System and Applied Software

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
Program manager
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Ilya Vladimirovich Isaev
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Entrance exams (GMT+3)
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Subject areas

09.04.04

Системное и прикладное программное обеспечение
67

Tuition-free

5

Fee-based

About the program

We train future engineers in the field of systems design and development of highload system architectures.The program is designed for those who enjoy the challenge of not only applied but also system and infrastructure tasks. This includes the design and development of complex and high-performance systems and their parts following the principles of software performance in various computing environments, as well as under control and as part of services of different operating systems, including modern distributed processing and storage systems for cloud and fog computing, datasets, and data lakes. In the program, you will learn about LLVM, JVM, CLI/CLR, IDE, highload systems, systems design, data lakes, gRPC, microservices, HighLoad С++, Reactive Java, and DevOps.

Program partners

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Program team

Curriculum

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

Career

After graduation, you can apply for positions of software developers, team or tech leaders, and software architects.

You will get to work at these companies

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Or at ITMO’s laboratories

OUR GRADUATES

  • With a vast choice of courses, I had a chance to try my hand at something new and delve into the topics I’m genuinely interested in. Also, the...
    With a vast choice of courses, I had a chance to try my hand at something new and delve into the topics I’m genuinely interested in. Also, the program helped me boost my communication skills, which, as I realized now, are just as crucial for any specialist as expertise and experience. The program covers virtually all aspects of development, thus introducing you to various career paths. I’m confident that if I could rewind, I’d once again choose System and Applied Software as my major and learn even more!
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    Elizaveta Korenkova

    Graduate, class of 2023
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Student successes

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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 get a job at the faculty?
Yes, you can become a mentor or a researcher within the university’s grant projects.

Why can’t I get into the program through the results of my state final exams?
Universities have different policies when it comes to grades so a good GPA doesn’t always mean that the students can handle the program.

Can I work and study?
If you plan to work within your specialization, you can manage it, especially as some of our lecturers are employed in the industry and they typically schedule classes for evenings and Saturdays.