Are you a foreign citizen or a stateless person applying to ITMO University? Join our Russian Language Competition and earn 5 extra points for your application!

🏆 Prize: 5 bonus points when applying to ITMO
💰 Cost: free

Competition stages:

✍️ Written part: June 4, 2024 (online)
💬 Speaking part: June 10, 2024 (via Zoom, details TBA)

Register by May 31, 2024

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🇦🇫 Last week, we chatted with Jawed Bahshari, an international student from Afghanistan who is pursuing a Master’s degree in business informatics at ITMO.

Jawed is no stranger to entrepreneurship, with a successful startup already under his belt. His motivation? The answer is simple:

It feels great to be able to build something that adds value to society and I want to keep doing it forever.

Read more of our interview with Jawed on ITMO.NEWS 👈

#itmofaces

Yesterday’s bike ride was fun and sunny!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for this warm May evening ☀️

🙀 Believe it or not, spring’s coming to an end! Let’s bid adieu to spring in style with a week full of exciting activities.

☀️ Exhibition: At First Sight
• May 23 | 11 AM - 10 PM | Free

A vibrant storytelling art of Louvre-exhibited artist, Anna Kalacheva – perfect for the summer mood.

🍨 Ice Cream Festival
• May 25 | 12 PM - 9 PM | Free

St. Pete’s annual ice cream festival has returned with new flavors and more for a fun-filled day for all ages!

🇬🇧 English-Speaking Club: Error
• May 26 | 12:30 PM | 200 RUB

Attend Cynthia Carson’s English-speaking club at New Holland Island this Sunday for a captivating discussion on error and the Freudian slip.

🎶 City Day Concert
• May 27 | 8 PM | 400-1000 RUB

Celebrate the 321st anniversary of St. Petersburg with concerts and other activities – including a performance by the Russian-Chinese Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

But wait, there’s more! Find the full week’s plan on ITMO.NEWS 👈

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Join an exciting workshop on samba dancing and show off your new skills in a mini-tournament 💃

📅 May 26, 5:00 PM
📍 Lomonosova 9, main sports hall

Registration is open until 3:00 PM on May 24.

Wear comfortable shoes and bright clothing! Spring dresses for ladies, trousers and T-shirts for gentlemen are the perfect choices.

💔 Don’t have a partner? No worries, come solo and we’ll pair you up.

😐 Not from ITMO? Just mention it in the registration form and don’t forget to bring your passport.

P.S. You can earn physical education credits by participating 😉

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Whether you’re a student, researcher, or prospective applicant, you deserve to stay updated on the latest developments at ITMO. So, here you go!

🌿 ITMO just launched a new Master’s program in Sustainable Development and Environmental Management, where you can learn all about green technologies and sustainable business strategies.

📚 At ITMO’s SciComm school, students from all over Russia came together to create cool science communication projects under the guidance of our amazing lecturers.

🔬 In a recent interview with ITMO.NEWS, Zarina Kondratenko, a senior researcher at the Faculty of Physics, ventures into the world of bound states in the continuum (BICs), exploring their role in ultra-sensitive sensors and optical computing.

Reminder time ⏰

🎨 Don’t forget to visit Digital Refractions, the new science art exhibition by Yandex and ITMO, open until June 12 at the Yandex Museum in Moscow.

✍️ An exciting opportunity for foreign citizens and stateless folks to earn 5 extra points for their ITMO applications: join the Russian language competition by May 31!

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The highlight of the summer – ITMO Family Day 🥳

This year, ITMO Family Day will take place on July 6 alongside the graduation ceremony. Get ready for unforgettable memories and a festive atmosphere!

We promise everyone will find an activity to their liking: from paddleboarding to a Mortal Kombat tournament… and much more!

🎈 Sign up and stay tuned for updates on the festival’s schedule here

Happy birthday to our favorite city! 🥳

St. Petersburg turns 321 today and to celebrate it, we’ve put together a little list to help you learn more about the city:

3️⃣ things to love like a local: bakeries, bookstores, and coffee

2️⃣ hashtags to follow for all tidbits about St. Pete: #aboutstpete and #weekends

1️⃣ place to discover all new things about our Northern Capital: Experience St. Petersburg on ITMO.NEWS

Stay tuned for updates on celebrations in the city (to come on Thursday) and let’s spend this special day in style!

#aboutstpete

🌏 Harbin Institute of Technology is now accepting applications for the Global Summer School. Choose from 16 topics and receive an official transcript from HIT upon completion.

Requirements:
✅ Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students
✅ Fluent in English
✅ Interested in science and engineering-related fields

Costs:
💰 Registration and tuition fees are waived!

🇬🇧 You need a valid English proficiency certificate at B2 level (6.0) or equivalent (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, etc.).

Scholarships:
📑 ITMO students can apply for partial financial support! Details are available here.

Email the following to short-term@itmo.ru by June 5:
1️⃣ CV in English with personal achievements
2️⃣ Motivation letter in English
3️⃣ English proficiency certificate

🔗 More info

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