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• Student Spotlight: Islam Azaizia, Algeria

  Every student has a story. In today’s Student Spotlight, we talk to Islam Azaizia, a software engineering student from Algeria, who opens up about his journey and the reasons for choosing ITMO University.

  04.06.2026

• Student Spotlight: Jofani Patrice, South Sudan

  When Jofani Patrice first arrived in St. Petersburg, he came with a dream: to master the technology that is reshaping the world. Now in his second year, he reflects on persistence, coffee shops, and why African students should never look down on themselves.

  28.05.2026

• Student Spotlight: Arnab Bose, India

  When Arnab arrived in St. Petersburg from Kolkata, almost everything felt unfamiliar: the language, the weather, the routines, even the smallest daily tasks. But over time, what once felt overwhelming slowly turned into something exciting. Now studying in ITMO’s Foundation Program and preparing for a future in physics research, Arnab has found both academic inspiration and a sense of belonging in the city.

  21.05.2026

• Student Spotlight: Mohamed Ellithy, Egypt

  Behind every line of code Mohamed Ellithy writes is the same curiosity he had growing up in Egypt, wondering how computers and digital systems really work. At ITMO, that curiosity has grown into a deeper passion for software engineering, problem-solving, and continuous learning. Read on!

  14.05.2026

• Alumnus Spotlight: Li Ziming, China

  As we approach the much-anticipated graduation ceremony of 2026, let's ask: what really stays with a graduate after the confetti settles? For Li, the answer includes a supportive supervisor, a graduation on Yelagin Island, and the quiet logic of web systems.

  07.05.2026

• Student Spotlight: Shuaibu Idris, Nigeria

  In a world increasingly driven by data and intelligent systems, Shuaibu Idris is building the skills to be part of that future. Currently a computer engineering student at ITMO, he values curiosity, resilience, and has a global outlook shaped by his roots in Nigeria and his experience studying abroad. Read on!

  30.04.2026

• Student Spotlight: Alexander Gregory Carlos Nuñez Taype, Peru

  He came to Russia to study abroad, but ended up achieving even more. Today, Alexander Nuñez is not only pursuing business informatics at ITMO, but also building a community that blends Peruvian culture with student life in St. Petersburg. Read on to find out how!

  23.04.2026

• Student Spotlight: Elijah Edward Masanga, Tanzania

  Not every academic path is linear, and that’s where growth happens. For Elijah Edward, ITMO’s Foundation Program became a turning point, helping him discover a deeper passion for physics and the confidence to change direction. Read on to find out how he is navigating this pivotal point in his academic journey.

  16.04.2026

• Student Spotlight: Oludotun Fawole, Nigeria

  What if a robot could help organize your thoughts, connect your ideas, and think more clearly? That’s the kind of future Oludotun, a student of robotics at ITMO University, is interested in building.

  09.04.2026

• Student Spotlight: Syed Muhammad Shajee Raza, Pakistan

  In a world increasingly driven by algorithms, Shajee Raza is focused on understanding what powers them: data. As a Master’s student in big data and machine learning at ITMO, he’s working at the intersection of theory, systems, and real-world applications. Read on.

  02.04.2026