Artificial Intelligence

Format of study

full-time

Language

russian

Place of study

st. petersburg, russia

Outcome (diploma/credits)

master of science

Duration

2 year

Annual tuition fee

710 000 ₽

Application deadline

28 august 2026

Special features

Online programs, AI-focused programs
Program manager
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Elizaveta Vitalyevna Vasilenko
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Entrance exams (GMT+3)
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Subject areas

27.04.05

Искусственный интеллект
80

Tuition-free

20

Fee-based

09.04.01

Искусственный интеллект
50

Tuition-free

50

Fee-based

11.04.02

Искусственный интеллект
85

Tuition-free

25

Fee-based

About the program

Get your Master’s in artificial intelligence at ITMO to create AI products and technologies that will change the world.

Thanks to its project-oriented approach, students of the program work on real-world projects by the industry leaders (X5 Group, Ozon Bank, МТС, Sber AI, Nornickel, Napoleon IT, Genotek, Raft, AIRI, and DeepPavlov) and learn from the experience of 20+ ML experts from Yandex, Gazprom Bank, and many other companies. The program is your chance to become part of the powerful AI and ML community.

Over the course of training, you’ll be able to build your own learning track and find your specialization in ML engineering, data engineering, AI product development, or data analysis. Additionally, you’ll get to immerse yourself in research: take the floor at the international A/A* conferences and publish your papers in leading journals.

Classes are held in evenings, which makes it convenient to balance a job alongside your studies.

As their graduation thesis, students can present a released industrial solution for a partner company, a scientific paper, an AI startup, or a course or an educational technology based on AI.

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Program team

Curriculum

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

Career

Right after graduation, you will be able to work at a mid-level position as:
– an ML engineer (create and implement ML models into production);
– a data engineer (manage processes of data collection, storage, and processing);
– an AI product developer (design AI products);
– a data analyst (analyze datasets and help businesses introduce data-driven solutions);
– an AI product manager (generate product hypotheses, conduct market analysis, and test MVPs).

You will get to work at these companies

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Or at ITMO’s laboratories

OUR GRADUATES

  • Within my two years at AI Talent Hub, I went from a junior-level Python developer to a mid-level data analyst and also a manager at a medtech...
    Within my two years at AI Talent Hub, I went from a junior-level Python developer to a mid-level data analyst and also a manager at a medtech company. The Master’s degree was a good starting point for me; I began my career as a data scientist, managed to switch from one field to another, and also experienced both startup and corporate cultures. This was a kind of a safe playground where I could brush up my skills and train to develop pet projects before I was in the real field.
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    Daria Voronkina

    Graduate, class of 2024
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Student successes

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ITMO Students Develop First Russian Free AI Service for People With Diabetes
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ITMO Students Develop AI Model to Detect Car Malfunctions

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

The program is described as remote, but its format is indicated as full-time. What does it mean?
The full-time format means you’re required to attend lectures, practical training, as well as interim and other exams. Our program, however, allows students to do all that remotely. In-person attendance is required only for the BootCamp that will take place the first week of September.

What sets this program apart from other programs in machine learning?
The program is structured around interactive online technologies, practices of IT companies, and industry-oriented tasks. Within two years, students will learn a sought-after profession, promote themselves from junior to mid-level, build an eye-catching portfolio, and meet industry leaders.

Will my degree be the same as the traditional degree?
Absolutely. After you pass all your exams and defend your graduation thesis, you will be awarded a state-recognized Master’s diploma.

Is the program fully online?
A major part of the program will be implemented online, allowing students to learn from anywhere in the world. Studies will take place in the format of a distributed project office and under the supervision of experienced mentors. Among offline events are meetups with mentors, hackathons, conferences, and other career opportunities.

Will I have the same perks as students of other programs?
Our students are entitled to the same benefits as students of non-online programs, including reduced tariffs on public transport, discounts at stores, museums, etc., and many others.

What’s the difference between subject areas? How do I decide which one I should apply to?
Regardless of the subject area you choose, you will study the same curriculum. This was done to provide more tuition-free openings for students.

Can I apply if I have no relevant background?
Yes, you can. You need to have a Bachelor’s degree and pass the selection procedure.

How will I write and defend my thesis?
There are several options to choose from. Students can present a released industrial solution for a partner company, a scientific paper, an AI startup, or a course or an educational technology based on AI.