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• Up the Career and Salary Ladders: ITMO Master’s Student Shares His Experience

  Over 60% of Russians believe that a good education equals a good job – but is it really so? For ITMO alumni Anton Gladskikh, getting a Master’s degree was a way to not only deepen his knowledge and gain new experience, but also get a job in his field, move up the ladder quickly, and increase his salary. Read on to learn more about Anton’s academic and professional path.

  30.06.2025

• New Career, New Job, Higher Salary: ITMO Master’s Student Shares Her Experience

  Different research and surveys show that about half of recent graduates in Russia end up having jobs that don't match their degrees. This happens for a variety of reasons, be that a wrong career choice, unemployment, or low salaries. One way to pivot your career and life is to enroll in a Master’s program. That’s the path ITMO alumna Marina Penner took – she moved to St. Petersburg for her Master’s degree, mastered a new profession, and found a new, higher-paying job. Here’s how she did that.

  19.06.2025

• New City, New Job, Better Salary: ITMO Master’s Student Shares Her Experience

  According to a study by HSE University, many students expect more opportunities and higher salaries after graduating with their Master’s. Does it happen in reality? We decided to ask our Master’s students. Read on to learn the story of Olga Melnikova who moved to St. Petersburg for a Master’s program at ITMO – and now makes 120,000 rubles instead of 40,000 rubles and develops her own project.

  10.06.2025

• ITMO Among Top Three Practice-Oriented Universities in Russia

  In the ranking by career platform Changellenge >>, ITMO placed third out of 20 Russian universities, ranked by the quality of practical training they provide and second – by the efficiency and quality of education.

  09.06.2025

• Share Experience and Work With the Best: Why Graduates Should Stay in Touch With ITMO

  Recently, ITMO celebrated its 125th birthday. Over its impressive history, the university has trained thousands of graduates, many of whom retain their connections to the university by being a part of joint projects, teaching or employing students, or starting their own stipends. How can both graduates and the university benefit from staying in touch? This was the topic of a recent meeting with over 160 participants, including ITMO graduates now working at SberTech, OBIT, and Bank Saint Petersburg, as well as representatives of Yandex, Sberbank, VK, and Gazprom Neft.

  31.03.2025

• T-Bank’s Vice President for Business Technologies Speaks AI Assistants and Gives Career Advice to ITMO Students

  Konstantin Markelov’s team is introducing innovative technologies at T-Bank (formerly Tinkoff), one of which is a “universe” of personal AI assistants in finance, investments, travel, and other fields. After conducting several thousands of interviews, he knows exactly what students and grads should pay attention to when starting their careers. Recently, Konstantin Markelov gave a talk at ITMO University where he spoke about AI assistants, explained what gnomes have to do with that, and shared his tips on how to enjoy what you do.

  02.07.2024

• How To Get Your First Offer in Infosec

  Companies are experiencing a shortage of cybersecurity professionals. One-third of Russian businesses are searching for specialists in this field. Employers are often on the lookout for mid-level experts, however nearly half of those surveyed are also lacking interns. How can you increase your chances of a job offer? Where should you seek work experience if you don’t have any? And what should and shouldn’t you include in your CV? Anastasiia Krasnova, an IT recruiter at Avito, tackled all these questions at Positive Hack Days Fest 2.

  10.06.2024

• ITMO Fellowship: ITMO Launches New Postdoc Track for Young Scientists Across Russia

  In addition to working with companies like Gazprom Neft, Sberbank, Yandex, and other industry leaders, participants of the new program will have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in fields such as quantum communications, optics, smart technologies, robotics, and others pursued at ITMO University. The track provides young researchers with a comprehensive adaptation package (special housing conditions, a health insurance package, and additional funding for purchasing equipment and consumables) to make their move to St. Petersburg more convenient. Applications are accepted through May 15.

  08.04.2024

• Welcome to ITMO Family: Internships at ITMO Now Available to Students & Staff of Other Universities

  ITMO has launched a new project for those who wish to build a career at the university. Participants get to complete a paid internship with the possibility of continuing their employment. Applications are open to students and graduates of universities, colleges, and technical schools.

  27.02.2024

• ITMO Alumna & YADRO Developer on Why and How To Become a Data Storage Specialist

  As data volumes are continuously increasing, experts are seeking new ways to advance storage solutions. In this article, Valentina Bogdanova, an ITMO graduate and a developer of the Russian corporate storage system TATLIN.FLEX at YADRO, shares how she got started in the field, how education helped her along the way, and what developers and chefs have in common.

  21.11.2023