Are you into physics or robotics? Would you like to enroll in a Master’s program at ITMO without exams? 💪

Sign up for ITMO Mega Contest, an online entrance competition for Bachelor’s students and graduates.

Participants can choose between two tracks:

✨ The Physics track will include theoretical and practical tasks from various domains of physics
✨ The Robotics track will test your knowledge of control theory and other related fields

The winners will get the chance to join a Master’s program within their selected track.

⌛️ Don’t miss out – registration closes on January 14!

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25 Russian cartoons for learners of any level 📺

Animation can be the perfect way to learn a new language – and get acquainted with its culture! For an efficient-yet-enjoyable learning experience, we’ve prepared a list of top Russian cartoons for learners in collaboration with ITMO’s Foreign Language Training Center.

And if you’re in more of a bookworm mood right now, check out our post about the best books for improving your Russian🤓

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Hello from our colleagues in Ankara 🇹🇷

ITMO University is taking part in the selection of candidates from Turkey for the Russian Government scholarship. The winners will have the opportunity to study in Russian-taught programs at ITMO on a tuition-free basis!

We also invite anyone interested in studying at ITMO to visit the Russian House in Ankara! Representatives from the International Students Learning and Support Center, Marina Serova and Yulia Garmalyga, will be happy to answer your questions about studies and admissions.

📆 January 13-15, 10 am – 5 pm
📍Ankara, Hilal, Rabindranath Tagore Cd. 68

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Dear students, how’s your exam season going?

🤓 — Nailing it!
😎 — Got enough points to skip my exams
😭 — Don’t ask me

Meet Ricardo Augusto from Angola 🇦🇴

Tech, languages, basketball – software engineering student Ricardo manages to pursue all his diverse interests at once! What drives him? Here’s what he has to say:

In high school, my classmate and I created hospital management software that impacted disease control in Moçâmedes. It showed me how technology can improve public health. My goal is to develop solutions that make life easier and better, and ITMO is the starting point for achieving that.

Read the full interview here 👈

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Ready to recharge your batteries? Here’s the best in art, music, and cinema to jazz up your mood! ⚡️

🎼 Mozart Gala
• Jan 17 | 8 PM | 600-1500 RUB

Mark Mozart’s birthday with a chamber orchestra concert led by Leo Kraemer and featuring Dmitry Terentyev on the flute.

🎬 Lost Highway
• Jan 18 | 7 PM | 500 RUB

Catch David Lynch’s cult classic Lost Highway (1997) at Rodina Cinema – a mind-bending thriller full of twists and turns. (18+)

🎬 Amadeus
• Jan 19 | 10 AM | 200 RUB

Experience the Oscar-winning masterpiece Amadeus (1984) – a tale of musical rivalry, genius, and intrigue in 18th-century Vienna. (18+)

🦁 African Dreams​
• Jan 22 | 11 AM - 10 PM | Free

ArtMuza gallery marks Tanzania’s Independence Day with a vibrant exhibition of Russian and African art – a colorful escape from winter blues!

Check out our full article on ITMO.NEWS for more events and ideas 👈

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ITMO named the best university in St. Petersburg! 🏆

According to a study evaluating 803 Russian universities, ITMO ranked #1 in St. Petersburg and among the top 5 in the country for quality of Bachelor’s admissions.

Rector Vladimir Vasilyev says:

These days, applicants make more informed choices and prioritize universities that collaborate with industry leaders – by inviting their experts to teach and develop educational programs, providing internship positions, and offering opportunities for students to practice on industry cases based on real-world data. This is especially significant in engineering specializations, including IT, where there’s a sharp shortage of specialists.

Learn more here 👈

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Sunny days, slippery streets – spring might be on its way! ☀️

Embrace the warmth with this week’s highlights:

🔬 Physicist Alexey Kokhanovskiy talks about his path as a scholar of neuromorphic computing – a discipline that blends physics with AI.

🧪 ITMO Fellow Alena Kulakova shares how she designs cutting-edge materials for sensors and drug delivery systems.

Throwback time: a few top stories from last week 👇

📺 Learn Russian language and culture with these animated gems, handpicked by ITMO’s Foreign Language Training Center.

🐾 Discover how the student club Paws of Help makes a difference for animals in need and how you can join their mission.

#newsdigest

14th Congress of Young Scientists at ITMO 📝

The call for applications for the annual Congress of Young Scientists is open! Participants will have the opportunity to present their scientific reports, enhance their public speaking skills, and even publish their first journal articles.

The congress will feature varied sections, workshops, contests, roundtable discussions, tours, and exhibitions.

Why join?

• a chance to enroll in ITMO Master’s programs exam-free
• receive the highest possible score when applying for a PhD program at ITMO
• get to know the university’s scientific community

Visit the event’s official website for more information on the application process, sections, and participation categories.

📅 April 7-11, 2025
❗️ Apply by February 18

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