| Location | St. Petersburg, Russia | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 11125 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1900 | Estimated Cost of Living | 300000 RUB |
| Address | 49 Kronverksky Pr. |
ITMO University in St. Petersburg is a recognized leader in optics, photonics and IT. Over the past few years, it has developed from a specialized technical institute into a trailblazer shaping the national education and research policy in Russia. We know that persistence and vision pay off.
Our new approach to learning – ITMO Code – programs the University of the Future and focuses on the individual, providing them with opportunities for holistic, multi-faceted development and inspiring them to tackle global challenges.
ITMO Code builds on the values of respect for the individual, integrity, academic freedom, openness and love. It blends fundamental and unique competencies and also recognizes the importance of professional and soft skills, which is a completely new area for Russian universities. Starting in 2018-2019 academic year, soft skills are part of the core curriculum at ITMO.
To help make the educational process more effective, we developed and launched ITMO.EXPERT initiative where professors and instructors learn new skills in digital tech, teamwork and game technology through peer learning.
Our biggest and boldest project right now is ITMO.HIGHPARK, a $650 million development that will be the University’s new campus and a major cluster for education, research and innovative manufacturing in St. Petersburg.
ITMO University was founded 1900 as the first optical school in Europe. In 2009 it became National Research University.
Top Research Fields: IT and Information Security, Smart Technologies and Robotics, Photonics and Quantum Communications, Life Sciences and Translational Medicine, Natural Sciences and “Smart Materials”, Art & Science and Lighting Design, Ecology and Urban Science.
Schools and Top Majors:
School of Translational Information Technologies: IT, Smart City, Big Data, eScience;
School of Computer Technologies and Control: Mechatronics and Robotics, Internet of Things, Smart House, Cyberphysical Systems, Information Security and Cybersecurity ;
School of Photonics: Laser Optics and Technologies, Optoinformatics, Light Technologies and Optoelectronics, Quantum Technologies, Materials for Photonics;
School of Biotechnology and Cryogenics Systems: Innovative Foods, Biotechnologies, Ecology, Solution Chemistry and Advanced Materials and Technologies, Chemistry and Molecular Biology;
School of Technological Management and Innovations: Management of Technological Innovations, Economics, Management, Marketing;
Exclusive Majors: Data, Culture and Visualization, Art&Science, Lighting Design.
Unique innovative infrastructure: Technopark + Acceleration Programs + Fundraising School, Network of Startups School. 150+ startups, 52 SIEs with turnover in excess $1,61 million, 1000+ contests and competitions participated in.
International collaboration: 13 international research centers, 170+ partner universities, 20+ Master Degree programs in English, 14 Double Degree programs with leading HEI’s, 40+ International Educational Programs
Internationalization: ITMO University is a global home for 1812 students from 82 countries and for 128 international specialists. 150+ international events are organized yearly by International Educational Programs Department to ease smooth integration processes for international students as well as academic staff. During a year students are provided with a Buddy system while international staff with a tutoring system.
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