International Master’s Programs

ITMO University’s cutting-edge international Master’s programs offer you a unique opportunity to obtain a wealth of valuable experiences of world-class education and research. Through immersive learning and active collaboration with leading scientists and experts, you'll get all the knowledge and skills you need to become a future leader in your field.

You can find the full list of programs here.

Your application must be submitted before the deadline. Application deadlines may vary from one international Master’s program to another. Please check your chosen program’s deadline on the corresponding webpage. 

Application for prospective international students is open from February 1, 2022.

All ITMO University’s international Master’s programs are taught in English, so you have to be fluent (Upper-Intermediate level and higher) to apply.

ITMO University’s Foreign Language Training Center offers a wide range of English language courses that will help you improve on your English and ace the international English exams which you’ll need to pass to prove your language proficiency for the majority of ITMO’s international Master’s programs.

Language requirements

1. General documents (submitted online)

• Application form 
• A copy of a national ID (passport) used for traveling to Russia and its notarized Russian translation*. Your passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of your first entry to Russia.
• Official education document (Bachelor’s degree diploma or equivalent) stating your grades. Please note that it should be accompanied by a Russian notarized translation which can be done through a Russian consulate or Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your home country or other certified translation company*.
• Comprehensive CV
• Motivation letter
• English Proficiency Certificate 
• Optional: other supporting documents such as recommendation letters, certificates of achievement, awards etc. 

2. Medical documents

• Medical certificate with HIV test taken less than 6 months ago*
• Medical certificate stating that you have no medical restrictions to study abroad
• Vaccination certificate (with a list of all vaccinations you've ever received)*

Note! In accordance with the Decree of the top sanitary official in St. Petersburg No.1 dated February 4, 2019, all students must confirm completion of a two-staged vaccination against measles. Accommodation at ITMO’s dormitories is provided only upon submission of a full set of aforementioned medical documents, as well as a chest X-Ray report. All students must possess valid medical insurance for the whole period of stay in Russia. The medical insurance certificate can be obtained at any certified insurance company or ITMO’s International Students Learning and Support Center (Lomonosova St. 9, room 2139b).

*these documents can be submitted upon admission confirmation

All applicants are required to pass the online entrance examination successfully. Coordinators of educational programs inform the applicants about the date and time of their respective examinations and provide all the necessary instructions. 

Students are responsible for paying their tuition fees, airplane tickets, housing and living expenses, as well as health insurance. The fees are calculated based on the cost of the chosen program and housing option, as well as the availability of grants and scholarships.

Click here to learn about other opportunities for applicants.

After successful completion of the online entrance examination, you will be asked to sign a Study Contract and pay a first semester tuition fee. After the payment completion, don’t forget to send a copy of a payment receipt to international@itmo.ru.

After the confirmation of the first semester tuition fee payment, check your email regularly so that you don’t miss your ITMO University Acceptance Letter. It may take up to one week after the payment confirmation.

To enter the Russian Federation all international visitors are required to have the official visa stamp in their passports. Citizens of some countries do not require visa to enter the Russian Federation, but in most cases the duration of their stay in Russia is limited. Please contact the Russian consulate in your home country to check the visa requirements.

You can get a Russian student visa at a Russian embassy in your home country. ITMO University provides all successful applicants with the official Invitation Letter needed for applying for student visa. The electronic invitation will be sent to the email you indicated in the application form. You will be required to print it and submit it to the Russian Consulate.

This Invitation Letter entitles you to a 90-days entry visa, which is issued by a Russian embassy or consulate in your home country. The period of your visa will be extended to cover the whole period of your Master’s program after you’ve signed a study contract with ITMO University.

Please note that all international visitors to Russia are required to get a migration registration upon their arrival in Russia. ITMO student support services will guide you through this process.

Please note that all international visitors to Russia are required to get a migration card and file for a migration registration upon their arrival in Russia.

Migration card is a document certifying international citizens’ stay in Russia. You can ask for a migration card form when boarding your flight to Russia or get it at a special information desk near the passport control.

On the day of your arrival to Russia (or the first following working day should you arrive at the weekend), you’ll need to visit ITMO University Migration Services Office (9 Lomonosova St., room 2139d) to get your migration registration.

Please bring the following documents with you:

• Your passport
• Your student visa
• Your migration card with an official stamp indicating that you’ve crossed the Russian border.

All international prospective students also need to have valid health insurance! You can obtain a health insurance policy at any insurance company in St. Petersburg. When obtaining an insurance policy, pay attention to its type (it should be for international students) and coverage territory (it should be St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast). To get a consultation on obtaining a health insurance policy, contact ITMO University’s International Students Learning and Support Center (int.students@itmo.ru, +7 (812) 314-77-75, Lomonosova St. 9, room 2139b).

You know the drill: all work and no play is never a good option. We at ITMO University want to make your student experience as enjoyable and memorable as it can be. Find out about the fun ITMO students are having by following this link. There are also lots of things happening sportswise. And here’s what other international students say about their time at ITMO.

Worried about the housing? Don’t be! ITMO University offers a wide range of housing options, all conveniently located either within the limits of the university’s student town or in close proximity to St. Petersburg metro stations. Please follow this link to find out more. And here is some information about living in St. Petersburg, including some useful relocation tips and tricks to make your move go as smoothly as possibly. 

Moving to another country for studies can seem daunting, but rest assured that ITMO’s international students are assisted each step of the way, from arriving to St. Petersburg to navigating studies and fun, through a variety of student support programs operating at the university – these include Study Abroad at Home and Buddy System.

Upon your arrival in Russia, you’ll get a Russian buddy who will help you feel right at home: from housing at one of the dorms to buying metro passes to finding new friends, you’ll get settled in and on your way to your great adventure. And in the meantime, check out ITMO University’s English news portal to get a feel of lots of exciting things happening in ITMO!