Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Format of study

full-time

Language

russian

Place of study

st. petersburg, russia

Outcome (diploma/credits)

bachelor of science

Duration

4 year

Annual tuition fee

450 000 ₽

Application deadline

18 august 2026

Special features

AI-focused programs
Program manager
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Yury Alekseevich Korolev
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Subject areas

24.03.02

Motion Control and Navigation Systems
15

Tuition-free

4

Fee-based

15.03.04

Automation of Technological Processes and Production
80

Tuition-free

55

Fee-based

13.03.02

Electric Power Industry and Electrical Engineering
15

Tuition-free

4

Fee-based

12.03.01

Instrumentation
15

Tuition-free

4

Fee-based

15.03.06

Mechatronics and Robotics
80

Tuition-free

55

Fee-based

27.03.04

Technical Systems Management
16

Tuition-free

4

Fee-based

About the program

All of the specializations at our faculty are closely connected, so we combined them into a single program. Our students can create their own individual educational track to focus on a chosen field of study and learn about process automation in production, AI in robotics and programming, and much more.The program provides students with extensive knowledge in the fields of microcontroller programming and machine learning, AI, design of robotic systems, creation of control algorithms, and the development and implementation of digital control systems for robots, manipulators, quadcopters, boats, cars, and aircraft. Students will immerse themselves into the world of advanced technologies, exploring every aspect of neural networks and AI. They will also learn about renewable energy sources, electric drive systems in radio telescopes and trains, as well as navigation and spatial orientation equipment for ships and unmanned vehicles. Entering the program, students can undertake an internship at Sberbank Robotics Lab, Thermex, Diakont, and Elektropribor to put their knowledge and skills in action under the eye of top-notch specialists in AI and robotics.

Program team

Curriculum

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

Career

Our graduates are top specialists at innovative companies such as Sberbank, Yandex, Russian Railways, Motorica, Elektropribor, Alrosa, StarLine, Geoscan, Navis, Morsvyazavtomatika, and System Electric. Graduates can work as programmers, robotics engineers, mechatronics engineers, circuit engineers, automation specialists, design engineers, process engineers, energy engineers, navigation systems specialists, and control systems specialists.

You will get to work at these companies

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Or at ITMO’s laboratories

OUR GRADUATES

  • I graduated from a school with a focus on physics and mathematics in Tolyatti. As a school student, I enjoyed tech disciplines so later I searched...
    I graduated from a school with a focus on physics and mathematics in Tolyatti. As a school student, I enjoyed tech disciplines so later I searched for a program that would have it all. Robotics seemed rather interesting. Nevertheless, we had a lot of tech and humanities courses that went to waste in my case. The teaching staff are awesome. Most of them not only taught but also worked in the industry so they could talk both theory and practice. When I was a junior student, I picked up programming and now I am a senior render programmer at Saber Interactive. There, I do physics of light simulations and try to emulate lighting close to the real one. Of the skills I gained at the university, mathematical analysis, CV, and kinematics come in real handy in my career.
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    Roman Brayon

    Graduate, class of 2019
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Student successes

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ITMO Team Takes Gold at RobotChallenge 2023 in China
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ITMO Graduate ‪Igor Petranevsky on His Studies and Career Path

ADMISSION OPPORTUNITIES

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

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.

Does the program include practical activities?
Yes, we have an entire semester allocated for practical training. This way, students can utilize the knowledge and skills they gained during their studies, work, and write their theses without being distracted by courses, tests, or exams.

Does the curriculum have a lot of physics?
Students of the program study physics for three semesters, just like their fellow students at the school, and gain enough expertise to earn an engineering degree, without going into the depths of theoretical physics.

Does the program offer a programming course and how advanced is it?
We teach low-level and high-level programming, including SOLID principles, basic AI, machine learning, and microcontroller programming.