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• 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

• Training AI-Proof Professionals: ITMO Launches 2026 Admissions Campaign

  AI is changing the job market: nearly 40% of all Russian companies already use AI to automate routine tasks. At the same time, new and especially junior specialists are employed less frequently. Which educational programs are future-proof? ITMO, one of Russia’s leading universities in AI, answers this question with a new admissions campaign that offers a transparent way to choose your future program, a step-by-step introduction to the university, as well as support for applicants during admission through various communication formats.

  08.06.2026

• Creative Contest at ITMO: What It Is and How To Apply

  ITMO University has introduced Drawing and Composition, a new creative competition for students applying to the Bachelor’s programs within the Design subject area. Applicants can earn up to 100 points in addition to their Unified State Exam (USE) score in two other subjects. Here’s everything you need to know. 

  01.06.2026

• 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

• How to Enter One of Russia’s Most Prestigious AI Programs: Tips from Two-Time NTO Winner

  NTO (National Technology Olympiad) offers school students from all over Russia a chance to enter the country’s leading engineering universities, including ITMO, without exams. Among the students who used this opportunity is Konstantin Sigalov, a two-time winner of the track Big Data and Machine Learning and a first-year student at AI360: ML Native by ITMO, Yandex, and Sberbank. In this article, he shares his experience of participating in NTO, preparing for the competition, and winning. 

  12.03.2026

• 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

• Choose Your University Stress-Free at ITMO Open Days 2026

  Open days are a great opportunity to learn all you need about the admission process, chat with current students, and check out a university’s infrastructure. In this article, you’ll find a schedule of open days at ITMO for 2026 – get your calendar ready!

  13.01.2026

• I Am a Professional: Applications Open for the Contest’s 9th Season

  Starting today, September 9, students can apply to join the 9th season of the I Am a Professional competition. Winners will receive up to 300,000 rubles, exam-free admission to the top universities in Russia, and internship opportunities at major Russian companies. Here is how you can take part in the contest.

  09.09.2025

• First Results of ITMO’s 2025 Admissions Campaign: Bachelor’s Programs

  Admissions have concluded for tuition-free positions within Bachelor’s programs at Russian universities. Orders of admission are now being published on institutions’ official websites. This year, ITMO received over 21,000 applications, which is 3,000 up from last year. The number of enrolled contest winners also grew – in this regard, ITMO is the top university in St. Petersburg and one of the leading in Russia.

  06.08.2025