ITMO University

⚠️ 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.)

Always confirm a university's current accreditation with the named national authority, and that the qualification is recognised in the country where you intend to use it, before enrolling or paying any fees. AlmiStudy records information to help you check — it is not an endorsement.