for applications. The program offers practical training at top gamedev companies in Russia and an opportunity to present your own game as your graduation thesis. Read on for more details on the curriculum and application requirements below.

  19.02.2026

• Records & Key Numbers: Results of ITMO's 2025 Admissions Campaign

  ITMO University has summarized the results of the admissions campaign for Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs in 2025. This year, the university saw a record number of contest winners among Bachelor’s applicants – in this regard, ITMO is the top university in St. Petersburg and one of the leading in Russia. Additionally, the number of applications for Bachelor’s and Master’s programs grew by 16% and 20%, respectively. A total of 292 young scientists from Russia and abroad were enrolled in PhD programs.

  03.09.2025

• 300+ Heads of Educational Programs From 22 Universities Complete ITMO’s Professional Development Course in AI

  More than 300 educators from Russian universities have completed an AI-focused professional development program at ITMO. The course aims to improve the qualifications of lecturers who will provide fast-track training to highly qualified specialists in AI. Thanks to the program, 22 Russian universities updated their educational programs in the field to target the competencies that will be in demand in 4-5 years.

  01.08.2025