FACT SHEET 2018-2019 INSTITUTIONAL DETAILS Name Saint Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics (ITMO University) City, Country St. Petersburg, Russia Website http://en.ifmo.ru/en/ About the university ITMO University is a national research university founded in 1900. The (2014-2015 data) main campus is located in the heart of St. Petersburg, steps away from Peter and Paul’s Fortress. ITMO University is one of the leading higher education institutions in Russia, providing training and research in advanced science, humanities, engineering and technology. The main focus areas are IT, Photonics, Optics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Smart Technologies, Art & Science, and Urban Studies. The University has about 11000 students, 15% of whom are international coming from 83 different countries. ITMO University provides undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate (PhD) programs. ITMO University is ranked 76 in computer science by Times Higher Education, 75 by QS BRICS, 251-300 in computer science & information systems by QS, 301-400 in Engineering & Technology by Times Higher Education. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SERVICE Website http://en.ifmo.ru/en/page/288/Overview.htm First Vice Rector Mrs. Daria Kozlova
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[email protected] ACADEMIC INFORMATION Academic calendar Fall Semester: September 1 – end of January Spring semester: Beginning of February – June 30 Orientation days are planned to welcome exchange students at the beginning of each semester.