ITMO University
ITMO University is a public institution in Saint Petersburg, Russia, accredited by Rosobrnadzor — Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science of the Russian Federation; Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Primary language: Russian. AlmiStudy lists 3 canonical subject areas, all verified against Rosobrnadzor — Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science of the Russian Federation; Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
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- Country
- Russia (RU)
- City
- Saint Petersburg
- Control
- public
- Language
- Russian
- Accreditation
- Rosobrnadzor — Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science of the Russian Federation; Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- Source
- ITMO University Official Website · tier: tier_1_official
- Website
- https://en.itmo.ru/
Subjects offered
Show all 7 listed subjects (raw)
Information Technologies and Programming · Photonics · Physics and Engineering · Computer Technologies · Bioengineering and Food Systems · Translational Information Technologies · Applied Mathematics
⚠️ IMPORTANT PRACTICAL ADVISORY (factual, neutral): Since 2022, extensive international sanctions affect prospective international students in Russia. PAYMENTS: many Russian banks are disconnected from SWIFT — paying tuition/living costs from abroad is difficult or impossible from many countries. TRAVEL: air connectivity is heavily restricted and several governments advise against or caution travel to Russia. DEGREE RECOGNITION: Russia was suspended from and has announced withdrawal from the Bologna Process/EHEA (2022-2023) — you MUST verify whether a Russian degree will be recognised by the relevant authority in your country (or where you plan to work/study) BEFORE enrolling. Verify the current situation from official sources before making any decision. AlmiStudy provides this so you can decide for yourself; it is not a political statement. ITMO University (heritage to 1900) is a St. Petersburg research university especially renowned for information technology and photonics; ITMO teams have an exceptional record in international collegiate competitive programming. (See practical advisory.)
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ITMO University — questions answered
- Is ITMO University accredited?
- Yes — ITMO University is accredited by Rosobrnadzor — Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science of the Russian Federation; Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, last verified 2026-05-16. You can check it yourself on the public registry we link.
- Can international students apply to ITMO University?
- Yes — ITMO University accepts direct international applications. You'll meet the programme's entry requirements and typically a verified English score (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE), then apply directly on its official admissions page.
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