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AI-Proof Education: ITMO Begins Accepting Applications for 2026 Admissions Season

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ITMO to Receive 196 Million Rubles for Educational Programs in IT

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ITMO Student Ildar Gainullin Wins One Million Rubles at University Battle 2026

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Best Again: ITMO Graduates’ Salaries in IT Ranked Among Highest in Russia

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Nobel Prize 2023 in Medicine Awarded for mRNA Vaccines: What Does It Mean?

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Metaphotonics Review by ITMO Scientists Among Top 1% Most Cited Papers

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ITMO Student Featured on Forbes Russia’s 30 Under 30 Longlist

06 Jul 2026 ITMO University

Selectel to Invest Over 1 Billion Rubles Into Joint AI Service Enterprise with ITMO

Selectel, Russia’s largest independent IT infrastructure provider, and ITMO University have announced the launch of a joint enterprise for AI services development. Selectel is expected to invest over 1 billion rubles into the project.

06 Jul 2026 ITMO University

Admissions Vocabulary: Russian Words to Help You Apply to University

ITMO’s admissions campaign is fully underway!. While international applicants can benefit from the English version of ITMO’s admissions website, learning a few application-related Russian words can help navigate the process. Here’s a quick rundown of the key terms to keep in mind.

03 Jul 2026 ITMO University

ITMO and Joint Institute for Nuclear Research Launch New Master’s Track in Megascience

Launched within the Master’s program Advanced Quantum and Nanophotonic Systems, the track will train specialists capable of working with megascience equipment used at major international research centers to solve fundamental and applied tasks. Students in the track will learn the fundamentals of modern particle physics and AI-based data processing and analysis methods, as well as get access to such equipment as the Baikal-GVD neutrino telescope, the NICA collider, the SKIF synchrotron, the HIAF accelerator complex, and others. Read on to learn more about the new opportunity.

03 Jul 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Headliners Through The Years

The countdown is on for ITMO Family Day – the university’s annual graduation party and open-air festival. From an ITMO-born band to a Russian blink-182, the festival has featured a diverse lineup of artists through the years, with Hleb headlining this year. Scroll down to see who fronted the event before and learn more about this year’s main act.

02 Jul 2026 ITMO University

Student Spotlight: Adzembeh Joshua Imoter, Nigeria

A Master's student at ITMO’s Faculty of Control Systems and Robotics, Adzembeh Joshua Imoter has worked on everything from mobile-controlled robotic arms to advanced simulation tasks. In this interview, we discuss his academic trajectory, the challenges of bridging knowledge gaps, and why ITMO's research culture has exceeded his expectations.

01 Jul 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Researchers Present World’s First AI Model for Supersensitive Optics Design

Scientists from ITMO’s Faculty of Physics have developed MetaDiT, a generative model for automated design of metasurfaces – superthin optical elements that control light at the nanolevel. The model selects not just the nanostructure’s pattern in an elementary cell but also the key numeric parameters: a metaatom’s thickness, its refraction index, and lattice period – the distance between neighboring elements. With this approach, it’s possible to search for more accurate and versatile designs of flat optics for VR devices, sensors, medical equipment, and photon chips. This project was completed at the joint research center in Qingdao, while the corresponding paper has been accepted to AAAI, one of the leading conferences on AI.

01 Jul 2026 ITMO University

This Week in St. Petersburg: July 2-8, 2026

As the second month of the summer begins in earnest, we strive to not let it go by unnoticed! This week, we’ll get to attend colorful exhibitions, an open-air concert, a market, and more.

30 Jun 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Graduate Alexander Panin Named Among St. Petersburg’s Best Graduates

On June 30, the city’s top university graduates were celebrated during the annual ceremony held at the Peter and Paul Fortress. Among those traditionally awarded with a sphinx statuette – a symbol of wisdom, intelligence, and strength of character – was Alexander Panin, a Master’s graduate of ITMO’s Faculty of Control Systems and Robotics.

30 Jun 2026 ITMO University

Who Draws the Bridges in St. Petersburg?

Summer in St. Petersburg means white nights, trips to the suburbs, boat tours, long walks, and watching the bridges draw over the Neva River. What makes the bridges so special and what’s the best way to watch them? Read on to find out.

30 Jun 2026 ITMO University

ITMO to Receive 196 Million Rubles for Educational Programs in IT

ITMO University landed among the top three universities in Russia that train top-tier IT specialists in the second wave of the federal project TOP IT (the category PRO). In 2026-2030, the university will receive 196.4 million rubles in grant funding to implement the new educational program titled Software Engineering: AI Development and Deployment. The competition was held by the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media and the Analytical Center for the Government of the Russian Federation.

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08 Jun 2026 ITMO University

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.

20 Jun 2026 ITMO University

AI-Proof Education: ITMO Begins Accepting Applications for 2026 Admissions Season

On June 20, ITMO University’s Admissions Office opens its doors to applicants. This year, they’ve got plenty of programs and tracks to choose from – along with a new way to enroll for aspiring designers. In this article, we’ve rounded up the key facts: what to choose from, how to make the right choice, keep track of deadlines, and enroll stress-free.

16 Jun 2026 ITMO University

Chem & Bio Engineering: New Faculty Launches at ITMO University

ITMO’s School of Life Sciences is launching a new faculty that will specialize in the engineering of chemical and biological systems and train specialists ready to tackle real-world industrial challenges. The facility will prioritize direct partnerships with industry leaders: from Gazprom Neft and SIBUR to chemical and biological production engineering firms. In this interview, its dean Elena Krivoshapkina speaks in detail about the new faculty, graduates of the future, and how AI is changing chemistry.

08 Jun 2026 ITMO University

ITMO University to Digitize Local Archives

ITMO researchers have set out to develop intelligent services to process historical records for St. Petersburg’s Archive Committee. The tools will recognize handwritten and printed texts, structure archival data, enable semantic search, and perform optical diagnostics of fragile originals to prevent any damage. The corresponding agreement was signed at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026.

10 Jun 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Fellowship Stories: Katerina Kukushkina on Research Career and Her Experience at ITMO

Katerina Kukushkina decided to go into science as a child to follow in the footsteps of her grandfather, an aerospace engineer and DSc in engineering, but eventually ended up pursuing a completely different field – chemistry. Over the span of ten years, Katerina studied in Russia, Italy, and France and worked at BIOCAD (a major biotech company in Russia) and several research centers in Spain. However, it was at ITMO that she found all the necessary equipment and specialists for her own project on hybrid nanoparticles for cancer treatment. In this interview, Katerina Kukushkina speaks about the project’s prospects, her work at ITMO, and a career in research.

11 Jun 2026 ITMO University

ITMO AI Expert to Evaluate Economic Consequences of Urban Decisions

Urbanomy is the new ITMO-developed software suite that uses AI to predict economic and social effects of urban decisions. The new tool models interests of citizens, investors, and the city, identifies hidden conflicts, and offers balanced area development scenarios. Thus, the tool will be beneficial for authorities, investors, and analysts by allowing them to make economically optimal urban planning decisions. The service has already been tested by the administration of Gatchina in a pilot urban analysis project.

09 Jun 2026 ITMO University

Robots + AI: Scientists and Big Tech On Making Sci-Fi a Reality

Intelligent robots that interact with the world around them and make decisions don’t seem so fantastical anymore. How many years separate us from humanoid devices and fully autonomous systems? What data should we use to train robotic systems? And where should one study to bring to life the tech described by Azimov and the Strugatsky brothers? All this was discussed at a session of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) – here are the highlights.

16 Jun 2026 ITMO University

Away With Red Tape: Research Office Opens at ITMO University

ITMO University’s new Research Office has opened its doors. Here, students and employees can process documents or receive consultations on research-related matters: funding, employment, competitions, contracts, and documentation. Services are available both in-person and online. Learn more about the new office below.

15 Jun 2026 ITMO University

Offline Robots and Automated Kitchens: ITMO Researcher Vladislav Gromov on New Challenges for Robotics

An industrial robot today is an intelligent yet often cumbersome machine that is usually tied to one specific location. Vladislav Gromov and his team, including ITMO PhD students, are training robots to “walk,” “sense” people, and function even without access to the internet. Their next step is to develop a robotic kitchen that will make cooking completely automated – no humans involved. In this interview, Vladislav Gromov shares insights into his project and speaks in detail about challenges scientists face and how other researchers can join his team.

30 Jun 2026 ITMO University

ITMO to Receive 196 Million Rubles for Educational Programs in IT

ITMO University landed among the top three universities in Russia that train top-tier IT specialists in the second wave of the federal project TOP IT (the category PRO). In 2026-2030, the university will receive 196.4 million rubles in grant funding to implement the new educational program titled Software Engineering: AI Development and Deployment. The competition was held by the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media and the Analytical Center for the Government of the Russian Federation.

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