NANO. FUTURE. SCIENCE.
Are you passionate about discovering and developing of new models, methods and theories? Are you curious about new results and achievements in science and technology?
If you would like to be on the frontline of scientific idea, school of Science and Research is definitely your choice! This school offers you a unique experience of diving into recent research in fields such as photonics, optical systems design and lighting design.
Please, use the "Tell Me More" button to request more information or contact our International Admission Office, international@itmo.ru.
In 2022, ITMO offers schools both online and on-campus!
Which school course is right for you?
Place of Study: Online
Language: English
Duration: June 6-19, 2022 – self-preparation period & June 27 - July 8, 2022 – supervised studies
Outcome: ITMO official certificate, 4 ECTS
Deadline: May 19, 2022
62,000 RUB (~700 euro)
View morePlace of Study: Online
Language: English
Duration: June 13-24, 2022
Outcome: ITMO official certificate, 3 ECTS
Deadline: May 31, 2022
22,000 RUB (~245 euro)
View morePlace of Study: ITMO University
Language: English
Duration: July 11-22, 2022
Outcome: ITMO official certificate, 4 ECTS
Deadline: May 10 / May 31, 2022*
32,000 RUB (~350 euro)
View morePlace of Study: Online
Language: English
Duration: June 27 - July 8, 2022
Outcome: ITMO official certificate, 2 ECTS
Deadline: June 6, 2022
Free
View morePlace of Study: Online
Language: English
Duration: July 4-12, 2022
Outcome: 2 ECTS, ITMO Official Certificate
Deadline: June 29, 2022
8,000 RUB (~90 euro)
View morePlace of Study: ITMO University
Language: English
Duration: May 18-20, 2022
Outcome: ITMO official certificate
Deadline: March 14, 2022 (February 17, 2022 – for foreign students)
120 euro (5,000 RUB – for students from CIS universities)
View morePlace of Study: Online
Language: English
Duration: July 19 - 23, 2021
Outcome: ITMO official certificate, 3 ECTS
Deadline: April 30, 2021
65 euro
View morePlace of Study: ITMO University
Language: English
Duration: July 5-11, 2021
Outcome: Practical skills in the field of Nanoengineering and/or Biotechnology. ITMO official certificate, 2 ECTS
Deadline: April 20, 2021
Free
View morePlace of Study: ITMO University
Language: English
Duration: 2 weeks
Outcome: ITMO official certificate, 3 ECTS
Deadline: -
20,000 RUB (~225 euro)
View morePlace of Study: ITMO University
Language: English
Duration: 1 week
Outcome: 2 ECTS per week, ITMO Official Certificate
Deadline: TBD
12,000 RUB (~150 euro)
View moreWhat is included in the fees?
- Registration
- Virtual tour around St. Petersburg
- Online cultural tour
- Certificate awarded by ITMO University (ECTS)
- Tuition
- Visa invitation letter (for offline schools)
- Orientation tour on campus (for offline schools)
- All taxes
- Online materials
How to apply
Application deadline depends on school. Make sure you send us your APPLICATION FORM by this date
Important application tips:
- You can apply for our Schools if you are aged 18 or more (14 or more for Russian Language and Culture course participants). We will ask you to provide a copy of your passport.
- In order to apply, you will need to fill in an online application form and prepare your passport or national ID
- For offline schools, please make sure you have a valid travel and health insurance, and passport valid at least 6 months after the day you leave Russia.
Reviews from our students:

Péter Kocsis (Hungary)
Summer Research Camp in Photonics

Yagyaansh Khaneja (India)
Summer Research Camp in Photonics

Soudná Zuzana (Czech Republic)
Summer Research Camp in Photonics

Allan Zea (Venezuela)
Summer Camp in Competitive Programming

Shahin Umsu (Turkey)
Summer Research Camp in Optical Systems Design

Jiawei Ding (China)
Bio&Art Summer School

Ishii Naoki (Japan)
Summer School in the Russian language and culture

Roland Knoblauch (Poland)
Summer School in the Russian language and culture

Stefanie Reichel (Germany)
Summer School in the Russian language and culture

Sefa Senlik (Turkey)
Summer School in the Russian language and culture

Zhou Zhi (China)
Camp in Programming

Steffi Caroline (Indonesia)
Russian Language and Culture

Frederique Lambert (Belgium)
Russian Language and Culture

Du Xiaoxue (China)
Camp in Optical System Design

Marta-Teodora Boboc (Romania)
Summer School in the Russian Language and Culture

Samuel Innes (the UK)
Summer School in the Russian Language and Culture

Laura Ponzo (France)
Summer School in the Russian Language and Culture


