Photonics and Optoinformatics

Format of study

full-time

Language

russian

Annual tuition fee

429 000 ₽

Place of study

st. petersburg, russia

Outcome (diploma/credits)

bachelor of science

Duration

4 year

Application deadline

18 august 2025
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Program manager
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Natalya Vladimirovna Andreeva
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Subject areas

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Photonics and optoinformatics
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Tuition-free

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Fee-based

About the program

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The program has an end-to-end system of research projects and scientific and technological activities at the center's laboratories and innovative companies.

As early as their second year, students have the opportunity to begin working on projects on the following topics:

  • quantum communications and networks, quantum computing, optical and quantum AI technologies;
  • fundamental and applied aspects of femtosecond optics, as well as nonlinear phenomena in the visible, IR, and THz frequency ranges;
  • devices for holography and terahertz photonics, including 6G networks;
  • use of lasers in biology, medicine, cultural heritage diagnostics, and quantum communication;
  • software for photonic integrated circuits;
  • design of optical materials (glasses, crystals, ceramics, glass ceramics, nanocomposites, optical films and coatings, and microstructured optical fibers) for next-gen photonics.

Program partners

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Program team

Curriculum

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Explore your curriculum (in Russian) to see what you will study

Career

After graduation, students can find employment as junior researchers; service engineers; administrators at control and monitoring centers; administrators of quantum network traffic; research engineers; design engineers; database developers; software programmers; laser system operators; quantum network engineers; researchers; or technical support engineers in photonics.

You will get to work at these companies

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Or at ITMO’s laboratories

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ADMISSION OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways to enroll at ITMO – choose one!

International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.

Visit our international website for more information.

International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.

Visit our international website for more information.

International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.

Visit our international website for more information.

International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.

Visit our international website for more information.

International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.

Visit our international website for more information.

International opportunities

ITMO supports and encourages students to participate in online and offline educational events in Russia and abroad. We also count 70+ leading scientific institutions around the world among our partners.

You can apply for participation in online and offline conferences, seminars, schools, crash courses, competitions, championships, research internships, and other events in Russia and abroad that are organized by ITMO’s partner universities as well as other scientific and educational organizations.

Educational events and internships
Want to take part in a conference, summer school, or seminar abroad? ITMO University will cover up to 70% of your expenses.

Semester exchange / Study abroad
Found an interesting program in another country and want to go on an exchange semester? Tell us why you chose it and receive financial support.

Study Abroad at Home
Get your international learning experience without leaving ITMO: study in English with international students from all over the world!

Buddy System
From your first day at ITMO as an international student you will be supported by a buddy – another student, who will help you settle in, solve any issue, and explore the city! Maybe one day you, too, will want to support a newcomer at ITMO and get to share your experience as their buddy. You can learn more about the opportunity here

FAQ

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Can I apply online?
Yes. If you want to apply online, you need to submit scanned copies of all the required documents via your personal account on the admissions website. You can learn how to do it here.

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