ITMO University

About

ITMO University is a leading Russian institution renowned for its excellence in Information Technologies, Photonics, and Computer Science, particularly famous for its record-breaking success in international collegiate programming contests. It offers a dynamic, research-intensive environment with a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. For international students, ITMO provides a welcoming experience with a wide array of English-taught Master's and PhD programs, dedicated support from its International Students Office for visa, adaptation, and accommodation, and various international summer schools and exchange opportunities. A distinctive characteristic is its "non-classical" approach, prioritizing project-based learning and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among its students.

Background

ITMO University (Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics University; Russian: Университет ИТМО) is a state-supported university in Saint Petersburg and is one of Russia's National Research Universities. ITMO University is one of 15 Russian universities that were selected to participate in Russian Academic Excellence Project 5-100 by the government of the Russian Federation to improve their international standing among the world's research and educational centers. Research priorities of ITMO University are concentrated in information and photonic technologies. The university consists of four main schools, 14 faculties, and a number of institutes and research centers. As of 2020, the total number of students was over 12,500, with 2,450 being foreign nationals. In 2014, the university employed 1,163 instructors, including over 800 PhDs. Many of its staff members and researchers have received government awards and designations of "honored science worker," the highest in Russia. Vladimir Vasilyev has been the university's Rector since 1996.

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