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  • 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

  • The Portfolio Contest: Enroll in ITMO Master’s Programs Tuition-Free and Without Exams

    This year, admissions to Russian universities open on June 20. At ITMO, you can secure your tuition-free position without taking any exams before summer. This opportunity is available within the Portfolio Contest, which will start on February 16. Learn more about this admission option in this article.

    12.02.2026

  • How to Apply to ITMO PhD Programs in 2026

    In 2026, the admission rules for PhD programs in Russia have changed. For instance, according to the new regulations of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, entrance exams and personal achievements will be graded differently. We’ve asked ITMO’s Admission Office to clarify the new procedure for our PhD applicants in this article.

    22.01.2026

  • How to Apply to ITMO Bachelor’s Programs in 2026

    In 2026, the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education is introducing new admission guidelines for universities. Among the changes are updated document submission formats and new rules for different categories of applicants. In this article, we take a look at the new admission process in detail and tell you how to apply to ITMO Bachelor’s programs with the help of ITMO’s Admission Office.

    20.01.2026

  • ITMO Among Leaders of I Am a Professional Competition

    The 8th season of the I Am a Professional student competition has recently wrapped up, revealing that ITMO is once again at the top of the list of participating universities. Improving upon the results of last year, 13 ITMO students have earned the latest competition’s medals, while 120 more featured as runners-up.

    11.06.2025

  • 5 Myths About Student Life in Russia Debunked

    Studying abroad is about building new connections, having fun and also learning how to fit into an unfamiliar environment. It’s inevitable to come across some common concerns about the way it will go, but luckily, not all of them are true! In this article, we address the most common myths about student life in Russia and at ITMO in particular.

    02.07.2024

  • Applications Open for the I Am a Professional Contest

    The I Am a Professional competition is officially underway. Winners will receive monetary prizes of up to 300,000 rubles, admission privileges when applying for Master’s and PhD programs, and internship opportunities at major Russian companies. See below for details on this season’s contest.

    27.09.2023

  • Staff Spotlight: Ekaterina Rassolenko, International Admissions Office

    Every year, hundreds of international students come to ITMO as well as travel abroad as part of academic mobility programs. Naturally, a lot of effort goes into making it happen. Let’s take a sneak peek into the workings of ITMO’s International Admissions Office through the words of Ekaterina, an employee since 2018.

    06.10.2022

  • Professional Figure Skater Petr Gumennik On Entering ITMO and Getting into Bioinformatics

    Over 2,400 students started their Bachelor’s studies at ITMO this year. Among them is Petr Gumennik, a Russian ice skater and bronze medalist at the World Junior Figure Skating Championship. He joined ITMO University to study computer science and technologies but his dreams go beyond that: he wants to study bioinformatics and help create more efficient medication for the treatment of genetic diseases. 

    02.09.2022

  • ITMO.STARS Winners On Career, Science, and New Projects

    The ITMO.STARS contest (application deadline: July 25) allows talented applicants to enroll at ITMO University regardless of their Unified State Exam scores. This initiative was launched five years ago and since then, several dozen gifted applicants submitted their projects and used them to enter the university. Last year, 19 students became finalists of the contest. In this story, some of them describe what they’ve managed to achieve since then.

    15.07.2022