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ITMO University (St. Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics)

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Address: Kronverksky pr., 49, St. Petersburg, 197101

Description ITMO University (St. Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics)

Established: 1900
Location: St. Petersburg, Russia
Students age: 17+
Language of instruction: Russian
Type of training: mixed.

ITMO is a prestigious research university specializing in information and photonic technologies. The university is often called the "first non-classical" for non-standard approaches to teaching and emphasis on practice.

The history of the university began in the days of tsarist Russia - in 1900, a mechanical-optical and watch department was opened at the Cesarevich Nikolai's Crafts School, which became the first educational institution specializing in training in exact sciences and mechanics. After 20 years, the department grew into a technical school of precision mechanics and optics and in 1994 received the status of a university.

ITMO continues to develop and create conditions for training in the most popular specialties. At the end of 2020, the university will launch a large-scale construction of the Highpark innovation center: the university plans to launch an ultra-modern educational center by 2027.

University facts:

The teaching and academic staff of the university is 4000 employees.
The structure of the university - 4 mega-faculties and 15 faculties
University students are representatives of 88 countries of the world.

Popular destinations:

IT
Photonics
Robotics
Quantum communications
Information Security
Translational medicine
Smart materials
Chemistry
Biotechnology
Urbanism
Art & Science
Science Communication.

One of the strongest areas of ITMO is programming. It is no coincidence that the university is included in the TOP-100 universities in the world in the field of computer science. University students regularly win international programming competitions:

ICPC (the only seven-time champion in the world is ITMO)
Google Code Jam
Facebook Hacker Cup
Yandex.Algorithm
Russian Code Cup
Topcoder Open, etc.

ITMO's place in rating systems:

TOP-100 universities in computer science (Times Higher Education)
TOP-100 in the direction of "Automation and Control" (ARWU, or Shanghai rating)
TOP 250 in Engineering (Times Higher Education)
TOP-250 in Physical Sciences (Quaquarelly Symonds (QS)
TOP-500 universities in the world (THE-2020)
TOP 400 Higher Education Institutions in the World (QS-2020)
"The best university for the quality of education in Russia" (Forbes)
3rd university in the country in terms of salaries for technical specialists (SuperJob).

Programs, courses and tuition/boarding fees, prices in ITMO University (St. Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics)

Bachelor's program in Russian

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 Annual

17+

from 200 000 Р. / year

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Undergraduate

Age: 17+
Language of instruction: Russian
Duration: 4-5 years
Type of training: mixed.

Popular destinations:

Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Informatics and computer engineering
Information systems and technologies
Applied Informatics
Software engineering
Information Security
Infocommunication technologies and communication systems
Electronic design and technology
Laser technology and laser technology
Automation of technological processes and production.

Master's program in Russian

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 Annual

21+

from 200 000 Р. / year

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Master's degree

Age: 21+
Language of instruction: Russian
Duration: 1-2 years
Type of training: mixed.

Directions:

Animal food
Operation of transport and technological machines and complexes
Science-intensive technologies and economics of innovation
Intellectual property management
Intelligent systems in the humanitarian sphere
Business Informatics
Standardization and metrology
Traffic control systems and navigation
Rocket complexes and astronautics
Operation of transport and technological machines and complexes
Technosphere safety.

Specialty program in Russian

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 Annual

17+

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Specialty

Age: 17+
Language of instruction: Russian
Duration: 5 years
Type of training: mixed.

Directions:

Electronic and optoelectronic devices and systems for special purposes
Customs.

Accommodation, housing and food

The university offers students accommodation in dormitories - ITMO has 4 own residences at its disposal:

Campus

Location: lane. Vyazemsky, 5/7
Cost: from 761R to 1442R, from 1692R to 2773R
Number of seats: 1769.

Dormitory number 2

Location: st. Lensoveta, 23, lit. AND
Cost: 768R-794R
Seats: 585.

Dormitory number 3

Location: Alpiyskiy per., 15, building 2, lit. AND
Prices: 1142R-1159R
Seats: 540.

Dormitory number 4

Location: st. Belorusskaya, 6, lit. AND
Prices: 1668R-1690R
Seats: 921.

Events ITMO University (St. Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics)

Extracurricular activities are organized in the following areas:

Student government
Culture, art, creativity
Entrepreneurship, business, career
Science, innovation
Sports, healthy lifestyle, tourism
Volunteering, social engineering
Media
Professional competence
Student teams
The international cooperation
Patriotic education, intercultural communication.

Equipment ITMO University (St. Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics)

The university has a modern infrastructure:

Facilities for people with disabilities
Conditions for visually impaired students
Business accelerators
Coworking spaces
Business incubator
Innovative enterprises
3D studio
Information Technology Centers
Laboratories
Computer center
Workshops
Library
Modern spacious auditoriums
Sport complexes.

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Language courses, schools and children's language camps	Primary and secondary education - private schools	Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education	Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA
- we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria)	- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit)	- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively	- recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc.

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