About ITMO

Saint Petersburg State University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics (ITMO) — public non-profit university. It is located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. ITMO is an active member of European University Association (EUA) Shanghai Cooperation Organization Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE), European Optical Society (EOS), International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).

ITMO offers master programs in different fields of study.

Location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Establishment year
1900
Students
8,999
Acceptance rate
20%

ITMO tuition fees

At ITMO, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at ITMO start from 3,238 USD. International students pay a minimum of 3,496 USD per year. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.

It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
Yes
Master
Local
3,238 USD/year
Foreign
3,496 USD/year

Master's degree at ITMO

The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. It is impossible to enter ITMO for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 92 or higher.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
92
TOEFL PBT
580

ITMO campus

The campus of ITMO is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. ITMO regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes

What to do after graduation

If you want to stay in Russia after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.

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Universities related to ITMO

Universities in this city

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
2712Saint Petersburg State UniversityRussiaSaint Petersburg
 
2,983 USD
 
3,471 USD
5327Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical UniversityRussiaSaint Petersburg
 
3,000 USD
 
3,000 USD
123725Saint Petersburg State University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and OpticsRussiaSaint Petersburg
 
 
from  3,497 USD
to  8,044 USD
162137Russian State Pedagogical University A.I. HerzenRussiaSaint Petersburg
 
2,500 USD
 
2,500 USD
195157Saint Petersburg State University of EconomicsRussiaSaint Petersburg
 
2,500 USD
 
2,500 USD

Universities in this country

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
941Moscow State UniversityRussiaMoscow
 
4,532 USD
 
4,985 USD
2712Saint Petersburg State UniversityRussiaSaint Petersburg
 
2,983 USD
 
3,471 USD
4133Novosibirsk State UniversityRussiaNovosibirsk
 
3,000 USD
from  5,200 USD
to  12,000 USD
4254Bauman Moscow State Technical UniversityRussiaMoscow
 
3,682 USD
 
3,738 USD
4685Moscow State Institute of International RelationsRussiaMoscow