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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

• 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

• ITMO – Top University Choice Among Contest Winners

  Russian universities have now closed the admissions for contest winners and special quote applicants. In 2025, 728 winners and prize-winners of student competitions were enrolled at ITMO without entrance exams – this is the highest number in St. Petersburg and one of the highest in the country.

  05.08.2025

• Applicants Meet ITMO Deans: Face-to-Face & No Barriers

  On July 2-3, prospective students and their parents had the chance to speak to the heads of ITMO University faculties to learn first-hand about the application process, educational programs, and career prospects. Find the details below.

  07.07.2025

• Applicants Can Now Evaluate Their Enrollment Chances With USE Points Calculator by ITMO

  In 2025, Russian students can apply to five universities, opting for up to five specializations in each of them. With so many options, it’s hard to keep track of all the enrollment factors, including personal achievements and, primarily, Unified State Exam (USE) scores. One popular solution to this are various USE points calculators that can compute the total score of a student and use it to recommend programs they can apply for. ITMO University has now come out with a calculator of its own. Read on to learn how it works.

  24.06.2025