ITMO leads in graduate employability 📊

The university has been ranked first in Russia for employability among math graduates, according to the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science and the Social Fund of Russia.

ITMO also leads in six more fields across engineering and humanities.

👉 Read more here

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Spend your summer in China 🇨🇳

Hey ITMO students! This is your invitation to attend a summer school at the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT).

📚 Available programs:
🟢Electronics Engineering (Hands-on Emerging Tech)
🟢Materials Science for Renewable Energy
🟢Artificial Intelligence
🟢Intelligent Robotics Engineering
🟢Smart Vehicle Technology

💰 Good news, scholarships available!
🟢20 spots for ITMO students
🟢10 in Beijing + 10 in Zhuhai
(Flights & meals are self-funded)

📌 Apply by April 12!
Send your applications to short-term@itmo.ru
🟢CV (in English)
🟢Motivation letter
🟢English certificate (B2+)

⚠️ Don’t forget to get approval from your program coordinator before applying.
💡 Bonus: ITMO may provide partial financial support for up to 5 students.

#opportunities

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Can machines think like us? 🧠

Byeibitkhan Khalifa, a Master’s student from Mongolia, is exploring exactly that — blending neuroscience with AI at ITMO.

I’ve been amazed at how concepts from neuroscience translate directly into AI models. Seeing how ideas like learning, adaptation, and pattern recognition work in machines has been both exciting and unexpected.

👉 Read the full interview

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Class of 2026… it’s time! 🎓

On July 11, we’re heading to the 300th Anniversary Park of St. Petersburg to celebrate ITMO Family Day!

Get ready to soak up the sun, vibe to live music, and toss those caps into the air at the most non-classical graduation ceremony ever.

What to expect:
🟢 The legendary ITMO spirit
🟢 Networking with top tech giants
🟢 Non-stop sports, music, and energy
🟢 Outdoor admissions tips for the next gen

We’re still packing the program with surprises, so don’t miss any updates. Watch this space✨

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ITMO ranks among the top 5 in Russia and #1 in St. Petersburg! 🏆

Forbes Russia has placed ITMO 4th nationwide and 1st in St. Petersburg in its latest ranking of the nation’s top universities. Entries were evaluated based on employer reputation, internationalization level, and multiple other metrics.

Click here to read more⬅️

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Science meets innovation. Breakthroughs, AI, and opportunities — all in one place

🧬 Scientists at ITMO have discovered further applications for a common cancer treatment, opening doors to more precise therapy with fewer side effects.

🤖 ITMO and South HUB hosted Russia’s first hackathon for IT leaders, where several dozen top managers built AI assistants for decision-making.

🔬 Researchers at ITMO have developed a laser-based method of creating polarization-sensitive silver nanostructures, which can be used to identify new therapeutic molecules and advance drug development.

Now, let’s look back at some key opportunities from this week:

🇨🇳 Spend your summer in China! Join programs at Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) in AI, robotics, and more, with 20 scholarships for ITMO students. Apply by April 12.

🎓 Class of 2026… it’s time! Celebrate ITMO Family Day on July 11 at the 300th Anniversary Park, with music, networking, and the ultimate graduation vibes.

#newsdigest

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Meet the Ambassador of Argentina at ITMO! 🇦🇷

On April 10, we’re welcoming Enrique Ignacio Ferrer Vieyra, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Argentina, for a special visit and an open lecture.

📃 What’s on the agenda:
⚫️Lecture on Argentina’s national AI strategy and innovation ecosystem
⚫️Insights into international academic collaboration
⚫️Exhibition of ITMO’s scientific projects
⚫️Coffee break & networking

📅 Program:
14:30 - 14:45 — Opening
14:45 - 15:30 — Lecture
15:30 - 15:45 — Networking

Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn — register now!

#events

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Lights, camera… St. Petersburg!

Turns out, our beloved city has quite a few alter-egos. One moment, it’s 19th-century London; the next, it’s early Soviet Moscow or wartime Berlin, transforming seamlessly from scene to scene.

Curious to see its best roles? Take a closer look 🍿

#stp

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Building skills to power tomorrow’s tech 🧑‍💻

Meet Syed Muhammad Shajee Raza, a Master’s student in big data and machine learning, who seeks a balance between academic knowledge and real-world impact. On his experience of studying at ITMO so far, he shares:

What I appreciate is how it is taught through practice rather than just theory. This approach has helped me grow significantly as both an AI engineer and a researcher.

👉 Read the full interview here

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So many students, so many minds!

What’s your hot take on these? ☺️

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Spend your summer in India 🇮🇳

ITMO students are invited to join the International Summer Program 2026 “Gateway2India” by Presidency University.

📍 Bangalore, India’s leading tech hub
📅 August 17-26, 2026 (10 days)

👉 What’s in store:
• Academic track Bangalore TechX: Industry 5.0 (AI, robotics, drones, business innovation)
• Company visits and IT industry insights
• Cultural immersion and networking

💰 Cost: $800
✔️ Tuition
✔️ Accommodation (10 nights)
✔️ Breakfasts and lunches
✔️ Transfers and cultural program
✔️ Certificate

💸 Bonus: partial funding is available for up to 5 Bachelor’s and Master’s students
⚠️ Make sure to get approval from your academic supervisor before applying

⏳ Spots are limited — apply early!

#opportunities

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Big wins, bold science, and new opportunities! Here’s your weekly digest ✨

🎓 400+ school students competed in 6 subjects as part of the National Technology Olympiad finals at ITMO, organized jointly with partners like Yandex and Sberbank.

🏆 Two ITMO teams, ITMO DevTeam and Kron Dogs, won the Changellenge Cup IT 2026, solving real cases from Alfa-Bank and MTS.

🧪 ITMO scientists have created Russia’s first 3D map of bitter and umami flavors that’ll boost the efficiency of so-called “electronic tongues.”

Now, let’s look back at some highlights from this week:

🎬 Lights, camera… St. Petersburg! Find out how our beloved city proves time and again that it can play any role on the silver screen.

🇮🇳 Spend your summer in India! Join the Gateway2India program in Bangalore and study AI, robotics, and innovation.

#newsdigest

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What a coincidence! Today, April 12, Russia celebrates both Cosmonautics Day and Orthodox Easter 🚀🥚

Feeling festive? Try the quiz in the picture and match a kulich with an ITMO school! Test your intuition and share your results in the comments (e.g., 1A 2B 3C 4D 5E).

More into science? Experience the first human spaceflight as if you were there with our Telegram bot, which chronicles Yury Gagarin’s iconic journey in real time.

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Thinking about studying abroad? Don’t miss this 🇲🇾

ITMO invites all students to an online webinar with our partner university Multimedia University (MMU), Malaysia

Here you’ll learn all about:
🔵Semester exchange opportunities
🔵Study process at MMU
🔵Academic mobility programs

📅 April 15, 13:00 MSK
📍 Connect on Zoom
❗️ Registration is mandatory

#opportunities

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How is AI changing gamedev? 🎮

Imagine launching your favorite childhood game, now with ultra-realistic visuals powered by AI. Looks amazing… but somehow, it doesn’t feel the same.

This is the heart of the DLSS 5 debate: when does AI-powered enhancement improve games, and when does it distort their original artistic vision? With insights from ITMO experts, we break down one of the hottest controversies in gamedev right now.

Click here and decide for yourself 👉

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Did you know that Russian literature has inspired musicians all around the globe, from The Rolling Stones to Joy Division? 🎧

Today, we are looking at the top five songs inspired by Russian literature — and yes, even War and Peace makes an appearance!

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